Cast: Thomas Jefferson Byrd

Direction Spike Lee

Cast Harvey Keitel · John Turturro · Delroy Lindo · Mekhi Phifer

Synopsis Clockers (1995) delves into the gritty world of a young, driven individual named Strike, portrayed by Mekhi Phifer, who navigates the treacherous streets of a New York housing project as a "clocker," or drug dealer, for a local supplier named...

Direction Spike Lee

Cast Denzel Washington · Ray Allen · Milla Jovovich · Rosario Dawson

Synopsis He Got Game (1998) follows the journey of Jesus Shuttlesworth, a highly coveted high school basketball phenom. Jesus' aspirations to reach the professional ranks are eclipsed by the shadow of his father, Jake, who is serving a life sentence for...

Direction Spike Lee

Cast Richard Belzer · De'aundre Bonds · André Braugher · Isaiah Washington

Synopsis Get on the Bus (1996) chronicles the journey of nearly 20 African American men from Los Angeles as they embark on a cross-country bus trip to Washington, DC, for the Million Man March. The film, released on the one-year anniversary...

Direction Spike Lee

Cast Damon Wayans · Savion Glover · Jada Pinkett Smith · Sarah Jones

Direction F. Gary Gray

Cast Jada Pinkett Smith · Queen Latifah · Vivica A. Fox · John C. McGinley

Synopsis Set It Off (1996) follows the journey of four African American women who, driven by financial hardship and societal injustices, decide to take drastic measures to improve their lives. They embark on a series of bank robberies, initially finding success...

Direction Spike Lee

Cast Clarke Peters · Jules Brown · Toni Lysaith · Nate Parker

Synopsis Red Hook Summer (2012) follows the journey of a young boy from Atlanta who finds himself in the bustling streets of Brooklyn for the summer. He is sent to live with his previously unseen grandfather, embarking on a transformative experience...

Direction Spike Lee

Cast Zaraah Abrahams · Felicia Pearson · Elvis Nolasco · Stephen Tyrone Williams

Synopsis The Sweet Blood of Jesus (2014) follows the story of Dr. Hess Green, a man who, after encountering an enigmatic ancient African relic, finds himself afflicted with an insatiable craving for blood, yet remains distinct from the traditional vampire archetype....

Direction Wayne Gurman · William Lappe

Cast Wayne Gurman · Laverne Cox · Neville Archambault · Rina Nath

Synopsis Bronx Paradise (2010) chronicles the tumultuous journey of Wayne Gurman through the treacherous streets of the Bronx. Wayne's life is a whirlwind of loss, conflict, and resilience as he navigates the challenges that stand between him and his elusive "paradise."...

Direction Ian Sander

Cast Sam Waterston · Regina Taylor · Jason London · Ashlee Levitch

Synopsis I'll Fly Away: Then and Now (TV) (1993) follows the journey of Lilly Taylor as she revisits her hometown after three decades. During her return, she reflects on the pivotal events that prompted her departure and uncovers the fate of...

Direction Billy Wirth

Cast Thomas Jefferson Byrd · Brandon Quintin Adams · Tami Roman · Bad Azz

Synopsis MacArthur Park (2001) follows the story of Tyrone Atkins, a playwright who lost his promising career in theater and film, along with his home, belongings, and temporarily his freedom, due to a crack cocaine addiction. After overcoming his addiction, Atkins...

Direction Brett Smith

Cast Gerran Howell · RJ Cyler · Ewen Bremner · Harrison Gilbertson

Synopsis Freedom's Path (2022) follows the extraordinary bond that develops between a soldier and a fugitive slave, with their journey intertwined with the clandestine network of the Underground Railroad. This narrative explores the depths of their connection as they navigate the...

Direction Rob Hardy

Cast Gary Dourdan · Gretchen Palmer · Kenya Moore · Soloman K. Smith

Synopsis Trois (2000) follows Jermaine, a young Atlanta attorney facing financial struggles, as he attempts to revitalize his marriage with Jasmine, who is coping with the emotional scars of a past abusive relationship. In a misguided effort to reignite their passion,...