American Playhouse

A man regains consciousness in an alley, injured and with no recollection of his identity. He makes his way into a café, where he is taken under the wing of…

Ethan and Zeena, a married couple, require additional help at home because of Zeena’s ongoing health issues and physical frailty. They hire a young woman who is both attractive and…

Set in the 1920s, this film delves into the infamous true crime case of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, two wealthy and intelligent young men who commit a murder in…

This documentary, directed by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky, explores the murder trial of Delbert Ward. Delbert belonged to a family of four aging brothers who lived a secluded life,…

This compelling documentary, directed by Bruce Sinofsky, delves into the lives of the Ward brothers, four elderly siblings living in rural New York. The film focuses on the trial of…

Set in the late 19th century, this film follows the journey of a young Chinese woman named Lalu, portrayed by Rosalind Chao, who is sold into slavery and brought to…

This groundbreaking documentary by Errol Morris delves into the controversial case of Randall Dale Adams, a man wrongfully convicted of murder in Texas. Through a series of interviews, reenactments, and…

In this inspiring drama, a dedicated high school math teacher, played by Edward James Olmos, takes on the challenge of transforming a group of underachieving students into calculus whizzes. Set…

Set in 1930s Chicago, this film follows the life of Bigger Thomas, a young African American man who struggles with poverty and racial discrimination. As he takes a job with…

In this 1985 film directed by Joyce Chopra, the story follows a teenage girl named Connie, played by Laura Dern, as she navigates the complexities of adolescence and the allure…

In this poignant drama directed by Gregory Nava, two siblings, Rosa and Enrique, embark on a perilous journey from Guatemala to the United States in search of a better life….