Reflections, Perceptions and Misconceptions of Black Culture in Film
Release Date: 8/4/2020; DVD (Original Release – 2018) Genre: Thriller Rating: NR Directors: Sheena Herod, Wardell Richardson Studio(s): Tapoo Productions Running Time: 65 mins. Cast: Blue Kimble, Stephanie Stevens, Denise Monet Bingley Story: Daniel and his wife Brenda appeared to have it all together, but smiles can be deceiving and kisses can be poison. A healthy marriage is…
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Release Date: 8/18/2020; DVD (Original Release – 2018) Genre: Comedy/Drama Rating: NR Director: Laron M. Chapman Studio(s): WeerNProduction, You People, Maverick Entertainment. Running Time: 94 Minutes Cast: Joseph Lee Anderson, Gabrielle Reyes, James Austin Kerr. Story: You People is a satirical comedy about modern stereotypes, chronicling the life of an intelligent, white-washed, African-American college student, adopted…
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Release Date: 7/16/2020; Netflix Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Peter Sullivan Studio(s): Hybrid, Netflix Cast: Nia Long (Ellie), Omar Epps (David), Stephen Bishop (Michael), Aubrey Cleland (Brittany), Maya Stojan (Courtney), Kj Smith (Deborah), Jason-Shane Scott (Travis), Carolyn Hennesy (Janice), Fredella Calloway (Dr. Beverly), Estelle (Linda). Story: Ellie (Nia Long) tries to mend her marriage with…
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a/k/a #2MinutesofFame Release Date: 6/16/2020 ; DVD/VOD Genre: Comedy Rating: R Director: Leslie Small Studio(s): Codeblack Entertainment, Lionsgate Running Time: 97 mins. Cast: Kimrie Lewis, Keke Palmer, Katt Williams, RonReaco Lee, Jay Pharoah, Reatha Grey, Valery M. Ortiz, Madeleine Byrne, Jim Wise, Jonny Berryman Story: After his impressions of a comedian named Marques (Katt Williams)…
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Release Date: 6/16/20; DVD Genre: Drama/Thriller Rating: NR Director: Nelson J. Davis Studio(s): Film Architectz Running Time: 70 mins. Cast: Nelson J. Davis, David Melvin, Monica Crumpler, Jason Hill Story: Alonso’s wife leaves him because of financial strain in their marriage which stems from the taxi company Alonso’s deceased father left him. He is willing…
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Release Date: 7/3/2020; Disney+ Genre: Biography/Historical Rating: PG-13 Director: Thomas Kail Studio(s): Walt Disney Pictures, 5000 Broadway Productions, RadicalMedia Running Time: 160 mins. Cast: Lin-Manuel Miranda (Alexander Hamilton), Phillipa Soo (Eliza Hamilton), Leslie Odom, Jr. (Aaron Burr), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Angelica Schuyler), Chris Jackson (George Washington), Daveed Diggs (Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson), Okieriete Onaodowan (Hercules Mulligan/James…
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