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Top 5 New DVD Releases - October 5

By Jurgen Fauth & Marcy Dermansky, About.com

Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11," Lars von Trier's "The Five Obstructions," Brian Dannelly's "Saved" and more.

1. Fahrenheit 9/11

Fahrenheit 9/11 DVD
Equal parts entertaining and infuriating, Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11" is already more than just a movie. It's a political event, which is precisely why the film has been rushed to DVD only a month before the elections. "Fahrenheit 9/11" won the Palme D'Or at Cannes and took in over one million dollars at the box office. Special features include a featurette about the film and many deleted scenes.

2. The Five Obstructions

The Five Obstructions DVD
Two Danish directors challenge each other to a cinematic mind game: veteran filmmaker Jorgen Leth will remake one of his own films, with rules given to him by Lars von Trier ("Dogville.") The surprising turns of their creative experiment are chronicled in this thrilling meta-film.

3. Saved!

Brian Dannelly's debut feature "Saved!" edgy teen comedy is set in a Christian high school. When Mary (Jena Malone) sacrifices her virginity in an attempt to heterosexualize her gay boyfriend, she finds herself pregnant - and worse - a social outcast. Macaulay Culkin, Eva Amurri, Mary Louise Parker and Mandy Moore co-star.

4. Decline Of The American Empire

Acclaimed Canadian director Denys Arcand's witty comedy focuses on the marriages and affairs of eight intellectual friends. The precursor to the award winning "Barbarian Invasions," featuring the same cast of characters.

5. Born Rich

Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical empire heir Jamie Johnson decided to turn the camera on himself and his friends. The documentary about growing up rich is only a partial success because the children of enormous wealth are reluctant to reveal themselves, but the occasional honest moments are fascinating.

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