Deacons for Defense
Inspired by a true story, this drama is set in 1965, not long after passage of the Civil Rights Act. Despite the Act, the African-American citizens of Bogalusa are still treated like third-class citizens, their fundamental rights as human beings persistently trampled by the white power structure, in general, and the local branch of the KKK. The story follows the formation of local black men, particularly ex-war veterans who after the struggles become too overbearing organizes the group, "Deacons for defense", an all-black defense group dedicated to patrolling the black section of town and protecting its residents from the more violent aspects of "white backlash."
A Rage in Harlem
A beautiful black gangster's moll flees to Harlem with a trunkload of gold after a shootout, unaware that the rest of the gang, and a few other unsavoury characters, are on her trail. A pudgy momma's boy becomes the object of her affections and the unlikely hero of the tale.
Cover
When someone is murdered on New Year's Eve, the prime suspect is Valerie Maas, a church-going home-maker whose life unravels when she discovers that her husband of many years has been leading a double life. Her strength of character and faith keep her going as the revelation of her husband's betrayal threatens to destroy all that they have known.
Dark Girls
Documentary exploring the deep-seated biases and attitudes about skin color---particularly dark-skinned women, outside of and within the Black American culture.
The Cemetery Club
The story of three Pittsburgh widows who meet every year to visit their husband's graves and talk about perspectives in their lives.
Not Easily Broken
A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple.
Hoodlum
In 1934, the second most lucrative business in New York City was running 'the numbers'. When Madam Queen—the powerful woman who runs the scam in Harlem—is arrested, Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson takes over the business and must resist an invasion from a merciless mobster.
Deep Cover
Black police officer Russell Stevens applies for a special anti-drug squad which targets the highest boss of cocaine delivery to LA—the Colombian foreign minister's nephew. Russell works his way up from the bottom undercover, until he reaches the boss.
Created Equal
A woman who wishes to become a priest hires a lawyer to file suit against the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Light Girls
From the creator and director of the critically acclaimed documentary Dark Girls, award-winning filmmaker Bill Duke continues the conversation on colorism with Light Girls. Sharing the untold stories and experiences of lighter-skinned women, Light Girls dives deep into the discussion of skin color, preference, privilege, pain and prejudice. The documentary features interviews with Russell Simmons, Soledad O'Brien, Diahann Carroll, India Arie, Iyanla Vanzant, Michaela Angela Davis, Kym Whitley, Salli Richardson-Whitfield and more.
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Deloris Van Cartier is again asked to don the nun's habit to help a run-down Catholic school, presided over by Mother Superior. And if trying to reach out to a class full of uninterested students wasn't bad enough, the sisters discover that the school is due to be closed by the unscrupulous chief of a local authority.
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Bill Duke
Director
Jonathan Potts
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Garrison
Paulino Nunes
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Lawson
Jonathan Silverman
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Michael Deane
Beau Starr
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Neely
Reynaldo Rey
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Blind Man
Arthur Burghardt
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Bo
Danny Glover
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Easy Money
Forest Whitaker
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Jackson
Obba Babatundé
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Attorney Miller
Paula Jai Parker
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Monica Wilson
Patti LaBelle
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Mrs. Persons
Vivica A. Fox
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Zahara Milton
Kirk Bovill
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Self
Joni Bovill
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Self
Viola Davis
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Self
Cheryl Grills
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Self
Alan Manson
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Abe Silverman
Christina Ricci
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Jessica
Wallace Shawn
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Larry
Lainie Kazan
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Selma
Taraji P. Henson
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Clarice Clark
Maeve Quinlan
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Julie Sawyer
Kevin Hart
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Tree
Laurence Fishburne
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Bumpy Johnson
Tim Roth
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Dutch Schultz
Andy Garcia
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Lucky Luciano
Kamala Lopez
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Belinda
Jeff Goldblum
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David Jason
Lou Diamond Phillips
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Monsignor Renzulli
Aaron Tveit
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Thomas 'Tommy' Reilly
Cynthia Kaye McWilliams
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Herelf
Kylee Russell
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Self
Chelsea Tavares
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Self
Erica Hubbard
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Self - Guest
Warren Frost
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Archdiocese Person #1
Whoopi Goldberg
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Deloris
Michael Jeter
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Father Ignatius
Jennifer Love Hewitt
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Margaret
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