DramaScope

Kid Monk Baroni

Paul Baroni, known as Monk because of his misshapen face, is part of a New York street gang. Under the influence of his parish priest, Father Callahan, Paul learns to box and becomes a success. But his insecurities over how he looks lead him to throw away both success and his relationships...until a sudden change shows him a new way of looking at himself.

In The Heat Of The Night

A Black detective from Philadelphia finds himself entangled in a racially charged murder case in a small Mississippi town. With Sidney Poitier delivering a commanding performance as Virgil Tibbs and Rod Steiger as the wary local police chief, In the Heat of the Night blends crime mystery with searing social commentary. Winner of five Academy Awards, it remains a gripping and powerful drama about justice, prejudice, and unlikely alliances.

True Blood

Ray Trueblood, member of a street gang, is framed by an enemy of a rival gang, Billy "Spider" Masters. Ray is accused of killing a cop and he has to escape leaving behind his little brother, Donny. Ten years later Ray returns home.

Away All Boats

Set during World War II, this gripping naval drama follows the crew of the USS Belinda, an attack transport ship caught in the dangerous Pacific theater. Under the stern leadership of Captain Jebediah Hawks (Jeff Chandler), sailors face relentless combat, personal rivalries, and the unforgiving sea. Based on the best-selling novel, Away All Boats combines sweeping wartime action with a moving human story, capturing both the courage and cost of service during one of history’s most turbulent times.