Malcolm and Kisha move into their dream home, then learn that a demon also resides there. When Kisha becomes possessed, Malcolm--determined to keep his sex life on track--turns to a priest, a psychic, and a ghostbusting team for help. Director Michael Tiddes Writers Marlon Wayans Rick Alvarez Stars Marlon Wayans Essence Atkins Marlene Forte
Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 legally desegregated the South, discrimination was still rampant in certain areas, making it very difficult for Blacks to register to vote. In 1965, an Alabama city became the battleground in the fight for suffrage. Despite violent opposition, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) and his followers pressed forward on an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, and their efforts culminated with President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Attorney Lee makes a decision to defend the killer of his one-time best friend Jeremiah Matthews SR. The killer is also on trial for trying to kill his best friend's son, Jeremiah Matthews JR. a few years later. Through this journey, Attorney Lee finds himself in a fight for his life.
Starring Claudia Jordan, Clifton Powell, Omar Gooding, Cynda Williams Taral Hicks, Charles Malik
A Mafia buy out of Papa Byrd's karate school downtown ends in his death. Byrd's daughter, Sydney, refuses to sell, and wants revenge. Byrd's students call the Black Belt Jones for help. Jones reluctantly teams with Sydney in many battles. Director Robert Clouse Writers Oscar Williams(screenplay) Fred Weintraub(story) Alexandra Rose(story) Stars Jim Kelly Gloria Hendry Scatman Crothers
The lives of guards on Death Row are affected by one of their charges: a black man accused of child murder and rape, yet who has a mysterious gift. Director Frank Darabont Writers Stephen King(novel) Frank Darabont(screenplay) Stars Tom Hanks Michael Clarke Duncan David Morse
Aaron Davis is accused of murder and incarcerated for a crime he swears that he did not commit. His son Jalen is forced to grow up on the streets of Los Angeles without the guidance of a father and primarily raised by his mother Shala and Grandmother Camilla. Jalen finds himself in hot water with his life at risk after his friend Diggy decides to partner with one of the biggest drug dealers in the city leaving a large debt to be recouped. Everything seems to turn around when Aaron is reminded to put his faith in God first and use the power of prayer to help solve his problems. Will Aaron find a way to prove his innocence and save his son's life before it is too late?
Director Josh Webber Writers Tamera Hill Michael Girgenti(adaptation by) Edna Janeen White(screenplay revisions)
Set in 1964 Chicago, "Cooley High" is a slice-of-life tale of high school students coping with the challenges of everyday life and growing up in the shadows of the housing projects. Preach (Glynn Turman, "Five on the Black Hand Side") and "Cochise" (Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs, TV's "Welcome Back Kotter") are two black high school students -- and best friends -- who see their lives irrevocably changed by tragic circumstance in this dramatic comedy. "Cooley High" also stars Garrett Morris ("How To Beat The High Cost of Living") and Jackie Taylor ("Barbershop 2: Back in Business")
Jack Spade (Keenen Ivory Wayans) comes home to the ghetto and finds his brother dead from a gold chain overdose. With the help of his hero, John Slade (Bernie Casey), and a team of washed-up crime fighters, Spade declares vengeance on Mr. Big (John Vernon), the white crime leader responsible for selling gold chains on the streets. But Spade realizes that he must take matters into his own hands to finish the job in this zany spoof of 1970s blaxploitation films.
The story of the troubled life and career of the legendary Jazz singer, Billie Holiday. Director Sidney J. Furie Writers Chris Clark(screenplay) Suzanne De Passe(screenplay) William Dufty(book)