Fences. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 1986 book
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Fences
August Wilson, 1986
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Denzel Washington, 2016

In 1950s Pittsburgh, Troy Maxson lives with his wife Rose and their son Cory, and works as a garbage collector alongside his best friend, Jim Bono. Gabriel has since moved out to live across the street at Miss Pearl’s house, so Troy no longer gets rent money from Gabe, which places the family under financial strain.


Judy. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2005 book, End of the Rainbow
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End of the Rainbow
Peter Quilter, 2005
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Rupert Goold, 2019

At the outset of the film, Judy Garland is 15 years old and is being told by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio head, Louis B. Mayer, that she has a gift other girls do not. The action returns to 1968, with Judy seeing an agent who tells her that Britain is open to her, but that the US reception to her has cooled due to her performance unreliability and moodiness.


Have a Little Faith. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2009 book, Have a Little Faith: a True Story
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Have a Little Faith: a True Story
Mitch Albom, 2009
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Jon Avnet, 2011

At 82 years old, Mitch Albom’s former rabbi, Albert Lewis, requests that the famous Detroit sportswriter deliver his eulogy when the time comes. Albom visits his hometown in New Jersey, where Rabbi Lewis has led a congregation for approximately 50 years. Despite feeling unworthy, as he is no longer practicing Judaism and has married a Christian, Rabbi Lewis insists that Albom is the one for the task. Over the next 8 years, Albom makes several trips back home and attends Sabbath services, where the determined rabbi continues to lead and inspire his congregation even as his health deteriorates.


Butter's Final Meal. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 2012 book, Butter
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Butter
Erin Jade Lange, 2012
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Paul A. Kaufman, 2020

Butter, a witty and clever high school junior, faces the challenge of being overweight. Secretly, he connects with the most attractive girl in school through social media, assuming the persona of a popular athlete from a different school. Amidst struggles with bullying and self-esteem, Butter devises a daring social media stunt that could garner him attention and popularity, albeit at the risk of his own life.