By: blackcinemaconnection March 6, 2020 Upcoming FilmsDayo Okeniyi, featured, Harry Lennix, Kat Graham, Mykelti Williamson, Naturi NaughtonLeave a Comment

Emperor

Release Date: 3/27/20 Genre: Drama Rating: PG-13 Director: Mark Amin Studio(s): Hudlin Entertainment, Sobini Films Running Time: Unknown Cast: Dayo Okeniyi (Shields Green), Naturi Naughton (Sarah Green), Kat Graham (Delores), Mykelti Williamson (Truesdale), James Cromwell (John Brown), Bruce Dern (Levi Coffin), Harry Lennix (Frederick Douglass). Story: Emperor is inspired by the legend of Shields ‘Emperor’ Green, a…

By: blackcinemaconnection March 6, 2020 Upcoming FilmsChris Rock, featured, Samuel L. Jackson, SequelLeave a Comment

Spiral

a/k/a Spiral: From the Book of Saw Release Date: 5/15/20; In Theaters Genre: Horror Rating: R Director: Darren Lynn Bousman Studio(s): Twisted Pictures, Burg/Koules Productions, Dahlstar, Serendipity Productions Running Time: Unknown Cast: Samuel L. Jackson (Marcus), Chris Rock (Det. Zeke Banks), Marisol Nichols (Capt. Angie Garza), Max Minghella (William Schenk), Genelle Williams (Lisa Banks). Story: A sadistic…

By: blackcinemaconnection March 1, 2020March 1, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Kofi Siriboe, Michael Ealy, Naturi Naughton, SXSW Film Festival, Tristan Mack Wilds, Uzo AdubaLeave a Comment

Really Love

Release Date: 3/15/20; SXSW Film Festival Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Angel Kristi Williams Studio(s): MACRO Running Time: Unknown Cast: Michael Ealy, Naturi Naughton, Uzo Aduba, Jade Eshete, Tristan Mack Wilds, Kofi Siriboe Details: Really Love follows the life of a starving artist in gentrifying Washington D.C. who is struggling to find his place in the prestigious…

By: blackcinemaconnection March 1, 2020March 1, 2020 Upcoming FilmsAja Naomi King, featured, Mo McRae, Mykelti Williamson, SXSW Film Festival, Trai ByersLeave a Comment

The 24th

Release Date: 3/15/20; SXSW Film Festival Genre: Drama/History Rating: NR Director: Kevin Willmott Studio(s): EMJAG Productions Running Time: 105 mins. Cast: Trai Byers (Boston), Bashir Salahuddin (Big Joe), Aja Naomi King (Marie), Mo McRae (Walker), Tosin Morohunfola (Franklin), Mykelti Williamson (Sgt. Hayes), Thomas Haden Church (Col. Norton), Lorenzo Yearby (Lucky). Story: The 24th tells the true…

By: blackcinemaconnection March 1, 2020March 1, 2020 Upcoming FilmsBill Bellamy, Blair Underwood, Carmen Ejogo, featured, Netflix, Octavia Spencer, Tiffany HaddishLeave a Comment

Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker

Release Date: 3/20/20; Netflix – Limited Series Genre: Drama/Biography Rating: NR Director(s): Kasi Lemmons and DeMane Davis Studio(s): Netflix, SpringHill Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television Story: The four-part limited series Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker will debut on Netflix on March 20. In the series, Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer stars as Sarah Breedlove,…

By: blackcinemaconnection March 1, 2020March 1, 2020 Upcoming FilmsBET, Essence Atkins, featured, Jasmine Guy, Keith RobinsonLeave a Comment

Open

Release Date: 3/14/20; BET & BET Her Genre: Drama/Romance Rating: NR Director(s): Cas Sigers-Beedles Studio(s): Nina Holiday Entertainment Running Time: 87 mins. Cast: Essence Atkins (Wren), Keith Robinson (Cameron), Matt Cedeño (Mars), Kerri J. Baldwin (Tea Cup), Franceli Chapman (Viv), Imani Duckett (Luna), Marquita Goings (Courtney), Jason Graham (Ed), Chantal Maurice (Kendall), Roxzane T. Mims (Ruth),…

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Antebellum

Release Date: 4/24/20; In Theaters Genre: Horror/Thriller Rating: TBA Director(s): Gerard Bush, Christopher Renz Studio(s): QC Entertainment, Lionsgate Running Time: TBA Cast: Janelle Monáe, Marque Richardson II, Eric Lange, Jack Huston, Kiersey Clemons, Tongayi Chirisa, Gabourey Sidibe, Rob Aramayo, Lily Cowles, Jena Malone. Story: Antebellum is a terrifying new thriller from the producer of the acclaimed films Get Out and…

By: blackcinemaconnection February 26, 2019March 1, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Jordan Peele, Remake, Teyonah Parris, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II2 Comments

Candyman

Release Date: 6/12/2020; In Theaters Genre: Horror Rating: TBA Director: Nia DaCosta Writing Credits: Clive Barker (characters), Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld Studio(s): Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Monkeypaw Productions Running Time: TBA Cast: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Tony Todd (Daniel Robitaille / Candyman), Colman Domingo, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Teyonah Parris, Nadia Simms. Details: There’s a new “Candyman” in town. Jordan…

Upcoming Films

The following is a list of upcoming Black films. These titles are expected to be released in any one or combination of formats including theatrical release, DVD/Blu-Ray, direct-to-video (including video-on-demand and streaming), made-for TV/Cable, Limited Series or to be previewed at national film festivals. The movie release schedule is preliminary and subject to change. Check back often…

Announced Projects

This page is dedicated to Black cinema titles which fall into any of the following categories: Announced: Films in early development based on confirmed details released by the studio and/or production company. Development: Producers typically work with screenwriters preparing the story outline into a workable script in an effort to garner a “greenlight” for the…

Black Cinema Databank

The purpose of this databank is to provide viewers with a complete listing of Black cinema titles as well as some insight into what a particular movie is about by presenting a detailed synopsis, stills, trailers, and interesting facts about the title. No attempt is made to provide a comprehensive review or detailed analysis of…

Cherry

By: blackcinemaconnection March 11, 2020

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Release Date: 3/17/20 – DVD (Original Release – 5/5/18) Genre: Thriller Rating: NR Director: Stephanie James Running Time: 74 mins. Cast: Raven Hopkins, Wanda Vazquez, Dontae Johnson, Gabrielle Lavigne, Dasaun Sanford, Caneil Oliver. Story: Cherry, a young prostitute who has a past of abandonment, heartbreak and abuse finds out how much loss she can handle…

Bamboozled

By: blackcinemaconnection March 11, 2020

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Release Date: 3/17/20; DVD/Blu-Ray (Original Release – 10/6/00) Genre: Drama Rating: R Director: Spike Lee Studio(s): 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks Running Time: 135 minutes Cast: Damon Wayans (Pierre Delacroix/Peerless Dothan), Savion Glover (Manray/Mantan), Jada Pinkett Smith (Sloan Hopkins), Tommy Davidson (Womack/Sleep ‘N Eat), Michael Rapaport (Thomas Dunwitty), Mos Def (Julius Hopkins/Big Blak Afrika), Thomas…

Emperor

By: blackcinemaconnection March 6, 2020

Upcoming FilmsDayo Okeniyi, featured, Harry Lennix, Kat Graham, Mykelti Williamson, Naturi NaughtonLeave a Comment

Spiral

By: blackcinemaconnection March 6, 2020

Upcoming FilmsChris Rock, featured, Samuel L. Jackson, SequelLeave a Comment

True To The Game 2

By: blackcinemaconnection March 6, 2020

Upcoming FilmsAndra Fuller, Erica Peeples, Lil Mama, Rotimi, Sequel, Vivica A. FoxLeave a Comment

Release Date: 4/10/20; In Theaters Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Jamal Hill Studio(s): Faith Media Distribution Running Time: Unknown Cast: Cast members from the original film returning for the sequel are Vivica A. Fox, Andra Fuller, Erica Peeples, Iyana Halley, and Jamaar Simon. New additions are Rotimi, Jeremy Meeks, Niatia ‘Lil Mama’ Kirkland, Faith Evans, Starletta…

Really Love

By: blackcinemaconnection March 1, 2020March 1, 2020

Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Kofi Siriboe, Michael Ealy, Naturi Naughton, SXSW Film Festival, Tristan Mack Wilds, Uzo AdubaLeave a Comment