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Steppin’ Back To Love

Release Date:  2/8/2020; TV One
Genre:  Romance
Rating:  NR
Director:  Roger M. Bobb
Studio(s):  Swirl Films, TV One
Running Time:  120 mins.

Cast:  Monique Coleman (April), Darrin Dewitt Henson (Derrick), Erica Pinkett (Kiki), Mykel Shannon Jenkins (Alonzo), Brely Evans, Blue Kimble, Jason Turner, Porsha Williams, Dorien Wilson.

Story:   A once-loving couple connected by dance, after facing marital struggles, use their passion for Chicago-style step-dancing to reignite the spark in their marriage.

Steppin’ Back To Love chronicles the tumultuous, romantic journey of Derrick and April, whose undeniable chemistry led to a sultry, storybook romance filled with a number of dance championships. Over time, external factors force them to take to the dancefloor less, when their marriage begins to slide. Their relationship is put to the test when Derrick’s success photographing a racy internet star breeds jealousy in his wife. April finds distraction from her marital issues in the form of attention from Alonzo, a handsome doctor that she spends long hours with at work. Faced so many challenges, the couple has to decide whether to take a final bow on their relationship or step back into love with one another.  Source(s):  Blackfilm.com; TV One; Interruptedblogs.com.

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The Family Business

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), Clifton Powell (Uncle Lou), Tami Roman (London Duncan), Javicia Leslie (Paris Duncan), Christian Keyes (Niles Monroe), Sean Ringgold (Junior Duncan), Sebastian Siegel (Tony Dash), Michael Jai White (Vegas Duncan), James Black (Rob).

Story:   Based on Carl Weber’s The Family Business, first in a series of eight novels, about the travails of the Duncan family.  Ernie Hudson portrays L. C. Duncan, patriarch of the family, who runs a thriving exotic car dealership. When he thinks about passing the leadership reigns to one of his sons, the Duncans quickly come under siege from some of the Top Politicians, Mafia and Drug cartels in the city. The Duncan’s will have to stick together–or die separately.  Source:  Deadline; IMDB.

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Kinky

Release Date:  10/12/18; In Theaters
Genre:   Drama
Rating:  NR
Director:  Jean-Claude La Marre
Studio(s):   Nu-Lite Entertainment, Patriot Pictures.
Cast:   Robert Ri’chard (Darrin), Dawn Richard (Joyce), Vivica Fox (Dana), Gary Dourdan (Anthony),Jazsmin Lewis (Colette), Obba Babatundé (Mr. Bernard), Darrin Dewitt Henson (Bradley), Jean-Claude La Marre (Dr. Richardson), Freda Payne (Mrs. Bernard),

Story:   Set in the affluent community of Buckhead, Atlanta, the story follows Dr. Joyce Richardson, a talented, yet introverted surgeon at Sinai Hospital, who is struggling with the fact that she is still single despite all her professional successes. Joyce’s strict Christian upbringing is a constant source of internal conflict for her, and limits the men she dates. However, upon a chance encounter with handsome Investor Darrin Wethington, Joyce immediately begins a whirlwind romance with the wealthy businessman and entrepreneur.  It isn’t long before Joyce begins to explore her own sexual fantasies, and convinces Darrin to join her in S&M sex.  This leads them into further and further exploration into this world, which is traditionally considered taboo in the conservative and upscale black community of Buckhead.  Source:  Shadow & Act.

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A Christmas To Remember

A Christmas To RememberRelease Date:  2015
Genre:  Drama/Family
Rating:  NR
Running Time:  112 mins.
Studio(s):  Atlanta Dream Team Productions, Distributors Signal 23 Television, Green Apple Entertainment.
Director:  Henderson Maddox

Cast:  Robin Givens (Veronica), Darrin Dewitt Henson (Michael), Brittney Level (Lauren Ford), Royce Munn (Reid Shepherd), Valerie Payton (Mary Ford), Benjie Anderson (Joseph Sheperd)

Story: Two families who have hated each other for years are forced to spend Christmas together. Source: IMDB.

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What Love Will Make You Do

what-love-will-make-you-doRelease Date: 2015
Genre:  Romance/Drama
Rating:  NR
Running Time:  95 mins.
Studio:  Yellow Lens Entertainment
Director:  Lisa Haynes

Cast:  Darrin Dewitt Henson (Trey Boston), Judi Blair (Kendra Stewart), Victoria Rowell (Sheila Boston), Darryl Booker (Tony Boston), Sir Brodie (Rob Stewart), Carl Anthony Payne II (Sean), Brad James (Joe), Blue Kimble (Todd Boston).

Story:  An attorney from a prestigious law firm falls in love with a beautiful woman of his dreams, but later discovers her father is seeking revenge against him over a court case gone terribly wrong. Source(s): Shadow and Act; IMDB.  Photo Source:  Black Film.

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I Really Hate My Ex

a/k/a Ex-Free

I Really Hate My Ex

Release Date:  4/14/15 (DVD + Digital)
Genre:  Romance/Comedy
Rating:  R
Running Time:  84 mins.
Studio(s):  Archway West Productions, Distributors Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Director:  Troy Byer

Cast:  Chris Spencer (Calvin), Leon (Sean), Darrin DeWitt Henson (Robert), Shari Headley (Wendy), JD Lawrence (Sgt. Shilton), Troy Byer (Tanya), Bresha Webb (Lela), Daphnee Duplaix (Jessica), Tomiko Fraser Hines (Brea).

Story:  Three women kidnap their exes and hold them hostage until they get the answers they think they need in order for their hearts to be free. Source(s): IMDB, Amazon.

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