427 Black Films Collection

Pride

2007 • 104 min • Budget $20M • Box office $7M

Drama

Coach Jim Ellis challenges his community and transforms lives by establishing Philadelphia's first black swim team with the help of a local janitor. They face significant obstacles, including strict regulations, racial prejudice, and other challenges.

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Something New

2006 • 99 min • Box office $11M

Romance, Comedy, Drama

Kenya feels her career is making life monotonous, prompting her friends to arrange a blind date for her. She's surprised to find out her date is white and initially withdraws. Little does she know, romance is just around the corner.

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I'm in Love with a Church Girl

2013 • 118 min

Drama, Romance

Miles Montego enjoys a life of luxury: cars, boats, a beautiful home, wealth, and many women. However, he carries a significant past.

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Animal

2005 • 93 min

Action, Drama

James "Animal" Allen is known for his ruthless reputation. After being imprisoned in a maximum-security facility, he encounters a revolutionary who transforms him. Released and seeking redemption, James discovers his son has become involved in crime. Haunted by his past,…

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Talkin' Dirty After Dark

1991 • 89 min

Terry, an aspiring comedian, believes political humor is his ticket to stardom and more stage time at Dukie's Comedy Club. He's also having an affair with Ruby Lynn Sinclair, the wife of club owner Dukie Sinclair. The night unfolds with…

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Dirty Laundry

2006 • 100 min

After a decade away, Sheldon returns to Paris, Georgia, where his mother Evelyn – a fiercely opinionated and difficult woman – has sent a young boy claiming to be his son. Sheldon intends to resolve the situation, but old conflicts…

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Blue Caprice

2013 • 93 min

Crime, Drama, Thriller

This movie tells the story of the Beltway sniper attacks. It is based on the real events that occurred.

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Repentance

2014 • 90 min • Budget $5M • Box office $1M

Horror, Thriller

Thomas Carter, a dedicated life coach and author, is suddenly kidnapped by his disturbed client, Angel Sanchez. Angel uses Thomas’ own teachings on karma – the idea that actions have consequences – to torment Thomas and his family, holding them…

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The Hate U Give

2018 • 133 min • Budget $23M • Box office $34M

Crime, Drama

Starr, a sixteen-year-old girl who grew up in a poor neighborhood, now navigates the world of a wealthy suburban school. When she witnesses a police officer kill her unarmed best friend, Starr struggles to reconcile her two lives and finds…

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Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs

2002 • 91 min

Book of Love blends humor with the complexities of love and relationships in the 1990s Los Angeles. The film follows three men navigating dating and love while grappling with heartbreak and insecurity after failed relationships. Their stories are revealed through…

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Held Up

1999 • 89 min

Comedy

Michael's romantic getaway turns disastrous when his girlfriend suddenly breaks up with him, leaving him stranded in the desert. His misfortune continues when he's carjacked by a teenager and unexpectedly pulled into an armed robbery at a convenience store called…

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Moonlight

2016 • 111 min • Budget $4M • Box office $65M

Drama

This is a poignant story about a young man's journey to self-discovery, shown through three key periods in his life. It follows his experiences with love – the joy, heartbreak, and beauty – as he also comes to terms with…

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Othello

1995 • 123 min

In this adaptation of Shakespeare's classic, the villainous Iago cultivates a false friendship with Othello. His aim is to manipulate Othello for personal gain.

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Romeo Must Die

2000 • 115 min • Budget $25M • Box office $91M

Action, Crime, Thriller

In Oakland, California, two rival gangs – one African-American, the other Chinese – fight for control of the docks. When Hang Sing and Trish O'Day investigate, they uncover a deadly web of lies that leads to the demise of many…

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The Preacher's Wife

1996 • 123 min • Budget $40M • Box office $48M

Family, Fantasy, Drama

Reverend Henry Biggs, a compassionate man of faith, tries to balance his family life and his dedication to helping the poor in his community. The demands of these responsibilities strain his marriage and make him doubt himself. When things seem…

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Love Don't Co$t a Thing

2003 • 100 min • Box office $21M

Comedy, Drama, Family

A socially awkward high school student enlists a popular cheerleader to pretend to be his girlfriend, hoping to improve his reputation among his peers.

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Streets of Gold

1986 • 95 min

Alek, a former Soviet boxer whose career was cut short due to his Jewish heritage, finds himself disillusioned. He takes on two promising young amateur boxers as their coach, guiding them toward potential success.

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The Cookout

2004 • 97 min • Budget $16M • Box office $12M

Comedy

Todd Anderson's life changes instantly when he signs a lucrative $30 million contract with the New Jersey Nets. Determined to stay grounded, he hosts a barbecue at his home, reminiscent of his family's gatherings. However, the mix of new and…

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Breakin' All the Rules

2004 • 85 min • Budget $10M • Box office $12M

Comedy, Romance

Quincy Watson, a writer whose girlfriend leaves him, quits his job and decides to write the definitive guide on breaking up. The book becomes a huge success, and Quincy begins offering advice to his womanizing cousin, Evan, on how to…

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Coach Carter

2005 • 136 min • Budget $30M • Box office $76M

Drama, History

This is a true story about Ken Carter, the head basketball coach at Richmond High School. In 1999, he made national news when he decided to bench his undefeated team. His reason: the players weren't meeting academic standards.

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Sparkle

1976 • 98 min

In the late 1950s, three sisters begin their musical journey singing in their Harlem church choir. By the 1960s, they achieve success as a popular girl group.

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Mixing Nia

1998 • 92 min

A copywriter at an advertising agency is tasked with marketing a new beer to young Black people in impoverished urban neighborhoods. Disgusted by the assignment, she quits her job and embarks on a journey to discover her own racial identity.

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My Murder

2012 • 59 min

This gripping true drama tells the story of Shakilus Townsend, a 16-year-old boy drawn into a deadly situation after meeting a girl. What begins as a chance encounter spirals into a web of lies and murder, known as the honey…

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Gang Related

1997 • 111 min

Action, Crime, Thriller

Two corrupt police officers run a profitable scheme: stealing drugs from dealers and selling them on the black market, framing rival gangs for the crimes. Their carefully built world unravels when they accidentally kill an undercover DEA agent posing as…

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8 Mile

2002 • 111 min • Budget $41M • Box office $242M

Drama, Music

Jimmy Smith, Jr. Faces a constant struggle to maintain hope as he pursues his dreams in Detroit's thriving music scene. He fights for his unique voice and a place in a world defined by rhythm and legendary artists, where every…

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The Original Kings of Comedy

2000 • 115 min • Budget $13M • Box office $38M

Comedy, Documentary

This riotous comedy brings together comedians Steve Harvey (of "The Steve Harvey Show"), D.L. Hughley ("The Hughleys"), Cedric the Entertainer ("The Steve Harvey Show"), and Bernie Mac ("Life") in a hilarious summit, directed by Spike Lee.

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Out of Time

2003 • 105 min • Budget $50M • Box office $55M

Thriller, Crime, Drama

In the quiet Florida Keys town of Banyan Key, Police Chief Matt Lee faces a daunting challenge: solving a brutal double murder while fighting to clear his own name. As the investigation unfolds, Matt must navigate suspicion from within his…

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Notorious

2009 • 122 min • Box office $43M

Music, Drama, History

"Notorious" tells the story of Christopher Wallace. With remarkable talent and unwavering determination, Wallace evolves from a Brooklyn street hustler – who once sold crack to pregnant women – into one of the greatest rappers ever: The Notorious B.I.G. The…

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Think Like a Man

2012 • 122 min • Budget $12M • Box office $96M

Comedy, Romance

Four couples navigate shifting dynamics when the women begin applying advice from Steve Harvey's "Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man" to gain more control in their relationships. The men, discovering their partners' newfound strategies, devise a counter-plan to…

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Brown Sugar

2002 • 109 min • Budget $8M • Box office $27M

Romance, Comedy

Sidney and Dre's enduring friendship and the start of their professional lives go back to one defining moment in childhood: watching hip-hop emerge on a New York street corner. Fifteen years later, Sidney is a respected music critic for a…

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Hood Rat

2001 • 87 min

Leslie Small's debut film, *Hood Rat*, stars Isaiah Washington as a seemingly gentle man who descends into vengeance, aided by a horde of rats. Living in a dilapidated, rat-infested apartment building, Max is driven to the breaking point when his…

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First Sunday

2008 • 96 min • Budget $20M • Box office $38M

Comedy, Action

Durell and LeeJohn are best friends and inept criminals. They are given one week to pay a $17,000 debt, or Durell will lose his son. Desperate, they plan to rob their local church. Instead, they find themselves spending the night…

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Bamboozled

2000 • 136 min • Budget $10M • Box office $2M

Comedy, Drama

Producer Pierre Delacroix, after being rejected by his network for his sitcom idea, deliberately pitches the worst concept imaginable: a 21st-century minstrel show, hoping to get fired. Instead, the network airs it and it unexpectedly becomes a huge success.

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Beverly Hills Cop

1984 • 105 min • Budget $14M • Box office $316M

Comedy, Crime, Action

Detroit police officer Axel Foley is known for bending the rules. However, when his close friend is killed, he travels to Beverly Hills to investigate, using his unique methods to solve the crime.

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Strictly Business

1991 • 84 min • Box office $7M

Comedy, Romance

Waymon has a promising career in real estate, but his personal life is lacking. His relationship isn't fulfilling, and he desires more. He meets Natalie, a captivating woman who sparks his interest with her vibrant personality. Realizing he needs help…

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Ride Along 2

2016 • 102 min • Budget $40M • Box office $124M

Action, Comedy

With his wedding day near, Ben travels to Miami with his future brother-in-law, James. Their mission: to take down a drug dealer who is supplying Atlanta dealers with drugs.

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Race

2016 • 134 min • Budget $5M • Box office $24M

Drama, History

This film tells the story of Jesse Owens, an athlete striving to become the best in track and field. His pursuit of greatness leads him to the 1936 Olympics, where he competes against Adolf Hitler's belief in the superiority of…

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Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys

2008 • 110 min • Budget $15M • Box office $37M

Drama, Romance

Charlotte Cartwright, a wealthy socialite, and her close friend Alice Pratt, a woman with strong principles from a working-class background, have shared a lifelong friendship. Now, their lives are in crisis as their children's affairs, questionable business dealings, and a…

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2007 • 94 min • Budget $11M • Box office $13M

Comedy, Romance

Richard Cooper is a married father of two who feels deeply unfulfilled in his marriage. Dissatisfied with his sex life, he begins openly admiring women he sees on the street, even delaying lunch to do so. When a former flame,…

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Poetic Justice

1993 • 109 min • Budget $14M • Box office $27M

Drama, Romance

"Justice" is a moving story about a young hairdresser dealing with grief and heartbreak as she deals with love and friendship. Following the murder of her boyfriend, Justice finds comfort in writing poetry to process her pain. When a car…

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Four Brothers

2005 • 109 min • Budget $45M • Box office $92M

Action, Crime

Four brothers, who were adopted and raised apart, go back to their Detroit hometown after their mother is killed. They decide to seek revenge on those responsible.

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The Wash

2001 • 97 min • Budget $7M • Box office $10M

Action, Comedy

Facing an urgent need for money with rent overdue and his car immobilized, Sean is desperate for a solution. His roommate Dee Loc suggests he take a job washing cars at the local car wash.

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State Property: Blood on the Streets

2005 • 94 min

In Philadelphia, three rival gangsters fight for dominance over the city's underworld.

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Malibu's Most Wanted

2003 • 86 min • Budget $15M • Box office $34M

Comedy, Crime

A senator orchestrates the kidnapping of his son, a privileged young man who identifies with Black culture, by two Black actors posing as criminals. The senator's intention is to jolt his son away from his aspirations of a rap career.

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Dreamgirls

2006 • 130 min • Budget $70M • Box office $154M

Drama, Music

In the early 1960s, three female soul singers achieve mainstream success, navigating personal challenges as they rise to pop stardom.

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Car Wash

1976 • 97 min

Comedy, Drama, Romance

This comedy follows a diverse group of friends working at Sully Boyar's Car Wash in a busy Los Angeles neighborhood. They spend their day cleaning cars and sharing laughs while dealing with a variety of customers, from preachers to cab…

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Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault

1996 • 120 min

Drama, TV Movie

This drama tells the story of Earl "The Goat" Manigault (Don Cheadle), a gifted basketball player from Harlem who overcame many obstacles in his life. The film realistically combines true events to show his battles with addiction and time in…

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Django Unchained

2012 • 165 min • Budget $100M • Box office $425M

Drama, Western

A freed slave teams up with a German bounty hunter to rescue his wife from a cruel plantation owner in Mississippi.

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The Nutty Professor

1996 • 95 min • Budget $54M • Box office $128M

Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

Dr. Sherman Klump, a talented but overweight genetic scientist, is also having trouble with romance. When the beautiful Carla Purty joins his university's faculty, he decides to change his life by inventing a serum that makes him thinner and more…

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Pastor Brown

2009 • 88 min

When Jessica "Jesse" Brown returns home after more than ten years because her father is suddenly terminally ill, his dying wish changes everything. He wants her to become the new head of Mount Olive Baptist Church, upending her life and…

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First Time Felon

1997 • 110 min

Based on the true story of Greg Yance. The film follows Yance (Epps), a young man who enters prison for drug possession and is offered a choice: five years incarceration or a short stint in a military-style boot camp. He…

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Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth

2013 • 90 min

Comedy, Drama, Documentary

Mike Tyson's one-man show offers a compelling exploration of his life and career. *MIKE TYSON: UNDISPUTED TRUTH* provides an intimate glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of boxing's most formidable champions. Directed by Academy Award® nominee Spike Lee,…

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A Lesson Before Dying

1999 • 101 min

In the 1940s South, a Black man is wrongly accused of murdering a white store owner. His white lawyer argues in court that the defendant is as unintelligent as a pig, implying he couldn't understand his own actions. Despite this,…

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Antwone Fisher

2002 • 120 min • Budget $12M • Box office $23M

Drama, History, Romance

A volatile sailor is sent to a naval psychiatrist seeking treatment. Initially resistant, the young man eventually opens up about a traumatic childhood. With the help of his doctor, he confronts his painful history and embarks on a journey to…

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Puff, Puff, Pass

2006 • 94 min

Comedy

Danny Masterson of "That '70s Show" stars in a comedy about two unlucky drug users who hatch a plan to con a dangerous man known as Mr. Big after they drop out of rehab.

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Shackles

2005 • 115 min

A hopeful teacher (Hughley) accepts the first job available to him: teaching at a school within a prison.

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1993 • 107 min • Budget $38M • Box office $57M

Music, Comedy

Deloris Van Cartier, a talented performer, is asked to help save a failing Catholic school by Mother Superior. Deloris must adjust to the school's disciplined environment and connect with the students, while also fighting to prevent its closure due to…

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The Art of War

2000 • 117 min • Budget $40M • Box office $30M

Action, Thriller, Crime

Neil Shaw is a highly effective, unofficial protector for the United Nations Secretary General. As an international security expert, he must expose a dangerous plot by ruthless terrorists who plan to destabilize the UN during a crucial summit with China.…

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1990 • 95 min

Horror, Thriller, Romance

In New York City's shadows, a dangerous succubus targets black men, draining their life force and causing widespread chaos. Fear spreads as no one knows how to stop her. An unlikely group – a minister-in-training seeking forgiveness, an actor searching…

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Blue Hill Avenue

2003 • 128 min

Raised in a stable, morally upright family, a young person becomes drawn into a life of crime and corruption.

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The Wrecking Crew

2000 • 80 min

Action, Thriller, Drama

A highly trained government team is deployed for a dangerous assignment in urban environments.

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Dead Presidents

1995 • 119 min • Budget $10M • Box office $24M

Action, Crime, Drama

This drama tells the story of a Vietnam veteran struggling to adjust to civilian life. Back home, he becomes involved with organized crime and teams up with fellow veterans to plan a major robbery. Their target is an armored car…

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A Raisin in the Sun

2008 • 131 min

Drama, TV Movie

The Younger family's hopes and dreams are challenged when their father dies, leaving them with a $10,000 life insurance settlement. Faced with difficult choices – like buying a new home or a liquor store – they navigate the hardships of…

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A Good Day to Be Black & Sexy

2008 • 92 min

An intimate exploration of Black relationships and intimacy.

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Jackie Brown

1997 • 154 min

Jackie Brown, a flight attendant, becomes involved in smuggling money for her gunrunner boss. When the police try to use her to find him, she devises a plan – with the assistance of a bail bondsman – to steal the…

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Set It Off

1996 • 123 min • Budget $9M • Box office $41M

Crime, Drama, Thriller

In 1981, ITC Entertainment produced the television film *Revenge of the Mysterons from Mars*, assembled from footage of the 1967 series *Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons*. The film combines four original episodes: "Shadow of Fear", "Lunarville 7", "Crater 101", and…

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Friday After Next

2002 • 85 min • Budget $20M • Box office $33M

Comedy, Drama

Craig and his cousin Day-Day have moved into their first home and are working security at a mall at night. On Christmas Eve, their house is broken into, and they decide to find the person responsible.

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Drumline

2002 • 118 min • Budget $20M • Box office $57M

Drama, Romance, Comedy

A gifted street drummer from Harlem attends a university in the South, aiming to lead the school's marching band to win. He struggles to adjust to his new environment, eventually learning that success requires more than just talent.

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Soul of the Game

1996 • 94 min

In 1945, baseball is segregated between the Major Leagues and the Negro Leagues, but change is on the horizon. The Brooklyn Dodgers are poised to sign a Black player, a historic move, and select one to play in the Majors.…

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GHETT’A LIFE is an action drama about a determined inner-city teenager named Derrick who strives to become a champion boxer. His ambition is complicated by the politically turbulent environment of his community in Kingston, where divisions exist within his country,…

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The Man in 3B

2015 • 93 min

Daryl Graham's arrival at his new Jamaica, Queens apartment building sparks a neighborhood buzz. Everyone notices him – his looks and confidence make him the object of desire for both men and women. Connie, a dissatisfied wife, seeks Daryl's help…

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Hotel Rwanda

2004 • 122 min • Budget $17M • Box office $38M

Drama, History, War

Based on true events, the film is set in Rwanda during the 1990s, a time when over a million Tutsis were murdered in a genocide largely ignored internationally. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina uses his hotel to shelter over a thousand…

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1987 • 157 min • Budget $29M • Box office $25M

Drama

"Freedom's Requiem" tells the powerful true story of an unexpected friendship that develops during the difficult apartheid era in South Africa during the 1970s. The film offers a direct look at the life-changing connection between Donald Woods, a white journalist…

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2007 • 90 min

This is the true story of a woman who battled crack addiction and found recovery. She then became a source of strength for others, working to inspire positive change within her community and advocating for those affected by AIDS.

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Hustle & Flow

2005 • 116 min • Budget $8M • Box office $23M

Crime, Drama, Music

Seeking a change, a Memphis pimp going through a mid-life crisis teams up with his friends to pursue a career as a hip-hop artist.

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Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker

1994 • 95 min

This is the story of Johnson Whittaker, one of the first African-American cadets ever accepted into West Point. He is subjected to physical abuse, being tied down and beaten by his fellow cadets.

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Class Act

1992 • 98 min

Comedy, Drama

This comedy-drama follows Duncan and Blade, two very different students whose lives are upended by a school record mix-up. The academically gifted Duncan is mistakenly identified as a delinquent and unexpectedly gains notoriety. He initially enjoys the attention, but it…

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