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Michael CollinsMichael Collins (1996) Recommended
Dir. Neil Jordan
Feat. Ian Hart, Julia Roberts, Liam Neeson
Persuasive biopic of the martyred hero who negotiated Ireland's break from the UK charts the impact of one charismatic individual while engaging how…
My Fellow AmericansMy Fellow Americans (1996)
Dir. Peter Segal
Feat. Jack Lemmon, James Garner, Dan Aykroyd
Fanciful political comedy supposes two foul–mouthed, grumpy old ex–Presidents (Jack Lemmon, James Garner) framed and on the run from…
Rats in the RanksRats in the Ranks (1996) Aro Favourite
Dir. Bob Connolly, Robin Anderson
Bruising political doco follows the squabbles in a Sydney suburb between mayor and city councillors. The filmmakers gained an extraordinary degree of…
Someone Else's CountrySomeone Else's Country (1996) Recommended
Dir. Alister Barry
Controversial account of the 'rise of the New Right revolution in New Zealand' was refused television broadcast on account of its 'left wing bias'.…
Spin City (TV Series)Spin City (TV Series) (1996)
Feat. Michael J. Fox, Carla Gugino, Richard Kind
Michael J. Fox fronted this zippy workplace sitcom about the political staff running the New York City Mayoral office. Pretty conventional in terms…
Too LateToo Late (Prea Târziu) (1996)
Dir. Lucian Pintilie
Feat. Razvan Vasilescu
Bleak, unflinching examination of Romanian society from dir. Pintilie focuses on an inexperienced investigator who discovers a myriad of corruption…
Trilogy of Films by Alister Barry, ATrilogy of Films by Alister Barry, A (Someone Else's Country, In a Land of Plenty, A Civilised Society) (1996-2007)
Dir. Alister Barry
Alister Barry's trilogy of 'New Right' economic policy documentaries, available together in one set.
American President, TheAmerican President, The (1995)
Dir. Rob Reiner
Feat. Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen
Appealing romantic comedy in which Michael Douglas, in refreshingly light mode, plays a widowed Mr. President looking for a partner who'll love the…
Churchills, TheChurchills, The (1995)
Dir. Greg Lanning
Composed primarily of archival footage, this profiles Winston Churchill and the role his family played during his time as the nation's leader.…
Cry, The Beloved CountryCry, The Beloved Country (1995)
Dir. Darrell Roodt
Feat. James Earl Jones, Richard Harris, Tsholofelo Wechoemang
Dignified modern adaptation of Alan Paton's moving novel about a black South African priest and the wealthy father of a murdered white activist.…

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