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Life Of A King

Life of A KingRelease Date: February 11, 2014 (DVD);
January 17, 2014 (In Theaters & VOD)
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 102 mins.
Studio: Millennium Entertainment
Director: Jake Goldberger
Cast: Cuba Gooding, Jr. (Eugene)
Dennis Haysbert (Searcy)
LisaGay Hamilton (Sheila King)
Malcolm M. Mays (Tahime)
Story: True story of one man’s inspiring mission to better the lives of inner-city youth in Washington, D.C. After being incarcerated for 18 years, Eugene Brown established the Big Chair Chess Club to help pull kids off the streets. Using the simple chess-inspired motto “think before you move,” Brown helped give troubled students something that he never had: a future. (Synopsis taken from Millennium Entertainment.

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I Used To Love Her

I Used to Love HerRelease Date: 1/21/2014 Direct-to-Video
Genre: Drama
Rating: NR
Running Time: 90 mins.
Studio: Maverick Entertainment Group
Director: Mark Harris
Cast: Mel Roberson (Ramadan), Lil Rel (Country), Toya Turner (Simee), Simeon Henderson (Terrence), Sheree Bynum (Tyra), Lorenzo Hunt (Shawn)
Story: Simee, a well-known pop singer has lost her way and soul in the music industry. On a path to find herself she falls in love with a man far from her type but has characteristics which are much needed in her growth. Now she must make sure her past doesn’t ruin her future with her new love. (Synopsis taken from Maverick Entertainment). Warning: The following Trailer contains adult language.

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Incomplete

IncompleteRelease Date: 2/11/14 Direct-to-Video
Genre: Drama
Rating: N/A
Running Time: 89 mins.
Studio: Maverick Entertainment Group
Director(s): Charles Farmer, Jr., Abe Vilchez-Moran
Cast: Jaye Taylor (Kimberly Reed), Michael “Mike Pain” Davidson, Sanura, Donald Porter, Jr.
Story: The story of one woman’s longing to complete her family through love and desire but unearths an elusive weave of deception. A riveting tale of trust, betrayal and the fine lines that divides when secrets are hidden and shared with strangers.  (Synopsis adapted from Maverick Entertainment).

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Mother of George

Mother of GeorgeRelease Date: February 4, 2014 (DVD); September 13, 2013 (Theatrical, Limited)
Genre: Drama
Rating: R
Studio: Oscilloscope Laboratories;
Parts and Labor
Director: Andrew Dosunmu
Cast: Isaach De Bankolé (Ayodele Balogun)
Danai Gurira (Adenike Balogun)
Yaya DaCosta (Sade Bakare)
Anthony Okungbowa (Biyi Balogen)
Bukky Ajayi (Ma Ayo Balogun)
Angélique Kidjo (Ma Nike)

Story: Adenike and Ayodele are a Nigerian Couple living in Brooklyn. Following the joyous celebration of their wedding, complications arise out of their inability to conceive a child – a problem that devastates their family and defies cultural expectations, leading Adenike to make a shocking decision that could either save her family or destroy it. (Synopsis taken from Oscilloscope Laboratories, official site).

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The Inevitable Defeat Of Mister & Peete

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & PeeteRelease Date: 2/4/14 (DVD); 10/11/13 (Limited)
Genre: Drama
Rating: R
Running Time: 108 mins.
Studio: Codeblack Entertainment/Lionsgate Films
Director: George Tillman, Jr.
Cast: Skylan Brooks (Mister)
Ethan Dizon (Pete)
Jennifer Hudson (Mom Gloria)
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Sergeant Pike)
Jordin Sparks (Alice)
Julito McCullum (Dip Stick)
Anthony Mackie (Kris)
Jeffrey Wright (Henry)
Story: During a sweltering summer in New York City, 13-year-old Mister’s hard-living mother is apprehended by the police, leaving the boy and nine-year-old Pete alone to forage for food while dodging child protective services and the destructive scenarios of the Brooklyn projects. Faced with more than any child can be expected to bear, the resourceful Mister nevertheless feels he is an unstoppable force against seemingly unmovable obstacles. But what really keeps the pair in the survival game is much more Mister’s vulnerability than his larger-than-life attitude. (Synopsis taken from Codeblack).

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Baggage Claim

Baggage ClaimRelease Date: 2/4/14 (DVD); 9/27/13 (theatrical)
Genre: Comedy/Romance
Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 96 mins.
Studio: Sneak Preview Productions/ Fox Searchlight Pictures
Director: David Talbert
Cast: Paula Patton (Montana Moore)
Derek Luke (William Wright)
Taye Diggs (Langston)
Boris Kodjoe (Graham)
Trey Songz/Tremaine Neverson (Damon)
Jill Scott (Gail)
Adam Brody (Sam)
Jenifer Lewis (Catherine)
Djimon Hounsou (Quinton)
Lauren London (Sheree)
Christina Milian (Taylor)
Tia Mowry-Hardrict (Janine)
Story: Determined to get engaged before her youngest sister’s wedding, flight attendant Montana Moore finds herself with only 30 days to find Mr. Right. Using her airline connections to “accidentally” meet up with eligible ex-boyfriends and scour for potential candidates, she racks up more than 30,000 miles and countless comedic encounters, all the while searching for the perfect guy. (Synopsis taken from foxsearchlight.com).

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