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1) Blackbird
Publisher
Screen Media
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Lily and Paul summon their loved ones to their country house for one final gathering after Lily decides to end her life on her terms after a long battle with ALS. The couple is planning a loving weekend complete with holiday traditions, but the mood becomes strained when unresolved issues surface between Lily's daughters Jennifer and Anna. Joining the collective farewell is Lily's son in law, her lifelong friend, daughter's partner, and grandson.
2) Blackbird
Publisher
Ronin Films
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
This short drama sheds light on a little known part of history - Australia’s sugar slaves. Set in the late 1800s, it follows the story of Solomon Islander siblings, Kiko and Rosa, who were kidnapped from their Pacific island home and forced to work on a sugar cane plantation in Queensland in conditions akin to slavery. Shot entirely on location and in collaboration with communities in Mackay, Queensland - where these historical events took place...
3) Blackbird
Publisher
1091 Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Lily (Susan Sarandon) summons her daughters Jennifer (Kate Winslet) and Anna (Mia Wasikowska) for one final family reunion as she looks to end her battle with a terminal illness. Amid the bittersweet farewell, unresolved feelings surface.
4) Blackbird
Publisher
University of Southern California Cinematic Arts
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A young woman is torn between two worlds: her day job cleaning planes and her dream of becoming a pilot. When she takes steps to pursue aviation, she is met with resistance, and must fight against the odds to get her wings.
5) Blackbird
Publisher
All Channel Films
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A teen runaway falls in love with a fellow heroin junkie. But the two are far too deep in their drug addictions for love to offer any hope. The film was adapted from a play written by Adam Rapp.. Awards & Festivals:. Official Selection, South by Southwest Film Festival.. Winner, Best Narrative Film, Charlotte Film Festival. Winner,. Special Jury Prize for Directorial Achievement, Florida Film Festival..
6) Blackbird
Author
Language
English
Description
Lily (Susan Sarandon) summons her daughters Jennifer (Kate Winslet) and Anna (Mia Wasikowska) for one final family reunion as she looks to end her battle with a terminal illness. Amid the bittersweet farewell, unresolved feelings surface.
7) Blackbird
Author
Language
English
Description
An unlikely friendship forms between Sean Randall (Connor Jessup) and popular teen Deanna Roy (Alexia Fast). After writing a death threat online, Sean is falsely accused of plotting a Columbine-like massacre. The police raid his home and find rifles, shotguns, and a 'hit list' with twenty names of students who bullied Sean. As the media and authorities claim another Columbine has been averted, Sean faces imprisonment in a youth dentation facility....
8) Blackbird
Author
Language
English
Description
Seventeen-year-old Randy (Julian Walker) tries very hard to be a good person. Since his father (Isaiah Washington) left, Randy takes care of his emotionally disturbed mother (Mo'Nique), and he's the kind of friend all of his classmates can depend on. As strong as he seems on the outside, Randy is hiding a secret inner struggle and denial of his true self. It's not until he opens himself up to love that he discovers that becoming a man means accepting...
9) Blackbird
Publisher
Breaking Glass Pictures
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
An unlikely friendship forms between Sean Randall and popular teen Deanna Roy. After writing a death threat online, Sean is falsely accused of plotting a Columbine-like massacre. The police raid his home and find rifles, shotguns, and a 'hit list' with twenty names of students who bullied Sean. As Sean faces imprisonment in a youth detention facility, he must overcome his dark image and prove his innocence to Deanna and his shaken community.
10) Blackbird
Publisher
RLJ Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Seventeen-year-old Randy tries very hard to be a good person. Since his father left, Randy takes care of his emotionally disturbed mother, and he's the kind of friend all of his classmates can depend on. As strong as he seems on the outside, Randy is hiding a secret inner struggle and denial of his true self. It's not until he opens himself up to love that he discovers that becoming a man means accepting who you really are.
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