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Moving Pictures: 5 Great Films That Stir the Soul

Cultural critic Caryn James has five for your Netflix queue.

By Caryn James
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the May 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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A great film can stir the soul. Cultural critic Caryn James has five for your Netflix queue. Butter the popcorn, dim the lights, and prepare for uplift.

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