⁣THE NEW EDITION STORY: A three-part miniseries, "The New Edition Story" follows the R&B/pop group from their humble beginnings as kids in Boston to global mega-stardom -- weathering the highs and lows of controversy, personnel changes, and the ultimate cost of fame. In 1978, 11-year-old Bobby Brown convinces friends Ricky Bell, Mike Bivins and Ralph Tresvant to perform in local talent shows. The boys are discovered soon after, sign a record deal, and produce their first No. 1 hit, "Candy Girl." Years later, tension within the group forces dramatic changes -- Bobby Brown is kicked out -- and New Edition is never the same.

⁣BOBBY BROWN STROY: From the team that produced the critically acclaimed "The New Edition Story," the top cable biopic of all time, comes the four-hour miniseries "The Bobby Brown Story." It picks up where its predecessor left off, delving into the stellar rise, near demise, and redemption of the founding member of the R&B supergroup New Edition. Brown's life epitomizes the meaning of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. His hits may have kept him at the top of the charts, but his antics kept his name in the headlines. Woody McClain reprises his role as Bobby Brown, painting a picture of the young performer's struggles with stardom as a solo artist.

After a painful breakup, successful lobbyist Leah Vaughn (Sanaa Lathan) jumps into a passionate relationship with a charming stranger (Michael Ealy). When her ex-boyfriend (Morris Chestnut) resurfaces in her life she has to figure out who she should trust and who she should fear.

⁣The Jacksons are your average working-class family in Gary, Indiana; but when their father discovers the kids have an extraordinary musical talent they form a band. Winning talent show after talent show they soon hit it big when Motown calls. From there they become the now famous Jackson 5. But along the way their success brings trouble and turmoil.

⁣⁣A joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, one of the greatest female R&B pop vocalists of all time, tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.
Director
Kasi Lemmons
Writer
Anthony McCarten
Stars
Naomi Ackie
Stanley Tucci
Ashton Sanders

⁣Drew (Larenz Tate) is a quiet 16-year-old still recovering from the trauma of accidentally burning his own house down. Drew's parents, Kenny (Joe Morton) and Brenda (Suzzanne Douglas), take the family to Martha's Vineyard, Mass., to vacation with their wealthy relatives for the summer. On the island, Drew discovers an upper-class black community that centers on parties held at a beach called the Inkwell. There, he falls for two different women (Jada Pinkett, Adrienne-Joi Johnson).

⁣The movie 'The Legend of Dolemite' in its entirety. After he is released
from jail, a pimp takes on the criminals and corrupt police officers
who framed him in the first place.

Black/Current
is a space to provide both educational and entertaining content
primarily by or about Black people. That’s Black Brits, Black Americans,
Black Africans, Black Canadians, Black Australians and so forth. There
is a really loud desire for diverse voices and stories and we want to be
a part of that conversation.

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From "Dolemite" (1975)

Wanda at larger full episode

⁣One person can keep a family together and, when that one person is gone, a family can be torn apart.
Director
George Tillman Jr.
Writer
George Tillman Jr.
Stars
Vanessa Williams
Vivica A. Fox
Nia Long

⁣Financially irresponsible Giant (Spike Lee) manages a jazz group, but his sax player, Shadow (Wesley Snipes), wants to replace him with a better businessman. Bleak (Denzel Washington), the band's trumpeter, then tries to defend his close pal Giant, leading to a power struggle between the two musicians. Meanwhile, as Bleak tries to straighten things out with his band mates and manager, he also must choose to be with either sweet teacher Indigo (Joie Lee) or sultry singer Clarke (Cynda Williams).

⁣An anthology about lust, greed, pride, and politics through
stories with demonic dolls, possessed psychics, vengeful vixens, and
historical ghosts.