Over the years I’m sure you’ve read stories that are nothing short of remarkable. But this particular story is one for the ages. A woman risks her life in order to save that of another. Francisca Halamajow, a Polish-Catholic, was a courageous woman who saved the lives of several Jews. Francisca Halamajow had successfully pulled this feat by disguising herself as Nazi.

During the war, Franscia Halamjowa was a comforter, providing the Jewish families with both shelter and food. Additionally, Halamajow guarded two families from harm in a space above her pigsty, and also dug an hole underneath her kitchen floor.

No. 4 Street of Our Lady won GRAND PRIZE FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY at the Rhode Island International Film Festival.

The epic documentary was directed by filmmakers Judy Maltz, Barbara Bird and Richie Sherman.

Visit: No. 4 Street of Our Lady Website.

Another indie film that’s receiving buzz is New Muslim Cool, directed by Jennifer Maytorena Taylor.

Puerto Rican rapper and former drug dealer Hamza Pérez is a now a Father decides who decides to change his old ways and in turn converts to a Muslim. With Hamaza being a single father of the two children, Perez longs for one thing-kove. Eventually, Hamaza does find it when he meets the love of his life through a Muslim networking website.

Also in New Muslim Cool, Perez must come to terms with certain aspects in his life such as Post 9/11, and meeting people from other religious communities.

Visit: New Muslim Cool Website

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ABC Family has acquired the rights to show two box office smashes on its network-Alice In Wonderland and The Blindside according to Variety.

Alice In a Wonderland currently sits pretty on the top spot at the box office. The film directed by the eccentric and visually creative Tim Burton has grossed a staggering $116 M, in only its first week.

The Blind Side released in 2009 earned acclaim from critics and fans alike. Just recently Sandra Bullock nabbed the Academy Award for “Best Female Actress”.

Both “Alice In Wonderland” and “The Blind Side” are scheduled to debut on the small screen in 2012.

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It’s Tuesday, and yet everyone is still chattering away about Sunday’s telecast of the 2010 Oscars. While Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met You Mother) may have put on a memorable music opening, it’s the events that took place afterward that would serve as worthy gossip for probably the remainder of the week.

Sure you had actor George Clooney, who practically looked annoyed through half of the telecast. But in spite of Clooney’s look of sheer boredom-Later on that night, there would luckily be more slightly awkward and eventful moments at the prestigious event.

No one could deny Mo’Nique her award for “Best Supporting Actress” .The highlight was when the 43-year-old thanked the Academy Awards for choosing “performance over politics” in her speech. As a tribute to the late Hattie McDaniel, the first African American woman to earn an Academy Award, Mo’Nique wore a elegant blue gown with a flower in hair.

It was only a brief second but if you noticed, Samuel L. Jackson looks on displeased after Mo’Nique walked offstage. Did Jackson feel Monique’s win was undeserved? Or is there a back story between the two? Whatever the case, it was a highlight at this year’s Academy Awards.

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The latest edition of Video Sensations will represent the art of dance. And what better song to represent it than The Black Eyed Peas’ “Imma Be” -which is currently the #1 song in America. This first dance routine was choreographed by Boston native David Brown.

David is 19-year-old Freshman in college and is an aspiring choreographer. Brown has been dancing ever since he could learn to walk, and has dreams of making it to the top. So far, David Brown has done original choreography to artist such as Beyonce, Rihanna, Keri Hilson and Jay-Z.

Are you a fan of David Brown? Then be sure to vote his video for “Best Dance Routine” on March 31st.

How Video Sensations works:

Bizzom will pick one person or group at the end of the week. The person(s) selected will automatically qualify for the final round-which will take place at the end of the month. The winner of that particular category(“Best Web Show” ,”Best Singer”) will be decided by you, the readers.

Check out David Brown at the following:

Myspace

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