The Highest of Stakes
A documentary on Richard Heart and the Hex Token
Genre: Documentary
Director: Grant Peelle, Patrick Moreau
Actors: Kelly Richmond Pope, Lamont Black, Richard Heart
Release: 2023
IMDb: 8.5
Rhyme & Reason
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Myriam Fares: The Journey
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In 1990s Mumbai, a crime boss and his network wield unchecked power over the city — until the rise of “encounter cops,” who brazenly kill their targets.
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Alcatraz Escape: The Lost Evidence
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National Gallery
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