"Standing up for your beliefs begins at home." 15 April 1997 Factual 90 mins
When a young couple buys a contested home at auction from the U.S. government for $5,400, they become involved in a political and moral battle much larger than what they originally bargained for.
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Betsy Corner as Self
Randy Kehler as Self
Pete Seeger as Self
Daniel Berrigan as Self
Terry Charnesky as Self
Danny Franklin as Self
Martin Sheen as Narrator
Robbie Leppzer Cinematography
Robbie Leppzer Director
Rikk Desgres Colorist
Robbie Leppzer Producer
Robbie Leppzer Editor
Rikk Desgres Sound Mixer
Sara Elinoff Writer
United States 15 April 1997
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These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1997:
01 August 1997
A short dark animation about loneliness, aliens and sex in public places.
22 November 1997
A story about Boyong, the master barber, and Apolinario, Boyong's nephew and apprentice. They man their shabby barbershop, dreaming of hitting the big time someday.
13 December 1997
An investigating judge uncovers a corruption case in which his own politician brother is compromised.
07 November 1997
Set in the future, the story follows a young soldier named Johnny Rico and his exploits in the Mobile Infantry.
27 September 1997
Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged British novelist who is both appalled by and attracted to the vulgarity of American culture.
17 October 1997
Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every case, Kevin quickly learns that his boss has something far more evil planned.
25 July 1997
Alejandra and Ana are college friends, both are virgin and hope to find the love of their life soon.
01 January 1997
A Donatello Award winning short film about an insane woman who cultivates a lawn with beautiful flowers, only to find that they just add to her pain.
01 January 1997
A group of friends transform into ninjas when a curious situation arises.
20 December 1997
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale.
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Homage to famed 1950’s Puerto Rican singer, composer, and television personality Bobby Capó.
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