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Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Want to meet Luther, President Obama's anger translator, or hang by the punch bowl with Bar Mitzvah sensations Dr. Dreidel and Gefilte Fresh? Whether it's satirizing the President, spoofing Nazis, or ordering up some soul food, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele aren't afraid to take on taboo subjects for the sake of comedy.
3) Biker boyz
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The leader of a gang of street-racing bikers faces a challenge from a young new member.
5) Moonlight
Publisher
A24 / Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Formats
Description
A young black man struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami.
Publisher
HBO Home Video
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
A frustrated teacher in a southern town, whose education is being underutilized, finds his own purpose in helping bring meaning to the last days of a young man due to be executed. In teaching one person to die with dignity, he redeems himself.
8) Ray
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
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Description
Ray Charles was born in a poor predominantly black town in central Florida. He went blind at the age of 7. With the staunch support of his determined single mother, he developed a fierce resolve. He had wit and incredible talent which would eventually enable him to overcome not only Jim Crow racism and the cruel prejudices against the blind, but also discover his own sound which revolutionized American popular music. Nonetheless, as Ray's unprecedented...
9) Good hair
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Comedian Chris Rock tackles the very personal issue of hair, and how attaining good hair can impact African American's activities, relationships, wallets, and a self-esteem. Engages in frank, funny conversations with haircare professionals, beautyshop and barbershop patrons, as well as featuring interviews with Dr. Maya Angelou, Nia Long, Ice-T, Raven Symone, and more.
Publisher
Participant Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"On Black Friday 2012, four African-American teenagers stopped at a gas station to buy gum and cigarettes. One of them, Jordan Davis, argued with Michael Dunn, a white man parked beside them, over the volume of music playing in their car. The altercation turned to tragedy when Dunn fired 10 bullets at the unarmed boys, killing Davis almost instantly. 3 1/2 minutes, ten bullets explores the danger and subjectivity of Florida's Stand Your Ground self-defense...
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