Story: Nightingale is a provocative drama that probes the darkest corners of a disturbed mind, as a war veteran begins to unravel thread by thread. This searing story of solitude and isolation offers a poignant look at how life has failed one man. Source(s): HBO, IMDB.
Release Date: 2015 Genre: Drama Rating: NR Runtime: 94 mins. Studio(s): Azro Media, Datari Turner Productions, Leverage Films Director: Ty Hodges
Cast: Ryan Destiny (Grace), Meagan Good (Share), Raven-Symoné (Mary), Paige Hurd (Andrea), Garcelle Beauvais (Lisa), Blair Redford (Billy), Romeo Miller (Jason), Leticia Jimenez (Evelyn), Datari Turner (Jeffery).
Story: Movie follows seventeen-year-old Grace (Ryan Destiny), who grows up in a dysfunctional home raised by her single mother (Garcelle Beauvais). Grace fights for acceptance in the world while being bullied at school by Mary (Raven Symone). Grace looks for guidance from her best friend Andrea (Paige Hurd) and becomes heavily influenced by Andrea’s older sister Share (Meagan Good). A Girl Like Grace spirals into a dark world of sex, rebellion and her idea of womanhood. Source: Official Facebook page. Photo Source: mattersofmyheart.com.
Release Date: 5/9/15 (TV One) Genre: Drama Rating: NR Studio(s): Swirl Films Running Time: Unknown Director: Christine Swanson
Cast: Denise Boutté (Ruth), Gary Dourdan (Braxton), Loretta Devine (Naomi Marachond), James Pickens, Jr. (Stephen).
Story: Inspired by the biblical story, For The Love of Ruth follows the journey of Ruth Sommerling (Boutté), who, orphaned as a child and currently residing in a women’s shelter has lived a life filled with pain and disappointment. In rapid succession, Ruth marries Nicholas Marachond, but a dreadful accident leaves her widowed. Refusing to abandon the new family ties she’s formed, Ruth develops a close bond with Naomi Marachond (Devine). As the matriarch of the Marachond family, Naomi introduces Ruth to the fullness that a life filled with faith and loyalty presents. However, Naomi’s brother-in-law Stephen (Pickens, Jr.) discourages this connection and voices his suspicion of Ruth’s intentions. Ultimately, the love she desired all her life is found in Naomi’s reclusive cousin, Braxton (Dourdan) who despite objections from others showers Ruth with an outpouring of love and kindness. Source: TV One.
Release Date: 4/26/15 (TBA) Genre: Drama/Thriller Rating: R Studio(s): Loud Films; IntrygueGraphics Media. Running Time: Unknown Director: Tery Wilson Cast: Shaquita Smith (Serenity), Jaye Taylor (Rosella), Patrick Walker (Brayden), Blue Kimble (Jace), Sayyed Shabazz (Davey), Jael Roberson (April), Allan Ansell (Detective Swanson).
Story: Serenity has spent months orchestrating an identity theft heist that will payoff big but when a friend goes missing and the police get involved she has to make a decision to risk it all. Source: Official Facebook page, IMDB.
Release Date: 4/25/15 (Las Vegas Black Film Festival) Genre: Drama Rating: Unknown Studio(s): BCB Records & Productions, T Ford Model Productions Running Time:115 mins. Director: Thomas Mikal Ford
Cast: Jazsmin Lewis (Gabriele Winters), Thomas Mikal Ford (Jordan Winters), Bria L. Murphy (Asia), Viviane Brazile (Vivienne), Miguel A. Nunez, Jr. (Daryl), Mark Christopher Lawrence (Rich), Carl Anthony Payne, II (Mark), Dorien Wilson (Samson), Karen Malina White (Gabriele’s mother).
Story: This thrilling story about love, betrayal and forgiveness, centers on Gabriele Winters, a successful no nonsense Deputy District Attorney, with an adoring and equally as successful husband (Jordan) and beautiful college age daughter (Asia). One day a case lands on her desk that threatens to expose a secret she has kept hidden for years. Could Donte, the alleged graffiti artist she is now prosecuting, be the SECRET that has haunted her for years? In her quest to find out the truth about Donte and yet maintain her secret, Gabriel begins breaking all the rules and her life is spiraling out of control; Jordan is disturbed by his wife’s unusual behavior and now believes that Gabriel is involved with another man. Gabriel is further pushed to the limits when Donte begins dating her daughter, Asia! Gabriel is forced to solve this mystery before this lie will destroy her marriage, life and job. This fact-finding, soul-stirring journey Gabriel now finds herself on, poses a conflict of interest not only in her professional life, but more importantly in her personal life. After peeling back years of hurt, pain and secrets, Gabriel discovers the importance of forgiveness and unconditional love. Source(s): coithemovie.com (official site), IMDB.
Release Date: 5/8/15 (In Theaters – Limited) Genre: Comedy/Drama Rating: R Running Time: 84 mins. Studio:A I R Media, GVN Releasing Director: Corey Grant
Cast:Amber Rose (Lexi), Eva Marcille (Sheila), Drew Sidora (Lavae), Marcus T. Paulk (Lil Danger), Don Hale, Jr. (Brian), Anne-Marie Johnson (Mama Layne), Amin Joseph (Thomas), Sade Kimora Young (Young Sheila), Asia Monet Ray (Young Lexi), Laya DeLeon Hayes (Young Lavae), Essence Atkins (Corrine Wells), Erica Ash (Jamaya).
Story:Sister Code is the funny and touching story of three foster sisters with drastically different personalities, living together in Los Angeles. Amber Rose plays Lexi, the free-spirited artist; Eva Marcille is Sheila, the corporate killer with a soft side, and Drew Sidora works her magic as Lavae, the glue that keeps the family together.
With the revered matriarch of the family gone, the James girls must learn to navigate the choppy waters of love, life and sisterhood without her. And when a tragic sisterly secret is revealed, they must learn to dig deep, put their differences aside, and tap into that never-ending bond instilled in them by their beloved foster mother.
Through it all, our three sisters will grow closer, love harder, and ultimately prove that mama James was right all along… blood may be thicker than water, but love is thicker than everything. The story of the James sisters will inspire all of us to celebrate the most important people in our lives: our family. Source: sistercodemovie.com, official site; IMDB.
Release Date: 5/29/15; HBO (6/17/14 – Los Angeles Film Festival)
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