Cast: Paula Jai Parker

Direction Xavier Burgin

Cast Jordan Peele · Keith David · Tony Todd · Paula Jai Parker

Synopsis Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror (2019) delves into the evolution of Black horror cinema and the significant contributions of African Americans to the horror genre from its inception. This documentary explores the unique perspectives and experiences that Black...

Direction Little Marvin · Nelson Cragg · Craig William Macneill · Daniel Stamm

Cast Deborah Ayorinde · Ashley Thomas · Alison Pill · Javier Botet

Synopsis Them: Covenant (TV Series) (2021) follows a family who chooses to relocate to a predominantly white neighborhood in Los Angeles. Their new home, situated on a picturesque, tree-lined street, quickly becomes a battleground where sinister forces seek to torment, devastate,...

Direction Joel Schumacher

Cast Colin Farrell · Kiefer Sutherland · Forest Whitaker · Katie Holmes

Synopsis Phone Booth (2002) revolves around Stu Shepard (Colin Farrell), a media consultant who finds himself in a life-threatening situation when he answers a public phone call in a New York City phone booth. The caller, a mysterious voice identified as...

Direction Craig Brewer

Cast Terrence Howard · Anthony Anderson · Taryn Manning · Taraji P. Henson

Synopsis Hustle & Flow (2005) is a captivating film that delves into the vibrant and gritty world of Memphis, Tennessee, where a charismatic and ambitious pimp named Djay seeks to reinvent himself as a respected rapper. Directed by Craig Brewer, the...

Direction F. Gary Gray

Cast Ice Cube · Chris Tucker · Nia Long · Tommy 'Tiny' Lister

Synopsis Friday (1995) follows the laid-back adventures of Craig (Ice Cube) and Smokey (Chris Tucker), two friends in Los Angeles who spend their Friday afternoon on the porch, enjoying some drinks and cigarettes, and brainstorming ways to pass the time. Throughout...

Direction Carl Franklin

Cast Ashley Judd · Morgan Freeman · Jim Caviezel · Amanda Peet

Synopsis High Crimes (2002) follows the story of a prominent defense attorney who finds herself in a difficult situation when she is compelled to represent her husband in a military tribunal. Her husband, who has been labeled a deserter, is accused...

Direction Jake Goldberger

Cast Cuba Gooding Jr. · Dennis Haysbert · Thurston Hill · Lisa Gay Hamilton

Synopsis Life of a King (2013) follows the inspiring journey of Eugene Brown, a former convict who dedicates his life to transforming the futures of inner-city youth in Washington, D.C. Through his innovative approach, he creates a Chess Club, using the...

Direction Mick Garris · Brad Anderson · Darren Lynn Bousman · Breck Eisner

Cast Margherita Donato · Valerie Womack · Marie Zydek · Maggie Lawson

Direction Chris Grismer · Joanna Kerns · Lawrence Trilling

Cast Meg DeLacy · Emma Fassler · Kyla Pratt · Lindsay Pearce

Synopsis Recovery Road (TV Series) (2016) follows the journey of Maddie, a young woman who balances a vibrant social life with a hidden struggle with addiction. She takes a bold step towards recovery by choosing to reside in a rehabilitation center...

Direction Bryan Barber

Cast André Benjamin · Antwan A. Patton · Terrence Howard · Paula Patton

Synopsis Idlewild (2006) unfolds the tale of two aspiring entertainers, Percival and Rooster, navigating love and ambition through a series of elaborate musical performances and dynamic dance routines. The narrative is set in a bustling 1930s southern speakeasy, where Percival, a...

Direction Rusty Cundieff

Cast Corbin Bernsen · Duane Whitaker · Michael Massee · Tom Wright

Synopsis Tales from the Hood (1995) revolves around an eccentric mortician who ensnares three drug peddlers in his funeral parlor, where he regales them with four chilling narratives that blend horror with African American cultural themes. Each tale serves as a...

Direction David J. Burke

Cast Ving Rhames · Terrence Howard · Jim Brown · Chazz Palminteri

Synopsis Animal (2005) follows the story of a notorious figure, James "Animal" Allen, portrayed by Ving Rhames, who is incarcerated in a high-security prison. During his time behind bars, he encounters a revolutionary figure, played by Jim Brown, who brings about...

Direction Shawn Wayans · Marlon Wayans · Leslie Ray · David Steven Simon

Cast Shawn Wayans · Marlon Wayans · John Witherspoon · Lela Rochon

Synopsis The Wayans Bros. (TV Series) (1995) is a sitcom that aired from 1995 to 1999, spanning 5 seasons and 101 episodes. The show follows the lives of Shawn and Marlon Williams, played by Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans, respectively. The...

Direction Timothy A. Chey

Cast Tom Sizemore · Stephen Baldwin · Jacob Bonnema · Tricia Helfer

Synopsis The Genius Club (2006) follows the extraordinary journey of seven exceptionally bright individuals, each possessing an IQ exceeding 200. On the eve of Christmas, these prodigious minds are abruptly taken from their everyday lives and given a monumental task: to...

Direction Ernest R. Dickerson

Cast Wendell Pierce · Paula Jai Parker · Kailin See · Gillian Barber

Synopsis Something With Bite (Fear Itself Series) (TV) (2009) follows the unsettling journey of a veterinarian, portrayed by Wendell Pierce, known for his role in "The Wire." The story takes a dark turn when the veterinarian is bitten by an unusual...

Direction J. Horton

Cast Tyrin Turner · Davetta Sherwood · Ellia English · Paula Jai Parker

Synopsis When a Woman's Fed Up (2013) follows the story of Taryln, a strong and ambitious woman who has long endured her husband's reckless behavior. However, her patience reaches its limit when she uncovers evidence of his infidelity. Determined to exact...

Direction Eric Meza

Cast Anthony Anderson · Isaiah Barnes · Max Becker · Paula Bel

Synopsis The Breaks (1999) follows the story of Derrick, an Irish white boy raised by a black family in Los Angeles. Derrick's unique upbringing leads him to identify strongly with his adoptive culture, believing himself to be black. His life takes...

Direction Charles Murray

Cast Paula Jai Parker · Terrell Tilford · Darius McCrary · Jason Bond

Synopsis The Summoning (2015) follows the harrowing journey of a bereaved wife who, driven by profound sorrow, attempts to resurrect her deceased spouse from the afterlife. However, her desperate act unleashes a series of catastrophic consequences that she could never have...

Direction Honesty Edwards · Dan Garcia · Mike Mayhall

Cast Dominique DuVernay · Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs · Brad James · Demetria McKinney

Synopsis A House Divided (TV Series) (2019) follows the affluent Sanders clan as they grapple with the passing of their family's matriarch. As they navigate their grief, they begin to unravel and confront a multitude of hidden truths and controversies that...

Direction Rusty Cundieff

Cast Tisha Campbell · Rusty Cundieff · Paula Jai Parker · Joe Torry

Synopsis Sprung (1997) follows the intertwined stories of two sets of close friends who cross paths at a lively gathering. Clyde, one half of the duo with Montel, deceives Adina, part of the pair with Brandy, by portraying himself as wealthy,...