Year: 2008

To gain notoriety, teenager Michael Peterson tried to rob a Post Office in 1974. He was convicted of the crime, and given a sentence of seven years in jail. The movie follows the course of Mickey’s confinement, which turns out to be 34 years, with thirty of those years spent in solitary confinement. During his incarceration, Peterson grows from a boy to a man, taking on an alternate personality of Charles Bronson, who has been dubbed Britain’s most dangerous prisoner. This movie is based on a true story.

Year: 2008

“W” follows the life of George W. Bush (Josh Brolin) from his college days and military service to his controversial presidency. In his younger, carefree days Bush is seen getting bailed out of jail by his father played by James Cromwell. When Bush’s father expresses his disappointment in his son, Bush must cope with his father’s judgment and his own demons, including alcohol. Bush follows his father’s footsteps into the White House and has one of the most turbulent presidencies in recent history.

Year: 2009

Desperate for a good story, Los Angelos journalist Steve Lopez (Robert Downey, Jr.), tries to interview a homeless violinist named Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx). Nathaniel attended the Julliard School and is a brilliant violinist despite the degrading state of his violin. His mental illness prevents him from leading a conventional life. Steve hopes to improve Nathaniel’s life but soon learns that there may be a limit to the help that Nathaniel is able to accept.

Year: 2009

The turbulent story of how Christopher Wallace (Jamal Woolard) pulled himself up from a hard life and being a drug dealer to become The Notorious B.I.G. Biggie’s life is followed from a young boy whose father abandoned him to his development into a rapper and songwriter. Biggie meets Tupac Shakur (Anthony Mackie) and their friendship dissolves into a rocky feud after Biggie is blamed for shooting him. Biggie’s relationships and career follow a rocky path as he tries to clean up his life.