Release Date: 3/3/20; DVD (Original Release – 2019)
Genre: Thriller
Rating: NR
Director(s): Bobby Peoples & Renee Peoples
Studio(s): The Peoples Network, Maverick
Running Time: 75 mins.
Cast: Shatareia Stokes, Ron English, Princess Elmore, Nic Starr.
Story: When a generational curse catches up to Sisley, she must try to overcome all the obstacles throughout her life and learn to forgive or suffer mentally for all eternity. Source: Maverick Entertainment.
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Release Date: 2/20/20; BET+
Genre: Drama/Thriller
Rating: NR
Director: Trey Haley
Studio(s): Influence Productions, Tri Destined Studios, Urban Books Media, BET Films
Running Time: Unknown
Cast: Roger Gueneveur Smith, Deborah Cox, Kellita Smith, Columbus Short, Nadine Ellis, Gary Dourdan, Anthony Hamilton, Drew Sidora, Bebe Drake, Broderick Hunter, Todd Anthony.
Story: Best selling author, Carl Weber introduces us to the Hudsons, a family of African-American lawyers lead by famed attorney Bradley Hudson. Bradley is the Johnnie Cochran of our time; and along with his son Lamont, daughter Desiree and new wife Carla, the Hudsons make up some of the best legal minds in the country. They are going to need it to defend Grammy award winning singer Savannah against the murder charges of killing her celebrity husband Kyle Kirby. Source: Blackfilm.com.
Release Date: 2/8/2020; TV One
Genre: Romance
Rating: NR
Director: Roger M. Bobb
Studio(s): Swirl Films, TV One
Running Time: 120 mins.
Cast: Monique Coleman (April), Darrin Dewitt Henson (Derrick), Erica Pinkett (Kiki), Mykel Shannon Jenkins (Alonzo), Brely Evans, Blue Kimble, Jason Turner, Porsha Williams, Dorien Wilson.
Story: A once-loving couple connected by dance, after facing marital struggles, use their passion for Chicago-style step-dancing to reignite the spark in their marriage.
Steppin’ Back To Love chronicles the tumultuous, romantic journey of Derrick and April, whose undeniable chemistry led to a sultry, storybook romance filled with a number of dance championships. Over time, external factors force them to take to the dancefloor less, when their marriage begins to slide. Their relationship is put to the test when Derrick’s success photographing a racy internet star breeds jealousy in his wife. April finds distraction from her marital issues in the form of attention from Alonzo, a handsome doctor that she spends long hours with at work. Faced so many challenges, the couple has to decide whether to take a final bow on their relationship or step back into love with one another. Source(s): Blackfilm.com; TV One; Interruptedblogs.com.
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Release Date: 2/4/20; DVD (Original Release 5/4/2019)
Genre: Comedy
Rating: NR
Director: Butch Maier
Studio(s): Sumbadhat Productions, Maverick
Running Time: 75 mins.
Cast: Lamont Ferguson, Shanadiah Nicole, Malachi Dewitt, Karen M. Bryson, Ron Bianchi, Jasmine Chandler, Michelle Highsmith.
Story: A man who forgets his wedding anniversary angers one woman. Imagine angering four of the most important women in your life on the same day! That’s what happens when one man does something unthinkable and seemingly unforgivable …HE FORGETS MOTHER’S DAY! Ben Wilson has one hour to sneak out of his house and find adequate gifts for the four moms in his life – his wife Mary, daughter Abby, mother Ruth and mother-in-law Mother Dunbar – or face their wrath! Source: Maverick Entertainment.
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Release Date: 1/27/20; Sundance Film Festival
Genre: Horror
Rating: R
Director: Shana Feste
Studio(s): Automatik, Blumhouse Productions, Quiet Girl Productions, Universal Pictures
Running Time: 93 mins.
Cast: Ella Balinska (Cherie), Pilou Asbæk (Ethan), Clark Gregg, Betsy Brandt, Jess Gabor (Maya), Aml Ameen
Story: A blind date turns violent and the woman has to get home through Los Angeles, with her date in pursuit. Source(s): Sundance.org.
Release Date: 8/21/20; In Theaters
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Rating: TBA
Director(s): Gerard Bush, Christopher Renz
Studio(s): QC Entertainment, Lionsgate
Running Time: 105 mins.
Cast: Janelle Monáe, Marque Richardson II, Eric Lange, Jack Huston, Kiersey Clemons, Tongayi Chirisa, Gabourey Sidibe, Rob Aramayo, Lily Cowles, Jena Malone.
Story: Veronica Henley, a successful author, finds herself stuck in a twisted reality after her abusive ex-husband incapacitates her on the way home one night. Desperate to be free of this nightmare, Veronica must navigate the unstable fantasy before her time is up. Antebellum is a terrifying new thriller from the producer of the acclaimed films Get Out and Us, and groundbreaking directors Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz (Bush+Renz). Successful author Veronica finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late. Source(s): The Hollywood News; Antebellummovie.com, official site.
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