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Paper Gods

By: blackcinemaconnection March 16, 2021February 28, 2021

Rumoured or Announced ProjectsBased On A Novel, Nia LongLeave a Comment

Status: Optioned Genre: Drama Director: TBA Cast: Nia Long (Victoria Dobbs) Story: Paper Gods spotlights the struggles and battles professionally and personally for Atlanta Mayor Victoria Dobb, who will be portrayed by Nia Long in the series. The third novel by ex-political strategist and now Daily Beast editor-at-large Goldie Taylor, Paper Gods peels back the…

Dutch

By: blackcinemaconnection July 26, 2020November 18, 2020

Upcoming FilmsAmerican Black Film Festival, Based On A Novel, Lance GrossLeave a Comment

Release Date: 11/27/20; Limited (Original Release: August 2020; American Black Film Festival) Genre: Action Rating: NR Director: Preston A. Whitmore II Studio(s): Dutch Film Productions, Imani Entertainment Group, Imani Films, Faith Media Distribution Running Time: 101 mins. Cast: Lance Gross, Melissa L. Williams, Macy Gray, Tyrin Turner, Michael Blackson, Jeremy Meeks, James Hyde. Story: The film…

Just Mercy

By: blackcinemaconnection March 12, 2019January 26, 2020

Upcoming FilmsBased On A Novel, Based on Actual Events, 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, 2017March 6, 2020

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…