HBO announces its December features in the Caribbean
In Oxnard, California, eighth-grade student Brandon McInerney shot his classmate Larry King twice in the back of the head during first period. When Larry died two days later, his murder shocked the nation. Looking beyond all the copious news coverage of this tragic event, this documentary tells the story of the two victims: the deceased and the murderer, connecting the human wreckage of both their troubled lives – both physically abused, both from broken homes, and both searching for a sense of belonging. Directed by Marta Cunningham.
• Sarah Silverman: We are Miracles (December 7)
Emmy® winning comedian and actress Sarah Silverman headlines her first HBO comedy special, filmed in Los Angeles with an intimate audience of 39. In this exclusive presentation, she tackles topics like religion, government, self-examination, the miracle of existence and more. Directed by Liam Lynch.
• Life According to Sam (December 9)
When Sam was diagnosed with Progeria (a fatal genetic condition that rapidly ages certain systems of the body) at age two, his parents, Dr. Leslie Gordon and Dr. Scott Berns refused to accept that they would lose their son by age 13, the average age of death of a child with this disease. Eleven years later, Sam is 13 and his parents’ incredible race to save their son has led to testing the first experimental drug that might prolong the lives of Sam and 28 other children from around the world who share this disease. Their discoveries may one day shed light on unlocking the aging process in us all. Life According to Sam is an inspiring film about the power of family and how we make the most of our lives in the time we are given. Directed by Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine.
This gripping drama directed by and starring Academy Award® winner Ben Affleck looks at the 1979 Iran hostage crisis from the perspective of six U.S. embassy workers who escaped the siege unbeknownst to Ayatollah Khomeini’s regime. Hiding out in the Canadian embassy and with time running out before they are discovered, the six are led in a daring escape by a C.I.A. operative (Affleck) whose screwball plan is to have them pose as a film crew for a phony sci-fi project. Directed by Ben Affleck.
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson presents a raw, honest and funny stage show directed by legendary filmmaker Spike Lee. Tyson recounts his life’s highs and lows, his troubled youth, boxing career, controversies and time in prison. Directed by Spike Lee.
• Wreck-It Ralph (December 28)
Arcade-game character Wreck-It Ralph (John C. Reilly) is tired of always being the “bad guy” and losing to his “good guy” opponent, Fix-It Felix (Jack McBrayer). Finally, after decades of seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides to take matters into his own hands. He sets off on a game-hopping trip to prove that he has what it takes to be a hero. However, while on his quest, Ralph accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens the entire arcade. Directed by Rich Moore.
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