Cast: Mekhi Phifer

Direction Bruce Beresford · Thomas Carter · Phillip Noyce · Mario Van Peebles

Cast Malachi Kirby · Laurence Fishburne · Forest Whitaker · Emayatzy Corinealdi

Synopsis Roots (TV Miniseries) (2016) is a gripping retelling of Alex Haley's seminal work, spanning four compelling episodes. This historical drama delves into the life of an enslaved African man who is forcibly brought to America and the enduring legacy of...

Direction Russell T. Davies · Billy Gierhart · Guy Ferland · Bharat Nalluri

Cast John Barrowman · Eve Myles · Mekhi Phifer · Alexa Havins

Synopsis Torchwood: Miracle Day (TV Miniseries) (2011) is a thrilling 10-episode series that unfolds when death suddenly ceases to occur globally. From CIA Agent Rex Matheson to a condemned inmate, Oswald Danes, fatal injuries and illnesses mysteriously fail to claim lives....

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 Michael Crichton · Christopher Chulack · Jonathan Kaplan · Richard Thorpe

Cast Noah Wyle · Maura Tierney · Laura Innes · George Clooney

Synopsis E.R. (TV Series) (1994) is a medical drama that aired from 1994 to 2009, spanning 15 seasons and 331 episodes. Created by renowned author Michael Crichton, the show delves into the lives of medical professionals working in the emergency department...

Direction Samuel Baum · Adam Davidson · Clark Johnson · Eric Laneuville

Cast Tim Roth · Kelli Williams · Brendan Hines · Monica Raymund

Synopsis Lie to Me (TV Series) (2009) is a captivating drama series that aired from 2009 to 2011, spanning 3 seasons and 48 episodes. Created by writer Samuel Baum and executive produced by the minds behind "24" and "Arrested Development," this...

Direction Zack Snyder

Cast Sarah Polley · Ving Rhames · Jake Weber · Mekhi Phifer

Synopsis Dawn of the Dead (2004) follows a group of survivors navigating a world overrun by a mysterious outbreak that resurrects the dead as flesh-hungry zombies. The survivors, including a nurse (Sarah Polley) and a police officer (Ving Rhames), seek refuge...

Direction Emma Freeman

Cast Anna Torv · Dan Wyllie · Jacki Weaver · Damon Herriman

Synopsis Secret City (TV Series) (2016) delves into the hidden underbelly of Canberra, where escalating tensions between China and America serve as a backdrop to a web of intrigue. Harriet Dunkley, a seasoned political journalist, stumbles upon a labyrinth of covert...

Direction Joseph Sargent

Cast Don Cheadle · Mekhi Phifer · Brent Jennings · Dana Ivey

Synopsis A Lesson Before Dying (TV) (1999) is set in Louisiana, 1948, where Jefferson (Mekhi Phifer), an innocent man, is falsely convicted of murdering a white store owner. The defense attorney's strategy during the trial is to argue that Jefferson is...

Direction Charles Stone III

Cast Wood Harris · Mekhi Phifer · Kevin Carroll · Esai Morales

Synopsis Paid in Full (2002) follows the journey of a young individual from Harlem who navigates the treacherous landscape of the 1980s drug scene. Compelled by circumstances, he constructs an illicit empire, but as his success grows, so does his internal...

Direction Bob Balaban · Patricia Benoit · Julie Dash · Jonathan Demme

Cast Anne Heche · Gretchen Mol · Rosie Pérez · Denis Leary

Synopsis SUBWAYStories: Tales from the Underground (TV) (1997) presents a collection of ten brief narratives inspired by genuine encounters on the bustling New York City subway system. In "Subway Car from Hell," musician Bill Irwin races against time to find a...

Direction Robert Markowitz

Cast Laurence Fishburne · Allen Payne · Malcolm-Jamal Warner · Courtney B. Vance

Synopsis The Tuskegee Airmen (TV) (1995) chronicles the journey of African American pilots during World War II, as the U.S. Army Air Corps initiates a unique program to integrate them into the Fighter Pilot Program. Trained at the Tuskegee Army Air...

Direction Curtis Hanson

Cast Eminem · Kim Basinger · Brittany Murphy · Mekhi Phifer

Synopsis 8 Mile (2002) explores the life of Jimmy Smith Jr., a young white rapper navigating the complex landscape of Detroit's hip-hop scene in 1995. The city's 8 Mile Road serves as both a physical and psychological boundary, separating urban and...

Direction Nichelle D. Tramble · Sarah Pia Anderson · Mikkel Nørgaard · Tucker Gates

Cast Octavia Spencer · Aaron Paul · Lizzy Caplan · Elizabeth Perkins

Synopsis Truth Be Told (TV Series) (2019) follows the journey of radio journalist Poppy Parnell, portrayed by Octavia Spencer, as she delves back into a high-profile murder case that initially brought her fame. The discovery of fresh evidence prompts her 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 Jeremy Carver · John T. Kretchmer · Brad Anderson · Michael Fields

Cast Peyton List · Riley Smith · Devin Kelley · Mekhi Phifer

Synopsis Frequency (TV Series) (2015) is a gripping character-driven drama where an NYPD detective forms an unexpected bond with his son from three decades ahead. Together, they navigate the complexities of altering past tragedies to shape a better future. As they...

Direction Neil Burger

Cast Shailene Woodley · Theo James · Ashley Judd · Jai Courtney

Synopsis Divergent (2014) follows the journey of Beatrice "Tris" Prior, portrayed by Shailene Woodley, who is informed that her unique attributes make her a Divergent, an individual who does not conform to a single faction. As she navigates this revelation, Tris...

Direction Gary Fleder

Cast Gary Sinise · Madeleine Stowe · Vincent D'Onofrio · Mekhi Phifer

Synopsis Impostor (2001) is a science fiction thriller that was initially conceived as a 30-minute segment for an anthology film but was later expanded into a full-length feature. The movie is adapted from Philip K. Dick's short story of the same...

Direction Tim Blake Nelson

Cast Julia Stiles · Josh Hartnett · Martin Sheen · Mekhi Phifer

Synopsis O (2001) centers around Odin James, a talented basketball player at the prestigious Palmetto Grove Academy. Despite being the sole African American student, Odin is beloved by his peers, his coach, and even the dean's attractive daughter, Desi. Odin's journey...

Direction Robert Schwentke

Cast Shailene Woodley · Theo James · Kate Winslet · Naomi Watts

Synopsis Insurgent (2015) follows Beatrice Prior, now known as Tris, as she grapples with her personal struggles and intensifies her resistance against a formidable coalition that endangers her society's stability. In the aftermath of the events in the first film, Tris...

Direction Brad Anderson

Cast Joel Kinnaman · Mark Strong · Sandra Mae Frank · Mekhi Phifer

Synopsis The Silent Hour (2024) follows the journey of Frank Shaw, a dedicated Boston detective portrayed by Joel Kinnaman, whose life takes an unexpected turn after a traumatic incident on the job leaves him with profound hearing loss. Struggling to adapt...