Soundtrack: Mason Daring

Direction David Frankel · Michael Grossman · Jon Turteltaub

Cast Nick Searcy · Lane Smith · David Andrews · Daniel Hugh Kelly

Synopsis From the Earth to the Moon (TV Miniseries) (1998) is a 12-part television event inspired by Andrew Chaikin's book. It chronicles the thrilling journey of the Apollo missions to the Moon, spanning the tumultuous decades of the 1960s and 1970s.

Direction John Sayles

Cast Chris Cooper · Kris Kristofferson · Elizabeth Peña · Ron Canada

Synopsis Lone Star (1996) unfolds in the border town of Frontera, Texas, where the legacy of two influential figures—Sheriff Charley Wade, a racist and volatile lawman, and Sheriff Buddy Deeds, who allegedly drove Wade out of the county in 1957—casts a...

Direction John Sayles

Cast Chris Cooper · James Earl Jones · Mary McDonnell · Will Oldham

Synopsis Matewan (1987) is set in 1920, focusing on the coal mining town of Matewan, West Virginia, which is controlled by powerful coal companies. Miners are compensated based on the amount of coal they extract, and the companies maintain low wages...

Direction John Sayles

Cast Federico Luppi · Damián Delgado · Dan Rivera González · Tania Cruz

Synopsis Men With Guns (1997) follows the journey of Humberto Fuentes, a prosperous physician who embarks on a voyage to reconnect with his former pupils, now serving in underprivileged communities, following the loss of his wife. Despite his family's warnings, he...

Direction John Sayles

Cast Mary McDonnell · Alfre Woodard · Leo Burmester · Angela Bassett

Synopsis Passion Fish (1992) follows the journey of May-Alice Culhane, portrayed by Mary McDonnell, a former New York soap opera actress who faces a life-altering event when she is paralyzed in a car crash. Returning to her roots in the Louisiana...

Direction John Sayles

Cast Mick Lally · Eileen Colgan · John Lynch · Jeni Courtney

Synopsis The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) follows the journey of a young girl named Fiona, who is sent to reside with her grandparents in a quaint fishing village nestled in the heart of Donegal, Ireland. As she settles into her...

Direction John Sayles

Cast Vincent Spano · Chris Cooper · Joe Morton · David Strathairn

Synopsis City of Hope (1991) presents a vivid depiction of a contemporary mid-sized American city, where the fate of an aging apartment complex becomes the focal point of a complex web of power and corruption. The narrative revolves around Joe Rinaldi,...

Direction John Sayles

Cast Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio · David Strathairn · Vanessa Martinez · Kris Kristofferson

Synopsis Limbo (1999) presents a unique and unconventional narrative that delves into the intricate web of interactions among a diverse group of individuals residing in a small, isolated town in Alaska. Each character in this remote setting harbors a hidden secret,...

Direction Nancy Savoca

Cast River Phoenix · Lili Taylor · Richard Panebianco · Anthony Clark

Synopsis Dogfight (1991) is set in 1963, on the eve of a group of young men, including 18-year-old "Birdlace" Eddie, being deployed to Vietnam. The friends engage in a cruel contest known as 'Dogfight,' where each must find the ugliest woman...

Direction John Sayles

Cast Bruce MacDonald · Adam LeFevre · David Strathairn · Gordon Clapp

Synopsis Secaucus 7 (1979) follows the story of seven former college friends who were once arrested in New Jersey while en route to a protest in Washington D.C. A decade later, they reunite at the residence of Mike and Katie, who...

Direction John Sayles

Cast Linda Griffiths · Jane Hallaren · Jon DeVries · Jo Henderson

Synopsis Lianna (1983) follows the story of a woman named Lianna who, after years of an unhappy marriage to her husband Dick, finds herself falling for Ruth, a teacher. The dynamics of their relationships shift dramatically as a result. Dick, feeling...

Direction Steve Miner

Cast Gabrielle Anwar · Cliff Robertson · Michael Schoeffling · Dylan Kussman

Synopsis Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991) follows the inspiring journey of Sonora Webster, a spirited and resolute young woman who yearns for a life beyond her monotonous rural existence in Georgia. Driven by an unyielding sense of adventure, she responds...

Direction John Sayles

Cast John Cusack · Clifton James · Michael Lerner · Christopher Lloyd

Synopsis Eight Men Out (1988) delves into the notorious 'Black Sox' controversy of 1919, where members of the Chicago White Sox intentionally threw the World Series. The film situates the scandal amidst a labor disagreement between the players and their dominant...

Direction John Sayles

Cast Edie Falco · Jane Alexander · Alan King · Angela Bassett

Synopsis Sunshine State (2002) follows the journey of two women as they navigate the complexities of family dynamics and the evolving landscape of their small Florida town. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a community undergoing significant changes due to...

Direction John Sayles

Cast Danny Glover · Lisa Gay Hamilton · Yaya DaCosta · Stacy Keach

Synopsis Honeydripper (2007) is set in the rural landscapes of Alabama in the year 1950, where a talented pianist and proprietor of a modest venue is on the brink of losing his establishment. Desperate to save his business, he makes a...

Direction Andrew Mondshein

Cast David Strathairn · Mary McDonnell · Sean McCann · Chris Wiggins

Synopsis Evidence of Blood (TV) (1998) follows a renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning true crime author who ventures back to his Georgia hometown, only to become entangled in a decades-old mystery involving the murder of a teenage girl. Joining forces with the daughter...

Direction Steve James

Cast Jared Leto · R. Lee Ermey · Ed O'Neill · Breckin Meyer

Synopsis Prefontaine (1997) chronicles the compelling journey of Steve Prefontaine, a gifted long-distance runner hailing from Oregon. The film delves into his relentless pursuit of Olympic glory in Munich and his rise to prominence as one of America's most celebrated and,...

Direction David Breashears · Liesl Clark

Synopsis Everest: The Death Zone (TV) (1998) delves into the extraordinary physiological transformations that occur within the human body as it ascends the world's highest peak, Mount Everest. Through the insightful narration of Jodie Foster, the documentary investigates the metabolic and...

Direction John Sayles

Cast Chris Cooper · Richard Dreyfuss · Daryl Hannah · Maria Bello

Synopsis Silver City (2004) unfolds in a contemporary "New West" setting, centering around Dicky Pilager (Chris Cooper), a gubernatorial hopeful known for his folksy charm and grammatical shortcomings. As a member of Colorado's esteemed Pilager family, Dicky's campaign takes a dark...

Direction John Sayles

Cast Maggie Gyllenhaal · Daryl Hannah · Marcia Gay Harden · Susan Lynch

Synopsis Casa de los Babys (2003) explores the lives of a diverse group of American women who find themselves in an unnamed Latin American nation, awaiting the adoption of a child. Each woman comes from a unique background and has her...