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Monday, May 28

The Necessities of Life

During a 1950s tuberculosis epidemic, a young Inuit is thrust into the utterly alien milieu of a Quebec hospital. Four Genies (Canada’s Oscars) went to this drama. (2008) 4:15 p.m., Sundance

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Tuesday, May 29

Bright Road

Dorothy Dandridge portrays an idealistic teacher at a rural school in this uplifting Hollywood drama, which features Harry Belafonte in his film debut. (1953) 10 p.m., TCM

Wednesday, May 30

Cinderella Man

Russell Crowe’s fine performance as boxer James Braddock, who staged one of sports’ most remarkable comebacks, drew a Golden Globe nomination. (2005) 8 p.m., AMC

Thursday, May 31

Made in China

A naïve young Texan goes to Shanghai in hopes of striking it rich with his idea for a novelty product. This independent comedy won a raft of festival awards. (2009) 4:30 p.m., Sundance

Friday, June 1

Tom Jones

The witty film version of Henry Fielding’s picaresque satire won four Oscars, including Best Picture. Albert Finney plays the title role. (1963) 7:35 a.m., Cinemax

Saturday, June 2

The Ides of March

Ryan Gosling portrays a presidential hopeful’s aide facing a crisis on the eve of a critical primary. Director and co-star George Clooney co-wrote the Oscar-nominated screenplay. (2011) 9 p.m., Starz

Sunday, June 3

Scaramouche

A bravura swordfighting sequence caps this colorful swashbuckler, in which Stewart Granger plays a French nobleman who disguises himself as a theatrical rogue. (1952) 4 p.m., TCM