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Part 3: A Sneak Peek at Next Week's Releases on Video/DVD

There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for next week, including "Ladder 49" and "Woman Thou Art Loosed." Let's take a look at these movies on DVD and video, along with some additional releases of interest.

March 8, 2005 - Video and DVD Releases

"Ladder 49"

Tagline: "A bond forged by fire is never broken."

Length: 105 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense fire and rescue situations, and for language

Joaquin Phoenix and John Travolta star in this drama about firemen in Baltimore. Responding to a fire in a big building, Jack Morrison (Phoenix) goes inside and rescues one person, but ends up trapped in raging flames. Outside, Jack's supervisor (Travolta) directs the effort to try to extricate him. Intercut with these events are flashbacks to Jack's life over several years, showing his relationships with his family and other firefighters.

• Available in Widescreen and Full-Screen Editions

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"Woman Thou Art Loosed"
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Length: 94 minutes
MPAA Rating: R for violence, sexual content and drug use

Based on the novel and play by Bishop T.D. Jakes, an evangelical preacher, this drama recounts the tragedy of a woman named Michelle Jordan (Kimberly Elise). Michelle is on death row talking to Jakes (playing himself), and her story unfolds in flashbacks. Sexually abused as a child by her mother's boyfriend, her tale is one of drug addiction, prostitution, and prison. The movie also shows some excerpts of Jakes' revival meetings.

• Widescreen

Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.

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