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Release Date:  Original Release: 11/1/20; Amazon Video
Genre:  Romance/Holiday
Rating:  TV-PG
Director:  Peggy Williams
Studio(s):  Legacy Distribution Fisher Films, SDE Stacie Davis Enterprises
Running Time:  76 mins.
Cast:  Kellie Shanygne Williams, Darius McCrary, Joslyn Y. Hall, David L. Rowell, Jessi Nicolet, Terrence Shingler.

Story:  After losing her parents in a car accident, Elle (Joslyn Y. Hall), a career-driven investment banker has given up on finding love and the Christmas spirit until she meets Wesley (David L. Rowell), a former NBA player and CEO of a small marketing firm. Impetuously, Wesley invites Elle home for Christmas in South Carolina with his mother and uncle (Kellie Shanygne Williams and Darius McCrary). Hesitantly, Elle accepts and is thrown for a loop when she falls in love and finds the spirit of Christmas again.  Source:  Black Film and TV; IMDB.

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For The Love Of Christmas

Release Date:  11/20/18/18 & 11/21/18; BET Her (Original Release Year:  2016)
Genre:  Drama/Holiday
Rating:  NR
Director:  Christopher Nolen
Studio(s):  Nferno Productions LLC
Cast:  Jazsmin Lewis (Sunday Hughes), Trae Ireland (Bryson Hughes), Brad James (Owen Cotton), Aaron D. Spears (Langston Simms), Noree Victoria (Harmony Simms), Christopher Nolen (Chris Barber), Harry Lennix (God).

Story:  For The Love of Christmas follows Bryson, a devoted husband with a strong desire to have children, and Sunday, a once loving wife, who at some point has lost touch with peace, love and the gift of giving. But when a homeless family appears on their doorstep, bearing nothing but the true meaning of love, Sunday’s heart is reacquainted with the vows that once held their marriage together.  Source:  Black Film.

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Traces Of Indignity

Release Date:   12/4/18; DVD
Genre:  Drama
Rating:  NR
Director:  Renee Williams
Studio(s):   ClassA Entertainment, Maverick Entertainment
Running Time:  77 mins.

Cast:  Kris Lloyd, Michelle Sanford, Jessica Osborn, Pamela Ricardo, D.K Grissett, Mark A. Story.

Story:   Dr. Augusta Weber has traveled the world over promoting her books, DVD’s and selling out public speaking events. She is a retired College Professor who is greatly admired by all. Although Dr. Weber is an advocate for being straight-forward, open and honest, she is protecting a deep, dark secret that has plagued her for years. An aggressive journalist, Ruby, is determined to denounce Dr. Weber’s character by uncovering the truth and scoring the next big story.  Source:  Maverick Entertainment.

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Christmas Swap, The

the-christmas-swapRelease Date:  2016; TV One
Genre:  Family/Holiday
Rating:  NR
Director:  Jerry LaMothe
Studio(s):   Swirl Films; TV One.
Cast:   Dondre Whitfield (Gerry Craig), Christian Keyes (Ellis Craig), Stella Doyle (Clara Craig), Diallo Thompson (Junior), Delpaneaux Wills (Paul), Chris Whitley (Josh), Tracey Heggins (Mia).

Story:  A down-on-his-luck single father (Dondré T. Whitfield) questions his decision to give up his dreams to take care of his ailing mother.  A Christmas miracle gives him a glimpse of what his life would have been like if he’d made a different choice.  The ensemble cast includes Christian Keyes, Tracey Heggins, Stella Doyle, Diallo Thompson, Delpaneaux Wills, and Chris Whitley.  Source(s):   TV One; Style Magazine.

Merry Christmas, Baby

merry-christmas-baby-stillRelease Date:  2016; UpTV
Genre:  Family/Holiday
Rating:  NR
Director:  Rhonda Baraka
Studio(s):   Swirl Films, UPTV.

Cast:  Malinda Williams (Marci), Victoria Rowell (Stephanie), Karon Riley (Blair), Gregory Alan Williams (Donald), Chrystale Wilson (Elizabeth), Deetta West (Myra), Lola Riley (Chandler), Nadej K. Bailey (Denny).

Story:  The Chandler family is back and bigger than ever! Determined to make her baby’s first Christmas a memorable one, Marci throws herself into both planning the perfect Christmas and building her new event planning business.  But when the business gets off to a rocky start and members of her family face their own hardships, Marci will discover that when your plans for a perfect Christmas start to fall apart, it just might be the miracle you need.  Source(s):  UpTV; IMDB.

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Bold Evil Liar

bold-evil-liarRelease Date:  2015
Genre:   Drama
Rating:  NR
Running Time:  120 mins.
Director:  Jomae Scott
Studio(s):  Jomae Productions; Maverick Entertainment

Cast:  Vernon Snoop Robinson (Apollo), Andromeda Jones (Bel), Robin L. White (Joi), Emerald Khan (Eve), Sophia Knolton (Gennie), Amy Cannon Bryant (Datra), Jamar Harris (Drake).

Story:   Apollo Love and his wife, Joi, don’t know if their marriage can survive his affair with the beautiful seductress, Bel. Although the affair has ended, Bel is in full stalker mode while the Love family tries to deal with Apollo’s unfaithfulness, and the recent death of Joi’s parents. A web of lies and secrets that have been hidden by other members of both of their families are uncovered, and everyone starts to look scandalous. In the end, the biggest Bold Evil Liar wins.  Source(s):  Maverick Entertainment; IMDB.

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