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Donald Woods is chief editor of the liberal newspaper Daily Dispatch in South Africa. He has written several editorials critical of the views of Steve Biko. But after having met him for the first time he changes his opinion. They meet several times and this means that Woods and his family get attention from the security police. When Steve Biko dies in police custody he writes a book about...

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In 16th century Venice courtesans enjoy unique privileges: dressed richly in red they read compose poetry and music and discuss affairs of state with the men who govern the Republic. When Veronica Franco comes of age she cannot marry Marco Venier whom she loves because she is well born but penniless. Her choice: cloister or courtesan. She steels her heart and with beauty and intelligence...

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Louanne Johnson is an ex-marine hired as a teacher in a high-school in a poor area of the city. She has recently separated from her husband. Her friend also teacher in the school got the temporary job for her. After a terrible reception from the students she tries unconventional methods of teaching using karate Bob Dylan lyrics etc to gain the trust of the...

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Action opens in November of 1793 with Danton returning to Paris from his country retreat upon learning that the Committee for Public Safety under Robespierres incitement has begun a series of massive executions The Terror. Confident in the peoples support Danton clashes with his former ally but calculating Robespierre soon rounds up Danton and his followers tries them before a...