BELOVED (MOVIE)/THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING - DVD-2 MOVIE COLLECTION

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• Release Year: 1998
• Genre: Drama, Romance
• Plot: 2 Movie Collection (Harpo Films) on individual discs.; ; Beloved, 1998, Rated R, 117 min, 1.85:1; Oprah Winfrey (The Color Purple) and Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon series, The Royal Tenenbaums) play the unforgettable lead roles in a powerful, widely acclaied cinematic triumph from Jonathan Demme -- the Academy Award winning director (1891) of The Silence of the Lambs! On a difficult journey to find freedom, Sethe (Winfrey) is constantly confronted by the secrets that have haunted her for years. Then, an old friend from out of her past (Glover) unexpectedly reenters her life. With his help, Sethe may finally be able to rediscover who she is and regain her lost sense of hope. Also featuring outstanding performances from Thandie Newton (Mission Impossible 2) and Lisa Gray Hamilton (TV's The Practice) -- you'll agree with critics everywhere who've hailed this landmark adaptation of Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel as one of the year's finest films!; ; Their Eyes Were Watching God, 2005, Rated TV14s, 113min, 1.33:1; Oprah Winfrey presents 'Their Eyes Were Watching God', the story of a remarkable and resilient woman's quest for love and fulfillment based on the best-selling book by Zora Neale Hurston.; ; Academy Award winner Halley Berry (Best Acress, 2001, Monster's Ball) stars as the beautiful Janie Crawford, who embarks on an emotional and dramatic journey of self-discovery. Refusing to compromise in spite of society's expectations, Janie endures two stifling marriages until finally finding love in a passionate romance with a much younger man. In one of the greatest, most lyrical love stories ever written, Janie experiences all that life has to offer, from unbelievable triumph to unspeakable heartbreak.
• Cast: Oprah Winfrey, Danny Glover, Yada Beener
• Director: Jonathan Demme
• Runtime: 4:44
• Media Format: Movie