Added in August: Hungry Ghost Diner, Big Sky Girls, The Wedding Planners and more
Beamafilm
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06/09/2024
This August, we’ve added a fresh array of films and documentaries to Beamafilm that explore a variety of themes, cultures, and narratives. From the mystical to the deeply personal, this month’s collection has something for everyone. Here are three standout titles that you can now stream on Beamafilm.
Hungry Ghost Diner
Just in time for the Hungry Ghost Festival, Hungry Ghost Diner is a heart-warming tale of family and forgiveness with a supernatural twist. As June grapples with her late grandmother’s death, she finds herself managing a diner visited by both the living and the dead. This whimsical and touching film brings a fresh take on family bonds, all set against the backdrop of this culturally rich festival. It’s a must-watch for anyone looking to experience a magical slice of life during this ghostly celebration.
Big Sky Girls
Big Sky Girls is an inspiring documentary that follows the journeys of young women from rural and regional Australia as they come together to make music. In a world often focused on city life, this film sheds light on the talents and dreams that thrive in the country. Through mentorship and collaboration, these girls share their stories, passions, and challenges, offering a compelling look at creativity and ambition far from the urban sprawl. It’s a testament to the power of community and the universal language of music.
The Wedding Planners
If you’re in the mood for something lighter, The Wedding Planners is a charming addition to our library. This series follows three siblings who inherit the family wedding planning business after the sudden passing of their mother. Filled with heartfelt moments, family dynamics, and, of course, gorgeous weddings, it’s a feel-good series perfect for cozying up with on a weekend. The show explores the highs and lows of managing love in the most literal sense, while also juggling their own personal relationships.
These new titles represent just a glimpse of what Beamafilm has to offer this month. Whether you’re looking for supernatural family drama, inspiring personal journeys, or delightful family-friendly entertainment, we’ve got you covered. Happy streaming!
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Forced to take refuge in her family's old coffee shop in Kuala Lumpur when stranded during a sudden COVID-19 lockdown during the Hungry Ghost Festival, Bonnie meets the ghosts of deceased relatives returning for a visit.
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This documentary follows a group of girls from regional and remote towns in Australia participating in a songwriting mentorship program.
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Twins Essie and Ella are best friends who share a passion for gymnastics.
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A boozy 44-year-old single mother becomes pregnant from a one-night-stand, much to the shame of her buttoned-up teen daughter.
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As Alison prepares for new ocean adventures, business executive Joel navigates his way into her heart and they become co-captains for life.
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In late 1830s colonial Australia, an unspeakable crime against First Nations people creates an upheaval between law and order.
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Tom, a schoolboy, is shrapnel from an explosion that starts with the abuse of power by his teacher.
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When Paige, James, and Hannah Clarkson inherit their mother's wedding business, they quickly become passionate about the most important day of a couple's life and planning beautiful, one-of-a-kind weddings.
Stringybark re-enacts the true story of a party of mounted police in colonial Victoria tasked with the arrest and apprehension of the notorious Ned Kelly.
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'Morgana' is an artistic character portrait of a 50-year-old housewife who re-invents herself as an intimacy-positive feminist porn star....
The personal and political story of Romaine Moreton, a Goenpul, Yagerabul, Minjungbal, Bundjalung, South Sea Islander poet, performance artist, and philosopher, who uses words to illustrate the plight and beauty of Indigenous survival.
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Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road is a three-part documentary series that tells the story of how women overcame gender discrimination and segregation on America's most beloved road.
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In 1983 Ricky T scored a minor top 20 hit on the international charts ...but just 5 years later Ricky had all but disappeared with only rare sightings, each one more outrageous and unbelievable than the last. But who was Ricky T? Many opinions are offered but most are...
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In the Old West, lawmen, drifters, and hired gunman converge on an isolated ranch, believing its Chinese owners possess stolen gold.