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Actor David Oyelowo, who portrays Marin Luther King Jr. in the movie "Selma," speaks at a service in honor of King Monday in Atlanta. The film, which focuses on King’s march for equal voting rights, is still in theatres.   

3 films to watch to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

By Arthur Aumann | January 20, 2015

Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the man who led the Civil Rights Movement and changed the world with his courage and dream of equality.Here are films that depict people standing up for what they believed in before and during the Civil Rights Movement.“Selma”Academy...

Sports movies can inspire youth

By Jacob Onak | July 22, 2013

In sports we see a lot of magical moments that can inspire us, but one of the ways I believe athletes get inspired is through sports movies.The most recent movie I watched was “42,” which is about the Jackie Robinson story. The struggles Robinson...

Three summer DVDs you must buy

By Patrick Pastrana | July 15, 2013

This summer’s range of successful DVDs could be your savior from a long trip.“A Good Day to Die Hard” features Bruce Willis as the memorable Detective John McClane. McClane continues to fight off bad guys, but this time in Russia. He travels to...