Mauritanian, The (2021)*

Title: The Mauritanian
Rating: R
Directed by: Kevin Macdonald
Written by: Michael BronnerRory Haines, and Sohrab Noshirvani
Starring: Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim, Zachary Levi, Saamer Usmani, Shailene Woodley, and Benedict Cumberbatch
Release Date: 2/12/2021
Running Time: 129 minutes

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The true story of Slahi’s fight for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years. Alone and afraid, Slahi (Tahar Rahim) finds allies in defense attorney Nancy Hollander (Jodie Foster) and her associate Teri Duncan (Shailene Woodley) who battle the U.S. government in a fight for justice that tests their commitment to the law and their client at every turn. Their controversial advocacy, along with evidence uncovered by a formidable military prosecutor, Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch (Benedict Cumberbatch), uncovers shocking truths and ultimately proves that the human spirit cannot be locked up.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

We see the real Mohamedou Slahi meeting with the real Nancy Hollander and Teri Duncan, and he gives engraved necklaces to each as a gift. Then we see him looking at the various translations of his book Guantánamo Diary. Finally, Mohamedou sings along to his favorite Bob Dylan song, “The Man in Me.”.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

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Whitney (2018)

Title: Whitney
Rating: R
Directed by: Kevin Macdonald
Starring: Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina Brown, and Bobby Brown
Release Date: 7/6/2018
Running Time: 120 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
An in-depth look at the life and music of Whitney Houston.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Note: The beginning of the credits show Whitney singing “I Have Nothing” at the 1993 Billboard Music Award Show. Shortly into it, the video fades to black and the music transitions into the album version.

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Black Sea (2014)

TITLE: Black Sea

RELEASE DATE: 1/23/2015

RATING: R

In order to make good with his former employers, a submarine captain takes a job with a shadowy backer to search the depths of the Black Sea for a submarine rumored to be loaded with gold.

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How I Live Now (2013)

TITLE: How I Live Now

RELEASE DATE: 10/4/2013