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The Letter

2005, Movie, NR, 76 mins

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LETTER, THE
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A frustrating lack of details compromise this much-needed look at how the promise of American diversity failed a community of Somali refugees in a large Maine town. Until the arrival of the Somalis in the mid-90s — escapees from the civil unrest that had claimed the lives of many of their family members — Lewiston, Maine, was a overwhelmingly white factory town whose fortunes were tied to those of the now-closed Bates textile mill. Worried about jobs, housing and th... read more leave a comment
  • My father and I were chatting ... | Movie News | 2/16/2006
    Question: My father and I were chatting about Clint Eastwood's talent for directing actors to Academy Awards, now I'm wondering which director has directed the most actors to Oscar victories. My father is thinking William Wyler. Is he right?  Answer: Yes, he is: It's William Wyler. He directed 31 actors and actresses in performances that earned them Academy Award nominations. Bette Davis (Jezebel), Fay Bainter (Jezebel), Greer Garson (Mrs. Min read more

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