Cast: Mos Def

Direction James Manos Jr. · John Dahl · Steve Shill · Keith Gordon

Cast Michael C. Hall · Jennifer Carpenter · James Remar · David Zayas

Synopsis Dexter (TV Series) (2006) is a gripping crime drama that aired from 2006 to 2013, spanning 8 seasons and 96 episodes. Inspired by Jeff Lindsay's novels "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" and "Dearly Devoted Dexter," the series centers around Dexter Morgan, a...

Direction Dave Chappelle · Neal Brennan · Rusty Cundieff · Andre Allen

Cast Dave Chappelle · Donnell Rawlings · Neal Brennan · Rudy Rush

Synopsis Chappelle's Show (TV Series) (2003) is a groundbreaking sketch-comedy series where comedian Dave Chappelle takes the lead, offering a unique and often humorous take on the intricacies of race and culture. The show is renowned for its sharp wit and...

Direction Asif Kapadia

Cast Amy Winehouse · Mitch Winehouse · Salaam Remi · Mos Def

Synopsis Amy (2015) is a deeply moving 90-minute documentary directed by Asif Kapadia, offering an intimate look into the life of the late, renowned singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse. The film is meticulously crafted using previously unseen archival footage, allowing Winehouse's own voice...

Direction Joseph Sargent

Cast Alan Rickman · Mos Def · Charles S. Dutton · Mary Stuart Masterson

Synopsis Something The Lord Made (TV) (2004) is a compelling narrative about two individuals who challenge conventions and spark a medical breakthrough. Their focus is on "blue babies"—infants afflicted with a congenital heart defect that causes them to turn blue as...

Direction John Carney

Cast Keira Knightley · Mark Ruffalo · Hailee Steinfeld · Adam Levine

Synopsis Begin Again (2013) follows the journey of former college lovers Greta (Keira Knightley) and Dave (Adam Levine), who collaborate on songwriting and relocate to New York after Dave secures a record deal. When Dave's infidelity shatters their relationship, Greta contemplates...

Direction Marc Forster

Cast Billy Bob Thornton · Halle Berry · Heath Ledger · Peter Boyle

Synopsis Monster's Ball (2001) unfolds in contemporary Louisiana, delicately exploring the aftermath of personal tragedy and the healing potential of human bonds. The narrative commences within the confines of a state penitentiary's death row, where prison guards Hank (Billy Bob Thornton)...

Direction Darnell Martin

Cast Adrien Brody · Beyoncé · Jeffrey Wright · Emmanuelle Chriqui

Synopsis Cadillac Records (2008) delves into the vibrant and tumultuous world of 1950s Chicago, where the lives of some of America's most iconic musicians intersect in a whirlwind of passion, conflict, and groundbreaking music. The narrative centers around the legendary figures...

Direction F. Gary Gray

Cast Mark Wahlberg · Edward Norton · Charlize Theron · Seth Green

Synopsis The Italian Job (2003) follows the intricate tale of a meticulously planned heist that goes awry due to an unexpected betrayal. Charlie Croker (Mark Wahlberg), a mastermind thief, orchestrates a daring gold bullion theft from a heavily fortified palazzo in...

Direction Nicole Kassell

Cast Kevin Bacon · David Alan Grier · Eve · Kyra Sedgwick

Synopsis The Woodsman (2004) follows the story of a man who, after serving a 12-year prison sentence, returns to his hometown with a determination to rebuild his life. The protagonist, portrayed by Kevin Bacon, grapples with the stigma and challenges of...

Direction Ice-T · Andy Baybutt

Cast Afrika Bambaataa · Q-Tip · Eminem · Common

Synopsis Something From Nothing: The Art Of Rap (2012) is a compelling documentary helmed by and featuring Ice-T, where he engages in insightful conversations with a vast array of influential rap artists from across the United States. The film delves into...

Direction Michel Gondry

Cast Jack Black · Mos Def · Danny Glover · Mia Farrow

Synopsis Be Kind Rewind (2008) follows Jerry (Jack Black), a junkyard worker who, while trying to disrupt a power plant he believes is causing his headaches, ends up magnetizing his brain. This unusual condition leads to the accidental erasure of all...

Direction Richard Donner

Cast Bruce Willis · Mos Def · David Morse · Tig Fong

Synopsis 16 Blocks (Sixteen Blocks) (2006) follows the story of Jack Mosley, portrayed by Bruce Willis, a worn-out detective who is given the challenging mission of escorting a loquacious prisoner, played by Mos Def, from a jailhouse to a courthouse located...

Direction Garth Jennings

Cast Martin Freeman · Mos Def · Sam Rockwell · Zooey Deschanel

Synopsis The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, an average man whose life takes a chaotic turn when he learns that his best friend is an alien and that Earth is scheduled for demolition to...

Direction Robert Townsend

Cast Beyoncé · Mekhi Phifer · Mos Def · Rah Digga

Synopsis Carmen: A Hip Hopera (TV) (2001) follows the journey of Carmen Brown, an ambitious actress chasing her dreams in the big city. She is deeply involved with Hill, a dedicated police officer who finds himself entangled in a web of...

Direction Daniel Pyne

Cast Miguel Ferrer · Mos Def · John Livingston · Allison Dean

Synopsis Where's Marlowe? (1999) follows Miguel Ferrer as Joe Boone, a private investigator who becomes the focus of a documentary by two aspiring filmmakers, portrayed by Mos Def and John Livingston. The duo, known for their extensive documentary on New York...

Direction Rick Famuyiwa

Cast Taye Diggs · Sanaa Lathan · Mos Def · Nicole Ari Parker

Direction Daniel Schechter

Cast Jennifer Aniston · Isla Fisher · Tim Robbins · Will Forte

Synopsis Life of Crime (2013) follows the chaotic journey of two former criminals, portrayed by Tim Robbins and John Hawkes, who attempt to execute a seemingly straightforward kidnapping plot. Their target is the wife of a wealthy real estate developer, played...

Direction Benny Boom

Cast Donald Faison · Lauren London · Mos Def · Wood Harris

Synopsis Next Day Air (2009) follows the chaotic events that unfold when a delivery driver mistakenly drops off a package filled with cocaine bricks at an incorrect address. This error triggers a tense standoff between the drug dealer, the intended recipients,...

Direction Eric Eason

Cast Brendan Fraser · Mos Def · Scott Glenn · Alice Braga

Synopsis Journey to the End of the Night (2006) unfolds in the treacherous streets of São Paulo, Brazil, a metropolis notorious for its high crime rates. The narrative delves into the city's shadowy underbelly, where a father and son are entangled...

Direction Tom Dey

Cast Robert De Niro · Eddie Murphy · René Russo · Frankie Faison

Synopsis Showtime (2002) masterfully blends sharp satire with thrilling action, reinventing the buddy cop genre. Robert De Niro portrays Mitch Preston, a tough detective who gains notoriety when he shoots a camera from a pesky photographer during a raid. The department...