Crazy Heart. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 1987 book
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Crazy Heart
Thomas Cobb, 1987
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Scott Cooper, 2009

Otis Bad Blake is a 57-year-old alcoholic singer-songwriter who was once a country music star. In doing so, he lets himself be pushed into renewing a professional relationship with Tommy Sweet, a popular and successful country music star he once mentored, and plays as the opening act at one of his concerts, despite his initial balking and wounded pride at being the opening act to his former student.


Frankie and Johnny. Poster of the 1991 movie and cover of the 1987 book, Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune
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Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune
Terrence McNally, 1987
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Garry Marshall, 1991

An emotionally scarred waitress named Frankie attends her godson’s baptism in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Johnny has just been released from prison, and gets a job in the café beside waitress Frankie. Frankie is a bit of a loner, but Johnny is determined their romance will blossom.


Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2016 book, Gosnell
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Gosnell
Ann McElhinney, Phelim McAleer, 2016
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Nick Searcy, 2018

This film focuses into the criminal activities and subsequent trial of Kermit Gosnell, a doctor and abortion provider in the United States. Gosnell was found guilty of the murder of three fetuses as well as involuntary manslaughter in the case of a woman who tragically lost her life during a medical procedure.


A Chance in the World. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2012 book
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A Chance in the World
Steve Pemberton, 2012
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Mark Vadik, 2017

The true-life tale of Steve, a boy left wounded and shattered, unfolds as he endures mental and physical torment from his foster mother. Driven by the desire for connection and healing, he embarks on a search for his biological parents.