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    Becoming Frederick Douglass 2022 POSTER

    Becoming Frederick Douglass

    2022

    English

    7.8

    ♡ 6

    Action

    Documentary

    Stanley Nelson Stanley Nelson Director Wendell Pierce Wendell Pierce as Frederick Douglass Kenneth Morris Jr. Kenneth Morris Jr. as Historian
    In Becoming Frederick Douglass, acclaimed director Stanley Nelson and co-director Nicole London bring to life the story of an American icon. Using Douglass's own powerful, profound speeches and writing, the story retraces his journey from a man born and raised in slavery to one of the most prominent elder statesmen and inspiring voices for freedom in American history. With additional context and insight provided by historians, scholars and Douglass's descendants, the filmmakers recount the brutality and trauma of his childhood while illuminating his strength of character, defiance against the bonds of slavery and the influences that guided his lifelong quest for freedom. The most celebrated Black man of his era, Douglass's legacy and achievements continue to resonate today. His life and work still inspires activists, educators and citizens in the fight for freedom, equality and a more just American society.
    Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom 2022 POSTER

    Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom

    2022

    English

    7.7

    ♡ 4

    Action

    Biography

    Documentary

    Stanley Nelson Stanley Nelson Director Benjamin Franklin Remo Benjamin Franklin Remo as Extra Wendell Pierce Wendell Pierce as Frederick Douglass Christopher Haley Christopher Haley as Self Alfre Woodard Alfre Woodard as Self - Narrator
    This powerful, nuanced portrait arrives just in time celebrate the bicentennial of American abolitionist and political activist Harriet Tubman. Parts of her story are well known; born into slavery, Tubman escaped and subsequently made some 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including family and friends, using the network of anti-slavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. But the film delves deeper, illuminating her spirit and strength through exploits as a union scout and spy during the Civil War, an activist for women's suffrage and a singular figure who defied categorization at every turn. The foremost chronicler of the Black experience working in nonfiction film today, Stanley Nelson, alongside co-director Nicole London, brings rich, deeply researched historical detail to the story of this remarkable woman.
    Night Catches Us 2010 POSTER

    Night Catches Us

    2010

    English

    6.2

    ♡ 3

    79%

    66%

    1970s

    black panther party

    Drama

    philadelphia, pennsylvania

    Romance

    woman director

    Tanya Hamilton Tanya Hamilton Director Tariq Trotter Tariq Trotter as Bostic Washington Wendell Pierce Wendell Pierce as David Gordon Anthony Mackie Anthony Mackie as Marcus Washington Kerry Washington Kerry Washington as Patricia Wilson
    After growing up during the tumultuous 1960s, ex-Black Panther Marcus returns to his home in Philadelphia in 1976 and reconnects with Pat, the widow of a Panther leader. Marcus befriends Pat's young daughter and attempts to conquer his demons. Interfering with Marcus's good intentions are the neighborhood's continuing racial and social conflicts, as well as old enemies and friends -- both with scores to settle.
    The Mortician 2011 POSTER

    The Mortician

    2011

    English

    4.9

    ♡ 4

    30%

    30%

    Drama

    Thriller

    Gareth Maxwell Roberts Gareth Maxwell Roberts Director Lance E. Nichols Lance E. Nichols as Augie the Shopkeeper Dash Mihok Dash Mihok as Carver Wendell Pierce Wendell Pierce as Clinger E.J. Bonilla E.J. Bonilla as Noah
    Alienated and cold, The Mortician (Method Man) processes the corpses with steely disregard. He is lonely and isolated. He is introduced to his new employee, Noah, (EJ Bonilla) by the morgue boss (Edward Furlong). Noah is a volatile youth working as part of his parole.Noah brings the notorious gangster, Carver (Dash Mihok), and his crew to the mortuary door. The Mortician's attention is pricked by the tattoo of Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus' inked on the body of a murdered woman (Judy Marte), that arrives at the morgue, triggering a series of haunting dreams from his childhood. Discovering a scared child, Kane (Cruz Santiago), fleeing the morgue, he's forced to act. They become reluctant allies, struggling for redemption as they run. Through his awkward heroism, the Mortician reconnects with his long forgotten past, and finds the answers he's been searching for. He find redemption and peace.
    Closed for Storm 2020 POSTER

    Closed for Storm

    2020

    English

    6.2

    ♡ 5

    70%

    70%

    Action

    amusement park

    Documentary

    hurricane katrina

    natural disaster

    theme park

    Jake Williams Jake Williams Director George W. Bush George W. Bush as Self Ahmad Harhash Ahmad Harhash as Self Tonya Pope Tonya Pope as Self Wendell Pierce Wendell Pierce as Self - Troy Henry Campaign Chairman
    The story of Six Flags New Orleans, a theme park devastated by Hurricane Katrina that has become a holy grail of sorts for urban exploration and the efforts to restore the park to its former glory.
    Rodents of Unusual Size 2017 POSTER

    Rodents of Unusual Size

    2017

    English

    7.0

    ♡ 6

    98%

    92%

    Action

    Documentary

    environment

    invasive species

    nature

    wildlife

    Quinn Costello Quinn Costello Director Michael Beran Michael Beran as Michael Beran Wendell Pierce Wendell Pierce as Narrator Thomas Gonzalez Thomas Gonzalez as Self
    After decades of hurricanes and oil spills, Louisiana faces a new threat - hordes of monstrous 20 pound swamp rats. Known as "nutria", these invasive South American rodents breed faster than bounty hunters can "control" them. With their orange teeth and voracious appetite they are eating up the coastal wetlands that protects Thomas and his town of Delacroix Island from hurricanes, but the people who have lived here for generations will not give up without a fight.
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