Direction: Kasi Lemmons

Direction Kasi Lemmons

Cast Don Cheadle · Chiwetel Ejiofor · Taraji P. Henson · Martin Sheen

Synopsis Talk to Me (2007) chronicles the compelling true narrative of Ralph Waldo “Petey” Greene (Don Cheadle), a charismatic former convict who leveraged his eloquence to become a legendary radio host in the 1960s in Washington, D.C. Inspired by the dynamic...

Direction Kasi Lemmons · DeMane Davis

Cast Octavia Spencer · Tiffany Haddish · Carmen Ejogo · Blair Underwood

Synopsis Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (TV Miniseries) (2020) is a captivating TV miniseries consisting of four episodes. It chronicles the remarkable journey of pioneering African American businesswoman Madam C.J. Walker, who established a groundbreaking haircare...

Direction Cheo Hodari Coker · Paul McGuigan · Guillermo Navarro · Phil Abraham

Cast Mike Colter · Mahershala Ali · Simone Missick · Rosario Dawson

Synopsis Luke Cage (TV Series) (2016) follows the journey of a man who, after being subjected to a botched experiment, gains extraordinary strength and resilience. Falsely imprisoned, he breaks out and takes on the persona of a hero for hire, navigating...

Direction Kasi Lemmons

Cast Samuel L. Jackson · Lynn Whitfield · Debbi Morgan · Vondie Curtis-Hall

Synopsis Eve's Bayou (1997) unfolds in the sultry atmosphere of 1962 Louisiana, centering around the prominent Batiste family. At the helm is the charismatic Dr. Louis Batiste, a man whose magnetic personality is matched only by his infidelity. Despite being married...

Direction Kasi Lemmons

Cast Naomi Ackie · Ashton Sanders · Stanley Tucci · Clarke Peters

Synopsis I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022) is a heartfelt tribute to the extraordinary life and musical legacy of Whitney Houston, widely regarded as one of the most influential female R&B pop vocalists of all time. The film chronicles her remarkable...

Direction Kasi Lemmons

Cast Cynthia Erivo · Joe Alwyn · Janelle Monáe · Leslie Odom Jr.

Synopsis Harriet (2019) chronicles the inspiring journey of Harriet Tubman (Cynthia Erivo), a woman who, following her own daring escape from slavery in 1849, dedicated her life to liberating hundreds of enslaved individuals from the South.

Direction Reggie Rock Bythewood · Gina Prince-Bythewood · John David Coles · Jonathan Demme

Cast Sanaa Lathan · Stephan James · Will Patton · Stephen Moyer

Synopsis Shots Fired (TV Series) (2017) delves into the complexities of a racially charged shooting in a Tennessee town, where a black police officer fatally shoots a white teenager. The unusual nature of the incident prompts the involvement of two external...

Direction Kasi Lemmons

Cast Samuel L. Jackson · Colm Feore · Ann Magnuson · Damir Andrei

Synopsis The Caveman's Valentine (2001) follows the journey of a former concert pianist who now lives in a cave beneath a New York City park. After witnessing a brutal murder, he embarks on a quest to find the killer and deliver...

Direction Kasi Lemmons

Cast Forest Whitaker · Angela Bassett · Jennifer Hudson · Tyrese Gibson

Synopsis Black Nativity (2013) follows the journey of a young African American teenager who, while residing with his grandparents, drifts off to sleep during a Christmas Eve service. His slumber transports him to a vivid and captivating dream world where he...

Direction Julie Dash · Tina Mabry · Kasi Lemmons · Gina Prince-Bythewood

Cast Joshua Moody · Timothy Hutton · Chris Coy · Ray Fisher

Synopsis Women of the Movement (TV Series) (2022) is an anthology series that delves into the civil rights movement, offering a unique perspective by focusing on the stories of the women who played pivotal roles. The series is set to debut...