Based On A Novel – Black Cinema Connection

Just Mercy

By: blackcinemaconnection March 12, 2019November 17, 2019

Upcoming FilmsBased On A Novel, Based on Actual Events, featured, Jamie Foxx, Michael B. Jordan, O'Shea Jackson1 Comment

Release Date: 1/17/2020; In Theaters Genre: Drama/Biography Rating: PG-13 Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Studio(s): Netter Productions, Warner Bros. Running Time: Unknown Cast: Michael B. Jordan as Bryan Stevenson; Jamie Foxx as Walter McMillian; Brie Larson as Eva Ansley; O’Shea Jackson, Jr. as Anthony Ray Hinton; Tim Blake Nelson as Ralph Myers; Rob Morgan as Herbert…

The Underwoods of Napa Valley

By: blackcinemaconnection November 16, 2018

Upcoming FilmsBased On A Novel, Maverick EntertainmentLeave a Comment

Release Date: 11/20/18; DVD Genre: Romance Rating: NR Director: Janice Dennie Studio(s): Kente Productions Running Time: 97 mins. Cast: Kareef Groce (Kenton Underwood), Felicia Sails (Tiffany Young). Story: The feature-length film is based on Janice L. Dennie’s novel, “Kenton’s Vintage Affair” part of her The Underwoods of Napa Valley book series. Kenton Underwood is protective of his…

The Family Business

By: blackcinemaconnection January 7, 2018February 7, 2018

Upcoming FilmsBased On A Novel, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Ernie Hudson, Valarie PettifordLeave a Comment

Release Date: 5/11/18; In Theaters Genre: Drama/Crime Rating: NR Director: Trey Haley Studio(s): Urban Books Media, Tri Destined Studios Running time: Unknown Cast: Ernie Hudson (L.C. Duncan), Valarie Pettiford (Charlotte Duncan), Darrin Dewitt Henson (Orlando Duncan), Armand Assante (Sal Dash), Nicholas Turturro (Councilman Ronald Sims), Emilio Rivera (Alejandro Zuniga), Miguel A. Núñez, Jr. (Harris Grant),…

True to the Game

By: blackcinemaconnection August 16, 2017

Upcoming FilmsAndra Fuller, Based On A Novel, Columbus Short, Jennifer Freeman, Nelsan Ellis, Vivica A. FoxLeave a Comment

Release Date: 9/8/17; In Theaters Genre: Drama Rating: NR Running Time: Unknown Director: Preston A. Whitmore, II Studio: Imani Motion Pictures Cast: Erica Peeples (Gena Hollins), Vivica A. Fox (Shoog), Nelsan Ellis (Tyrik), Malcolm David Kelley (Black), Jennifer Freeman (Lita), Columbus Short (Quadir Richards), Nafessa Williams (Sahirah), Andra Fuller (Jerrell), Draya Michele (Cherelle), Starletta DuPois…

A Wrinkle In Time

By: blackcinemaconnection June 29, 2017January 16, 2018

Upcoming FilmsAndre Holland, Ava DuVernay, Based On A Novel, Disney, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Oprah WinfreyLeave a Comment

Release Date: 3/9/18; In Theaters Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Rating: Unknown Running Time: Unknown Director: Ava DuVernay Studio(s): Walt Disney Pictures, Whitaker Entertainment, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Cast: Storm Reid (Meg Murry), Oprah Winfrey (Mrs. Which), Chris Pine (Dr. Alex Murry), Reese Witherspoon (Mrs. Whatsit), Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Dr. Kate Murry), Mindy Kaling (Mrs. Who), Michael Peña…

Everything, Everything

By: blackcinemaconnection February 15, 2017

Upcoming FilmsAmandla Stenberg, Anika Noni Rose, Based On A Novel, DramaLeave a Comment

Release Date: 5/19/17 Genre: Drama/Romance Rating: NR Running Time: Unknown Director: Stella Meghie Studio(s): Alloy Entertainment, Itaca Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Cast: Amandla Stenberg (Maddy Whittier), Nick Robinson (Olly Bright), Anika Noni Rose (Dr. Whittier), Ana de la Reguera (Carla), Taylor Hickson (Kara Bright). Story: Based on the Young Adult novel by Nicola Yoon and starring…