In the sequel to the award-winning hit motion picture, Blacula, this film opens with the impending death of Mama Loa, a dying priestess of vodoun. Surrounded by members of her spiritual group, she, in one of her final acts, declares her succe...
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Referenced as “Dracula’s soul brother” in the film trailer, Blacula is the story an African prince who is bitten by Dracula, the vampire count of Transylvania. Set in 1780, Mamuwalde (William Marshall), accompanied by his wife, Princess...
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Set in Los Angeles, Melinda is primarily about Frankie J. Parker (Calvin Lockhart), a handsome, charismatic and popular disc jockey. A confirmed bachelor and karate enthusiast, he is active in the Black community, even taking lessons at the local...
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The Learning Tree is based upon the semi-autobiographical novel by acclaimed photographer, writer, director and composer, Gordon Parks. The film shares the same name as Parks’ novel, which was published in 1963. This coming of age fil...
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Mr. Untouchable is a cinematic compilation of news footage and interviews, including with its titular lead, Leroy “Nicky” Barnes. In the 1970s, Barnes was an African-American kingpin who reigned supreme over the trafficking of heroin in Harle...
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Set in 1934, Hoodlum is a fictionalized account of the real-life figures of New York organized crime during Prohibition. It centers upon the battle between Black and White coalitions for control of the policy betting systems operating in Harlem, ...
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This film centers upon Leslie Wright (Queen Latifah), a physical therapist. She and her god-sister, Morgan (Paula Patton), live together. While both ladies are single, the more glamourous and shallow Morgan is constantly dating in order...
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Set in Chicago, Illinois, Roll, Bounce occurs in 1978. It is the story of teenager and avid roller-skater, Xavier “X” Smith (Bow Wow), attempting to adjust to the trials that accompany the transition into young adulthood. Trying to ...
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Double Victory presents the pivotal and historic role that Blacks, as Tuskegee Airmen, played during World War II. The Tuskegee Airmen valiantly fought a war on two fronts: they fought against fascism overseas and they fought for racial justi...
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Based upon history, The Tuskegee Airmen opens with Hannibal “Iowa” Lee (Laurence Fishburne) on a train, traveling to Tuskegee, Alabama. Set during World War II, Lee is en route to flight training school at Moton Field. He, along with other ...
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