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'The Stoning of Soraya M.'

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As its title suggests, "The Stoning of Soraya M." culminates in a ghastly outpouring of crimson blood. It splatters an Iranian woman's white dress and darkens the yellow sand around her. The colors seem symbolic, but the film lacks any shades of gray.

Based on a 1994 nonfiction book, "Stoning" takes on new relevance in a world now keenly aware of the Middle East. Its tale, and others like...

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