On Demand DVD New Releases April 28-May 4

On Demand DVD New Releases April 28-May 4

Bad Country When Baton Rouge police detective Bud Carter busts contract killer Jesse Weiland, he convinces Jesse to become an informant and rat out the South’s most powerful crime ring. So when the syndicate orders Carter’s death and Weiland’s ID’d as a snitch, the two team up to take down the mob and the crime boss who ordered the hit. Tom Berenger, John Braymer, Patrick Brinker (1:35) 4/29 Same day as theatrical release

Black Nativity Based on the play by Langston Hughes, this is the story of a teenage boy sent to live with his grandparents. While he thinks he knows everything, he finds out that everyone has room for growth. Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jacob Latimore (PG, 1:33) 4/29

Finding Happiness Told through the eyes of a New York investigative journalist, this documentary  film takes viewers on a journey to see how people can live in harmony, collaboration, compassion, cooperation, peace and love together in a conscious community called Ananda, which means “joy.” Elisabeth Rohm, Jyotish Novak, Romina Caruana  5/1

Gimme Shelter A pregnant teenager flees her abusive mother in search of her father, only to be rejected by her dad and forced to survive on the streets until a compassionate stranger offers a hopeful alternative. Vanessa Hudgens, Rosario Dawson, Brendan Fraser (PG-13, 1:41) 4/29

Gloria Set in Santiago, this film is centered on the story of Gloria, a free-spirited older woman, and the realities of her whirlwind relationship with a former naval officer whom she meets out in the clubs. Paulina Garcia, Sergio Hernandez, Diego Fontecilla (R, 1:50) 4/29

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Labor Day Life has never been the same for Adele since her husband left her for his secretary. Adele and her son Henry have learned to get along on their own, but when an escaped convict enters the picture, everything will change. Frank helps Adele to learn how to live again. Can their relationship grow while the whole town is looking for Frank? Directed by Jason Reitman (Young Adult), it’s a second chance at love and life for Adele. Kate Winslet, Josh Brolin, Gattlin Griffith (PG-13, 1:51) 4/29

The Legend Of Hercules (3-D) The origin story of the the mythical Greek hero. Betrayed by his stepfather (the king), and exiled and sold into slavery because of a forbidden love, Hercules must use his formidable powers to fight his way back to his rightful kingdom. Kellan Lutz, Gaia Weiss, Scott Adkins (PG-13, 1:39) 4/29

The Sacrament Two journalists set out to document their friend’s search to find his missing sister. Kate Lyn Sheil, Joe Swanberg, Amy Seimetz (R, 1:35) 5/2

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty This is a classic story of a man who escapes reality through daydreams. Walter’s normal days are uneventful and even a bit boring, but this is about to change. It’s time to set out on a real journey to find a missing negative. This excursion will bring him to places that he could never imagine in his daydreams and have him doing things that were the furthest thing from his mind. Reality and fantasy begin intersecting and telling a true adventure story for the ages. Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Shirley MacLaine (PG, 1:54) 4/29

Walk of Shame Meghan Miles’ night out ends with a one-night stand with Gordon. Now as she sneaks out, she watches her car get towed and is left with no purse, house keys, phone or money and only hours to get to the biggest job interview of her career. Elizabeth Banks, James Marsden, Gillian Jacobs (R, 1:35) 5/2

Availability dates subject to change. Check your cable provider for ordering information.

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