A dramatized account of the story of The Black Panther Party of Self-Defense. Director: Mario Van Peebles Writers: Melvin Van Peebles (novel), Melvin Van Peebles (screenplay) Stars: Kadeem Hardison, Bokeem Woodbine and Joe Don Baker Read more...
Tracy, an aspiring designer from the slums of Chicago puts herself through fashion school in the hopes of becoming one of the world's top designers. Her ambition leads her to Rome spurring a choice between the man she loves or her newfound success. Director: Berry Gordy, and 1 more credit... Read more...
Fired from his job for exposing corrupt business practices, a former biotech executive turns to impregnating wealthy lesbians for profit. Director: Spike Lee Writers: Michael Genet (story), Michael Genet (screenplay), and 1 more credit » Stars: Anthony Mackie, Kerry Washington and... Read more...
In 1981 in L.A., Monica moves in next door to Quincy. They're 11, and both want to play in the NBA, just like Quincy's dad. Their love-hate relationship lasts into high school, with Monica's edge and Quincy's top-dog attitude separating them, except when Quincy's parents argue and he climbs thro... Read more...
Claudine tries to provide for her six children in Harlem while on welfare. She has a romance with Roop, a cheerful garbageman she meets while working on the side as a maid. Director: John Berry Writers: Lester Pine, Tina Pine Stars: Diahann Carroll, James Earl Jones and Lawrence Hilt... Read more...
My name is Lana Adams. I am a writer, by definition. I am a twenty-something year old, recent graduate of Temple University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and I am interested in helping people. I want to help people in whatever way that I can, whether it’s informing people about pertinent... Read more...
The widow of murdered civil rights leader Medger Evers and a district attorney struggle to finally bring the murderer to justice. Director: Rob Reiner Writer: Lewis Colick Stars: Alec Baldwin, James Woods and Whoopi Goldberg Read more...
Slam tells the story of Ray Joshua, an original, gifted young MC trapped in a war-zone housing project known as Dodge City. Unable to find a job, Ray copes with the despair and poverty of his neighborhood by using his wits and verbal talent. Director: Marc Levin Writers: Marc Levin (... Read more...
A drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Director: Gary Fleder Writers: Charles Leavitt, Robert Gallagher (book) Stars: Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid and Clancy Brown Read more...