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The movie consists of two satirical novels based on the same idea: both the "gangsters" and "philanthropists" end up in the courtroom.

In director Barbara Willis-Sweete's film, philanthropist James Fleck's own passion takes flight, with a little help from some of Canada's most prominent artists.

The original play by Christopher Hampton, was adapted into this made-for-TV movie and it offers witty dialogue in the midst of remarkable conflict among its privileged characters.

The short film charts the struggle of a group of working class decorators and their exploitation by their employer. It leads to the forming of a trade union.

Flight 23 has crashed in the Bermuda Triangle after a hijacking gone wrong. Now the surviving passengers must brave panic, slow leaks, oxygen depletion, and more while attempting a daring plan, all while 200 feet underwater.

Documentary on the French comedian, actor, humanitarian and legend Coluche.

The documentary follows the remarkable journey in America's heartland of automotive pioneer and visionary, Ralph R. Teetor.

Eric, the top investment manager at his firm, is assigned to help Julia, the stunning owner of a recently acquired company. He falls for her, and realizes he has to go back in time to meet her before she becomes engaged.

August 1922. An American journalist, Jerry Thompson, travels to the Soviet Union and arrives in Azerbaijan. He visits the settlement of Mardakan in Baku. There, he meets an elderly man at a villa. Thompson can hardly believe what he hears. Standing before him is Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, a once-great oil producer, millionaire, and philanthropist who lost all his wealth after the establishment of Soviet rule. Haji recounts his life story to the guest, a journey that saw him rise from a humble mason to an influential oil industrialist.

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This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of Alfred Nobel, who invented dynamite, and later established the Nobel Prize.

This 2024 GLAAD Media Award ​winning film explores Ric ​Weiland’s journey as both a ​trailblazer in the tech world and a ​quiet, yet transformative ​philanthropist. His founding of Microsoft with Bill Gates & Paul Allen, ​generosity, and determination ​continue to inspire a new ​generation of activists. This ​documentary is a tribute to his ​life’s mission to make the world a ​more inclusive and truly better ​place for everyone.

A newly married couple are forced to navigate the all-consuming interest of a powerful, mysterious, and possessive philanthropist.

"Self-Titled" is a documentary comprised of several parts that give a glimpse into BEYONCÉ, The Visual Album. This version has been edited into a full-length film.

After a blackout in his office building, accountant David Stillwell emerges outside to find out a man he did not know either jumped or was pushed out a window to his death — and that he can't remember the past two years of his life. Enlisting the help of a rookie private eye and a reluctant old flame, Stillwell uncovers the mystery detail by unexpected detail.

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When Miss Vicki's father dies, she becomes the world's greatest philanthropist. Unfortunately, she is flat broke! Her loyal butler, Claude Fitzwilliam, leads the household staff to rob from various businesses by charging goods to various wealthy people and misdirecting the shipments, all to keep Miss Vicki's standard of living.

Horace Vendig always gets what he wants. Even as a poor youth, he charmed his way into high society by getting the father of his friend, Martha, to foot the bill for his Harvard education. When Vic, another childhood pal, is invited to Horace's mansion for a party, he brings along Mallory Flagg, who happens to bear a striking resemblance to Martha. As Vic and Horace reunite, old resentments rise to the surface.

In the East End of London, crowds gather to watch Jewish millionaire Bernhard Baron unveil an important new building.

Well-known philanthropist and deaf-mute John G. Harrison is identified leaving the scene of several murders but evades successful prosecution as there are hundreds of witnesses who have also seen him emceeing benefits at the exact same time as the murders.

Two friends are put to the ultimate test when they are invited to the house of the mysterious 'Beholder'.