162 Urban Movies 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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Steel Magnolias

2012 • 90 min

Romance, Drama, TV Movie

"Steel Magnolias" follows the lives and close friendship of six women in Louisiana. They find strength in each other as they navigate life's joys and sorrows, gathering at Truvy's beauty shop to discuss everything from love and family to the…

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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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5.1

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Uninvited Guest

1999 • 116 min

At a casual house party, a charming stranger gains entry and quickly becomes infatuated with the wife. It's revealed he's a fugitive on the run. He insists the wife accompany him out of the country, threatening violence against anyone who…

5.1

17+

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Apple Mortgage Cake

2014 • 90 min

This is the inspiring true story of a woman who resolves to bake and sell 100 apple cakes at $40 apiece to save her house, and the profound impact this decision has on her and her family.

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The Inkwell

1994 • 110 min

The Inkwell follows a 16-year-old boy as he navigates adolescence during the summer of 1976 on Martha's Vineyard.

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Norbit

2007 • 102 min • Budget $10M • Box office $159M

Comedy

A quiet man engaged to a difficult woman falls for someone else and devises a plan to be with the woman he truly loves.

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Definitely Divorcing

2016 • 80 min

A group of colleagues grapple with marital doubts stemming from diverse problems: anger, immature partners, and difficult stepchildren. The film explores whether these relationships can be repaired or if they are headed for divorce.

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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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5.2

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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…

5.8

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The Secret Life of Bees

2008 • 114 min • Budget $11M • Box office $39M

Family, Adventure, Drama

In South Carolina, 1964, fourteen-year-old Lily Owens is deeply affected by the loss of her mother. Seeking to escape her isolation and strained relationship with her father, Lily runs away with Rosaleen, her caregiver and closest friend. They travel to…

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Civil Brand

2003 • 95 min

In Whitehead Correctional, a predominantly African-American women's prison operating as a for-profit venture, inmates endure brutal, slave-like labor. Driven to desperation, they plot a takeover of the facility.

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5.1

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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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3.9

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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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5.6

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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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Head of State

2003 • 95 min • Budget $35M • Box office $37M

Comedy, Drama

The Democratic presidential campaign is thrown into disarray when the candidate suddenly dies. Unexpectedly, the party chooses a local Washington, D.C. Alderman to take his place.

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Jason's Lyric

1994 • 119 min • Budget $7M • Box office $20M

Crime, Drama, Romance

This coming-of-age story follows a young man as he explores love, relationships, and growing up. He must overcome his fears to achieve the life he wants. The film examines how our relationships shape us, for better or worse. The protagonist's…

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I Got the Hook-Up

1998 • 93 min

Two down-on-their-luck friends strike gold when they discover a truck full of cell phones and start selling them from their van. Their luck turns sour when the phones start malfunctioning. Suddenly, they're facing angry customers and the attention of the…

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4.1

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Hot Boyz

2000 • 98 min

Driven to crime by injustice, Kool is a talented but struggling artist, skilled in karate, and deeply in love with LaShawna, a bright student with plans for college. One night, she witnesses a stabbing and tragically discovers the victim is…

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Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 13-22

2007 • 48 min

The second half of R. Kelly's unfinished hip hop opera.

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Something the Lord Made

2004 • 110 min

TV Movie, Drama

This film explores the partnership between Alfred Blalock, a leading heart surgeon, and Vivien Thomas, a Black surgical technician. It depicts their collaboration and the development of groundbreaking techniques in pediatric heart surgery.

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The Women of Brewster Place

1989 • 178 min

This film explores the interwoven lives of several Black women sharing a tenement in the city. It’s a story spanning generations, depicting their experiences and relationships within that close-knit community.

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A Bronx Tale

1993 • 121 min • Budget $22M • Box office $17M

Drama, Crime

In 1960s Bronx, New York, a teenage boy is torn between his devotion to his father, a hardworking and honest man, and the dangerous appeal of a charismatic crime boss. As he struggles with this conflict, he also experiences a…

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A Day Late and a Dollar Short

2014 • 90 min

Faced with a terminal asthma diagnosis, sharp-tongued matriarch Viola Price resolves to mend her broken family before it's too late.

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4 Life

2007 • 90 min

In West Baltimore, Dayvon, a skilled street enforcer, and his best friend TY, who is in prison, experience growing tension as TY's release approaches, leading to escalating conflict between them.

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Home Again

2012 • 101 min

Writer-director Sudz Sutherland's powerful drama follows three individuals from diverse backgrounds who are deported from the countries they've come to call home due to minor offenses. They return to a place they barely recognize and attempt to build new lives…

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Trois

2000 • 93 min

Jermaine, a young lawyer in Atlanta, hopes to revitalize his marriage to Jasmine, who is recovering from an abusive past. He hires Jade, a bisexual stripper and sex worker battling her ex-husband for custody of their four-year-old son, for a…

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Trading Places

1983 • 116 min • Budget $15M • Box office $90M

Comedy

During Prohibition, Atlantic City becomes a haven for lawlessness where politics and organized crime are deeply intertwined. Nucky Thompson, a powerful figure serving as treasurer of the New Jersey town, expertly controls both the legitimate and illegal sides of its…

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Tales from the Hood 2

2018 • 110 min

Horror

Mr. Simms is back with a new collection of chilling stories. These tales explore unsettling themes of dolls, psychic phenomena, demonic possession, and ghostly encounters.

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4.4

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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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Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-12

2005 • 45 min

Sylvester finds himself in a compromising situation with a married woman just as her husband is returning home. The ensuing discovery unleashes a cascade of hidden truths and unexpected connections. As more people are drawn into the unfolding drama, relationships…

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Holiday Heart

2000 • 96 min

Following the death of his police officer partner, Christian, who performs as Holiday Heart, connects with 12-year-old Niki and her mother, Wanda, who struggles with addiction. Heart finds solace and a new direction by becoming a father figure to Niki,…

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7.4

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Gang of Roses

2003 • 94 min

In 1828, the town of Flat Ridge is invaded by outlaws searching for buried treasure. As they seize control, they murder Sally, a prostitute who is the sister of Rachel and a former member of the Rose Gang. Consumed by…

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17 Blocks

2019 • 98 min

This film uses twenty years of home video footage to tell the story of the Sanford family. It follows their battles with addiction and gun violence, ultimately charting a path toward love, loss, and acceptance.

7.4

30 Days

2006 • 91 min

Donnell, a talented Black basketball player from an inner-city school, and Jason, a skilled white player from a wealthy suburb, are given a 30-day community service sentence in each other's neighborhoods following a fight between their teams. Back in their…

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I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

1988 • 88 min • Budget $3M • Box office $13M

Comedy, Action, Crime

After years serving his country, Jack Spade returns to his city to find his world shattered. His younger brother, June Bug, has been murdered by Mr. Big, a powerful crime boss who controls the neighborhood. Determined to avenge his brother,…

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6.6

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Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones

2003 • 100 min

This is a funny, romantic comedy about a man whose pornography addiction is challenged when he meets someone he truly connects with. He discovers that real love is more powerful than anything he's ever imagined.

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A Girl Like Grace

2015 • 93 min

Growing up with just her mother, a 17-year-old girl faces bullying and turns to her closest friend and the friend's older sister for support.

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Dangerous Ground

1997 • 95 min

Vusi Madlazi travels back to his South African village for his father's funeral. There, he reunites with his brother Ernest, who reveals their other brother Stephen is unreachable. Vusi journeys to Johannesburg to find him, initially connecting with Karin, a…

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4.5

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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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Lift

2001 • 85 min

The film explores the world of shoplifting through the eyes of a clever and captivating young woman. Raised in a troubled family, particularly by her mother and grandmother, she becomes a shoplifter. The story offers an unconventional look at how…

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6.3

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Premature

2020 • 86 min

The summer before starting college, Ayanna encounters Isaiah, a captivating and enigmatic newcomer. Her life is profoundly altered as she experiences the complexities of first love amidst evolving surroundings in Harlem.

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Bullet

1996 • 100 min

Action, Drama, Thriller

A recently released Jewish ex-convict is pulled back into the dangerous world of organized crime. He unexpectedly encounters a ruthless drug lord and an old enemy from his past. As tensions escalate between them, he must navigate loyalty, deception, and…

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Johnson Family Vacation

2004 • 97 min • Budget $12M • Box office $31M

Comedy, Family

Nate Johnson, separated from his wife and three children, plans a road trip to Missouri to mend their relationships by bringing them to a large family reunion.

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Down in the Delta

1998 • 112 min

A mother struggling with alcohol and drug problems is sent to live with her uncle and aunt in the Mississippi Delta with her children for the summer. The move is from Chicago to her family's ancestral home.

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Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

2009 • 86 min

Drama

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story chronicles the life of renowned neurosurgeon Ben Carson, from 1961 to 1987.

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7.4

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Reopening Night

2021 • 85 min

This documentary chronicles the cast, crew, and staff of New York City's Public Theater as they prepare a new production: an all-Black adaptation of Shakespeare’s "The Merry Wives of Windsor." The show takes place at the Delacorte Theater, an open-air…

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5.9

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The Distinguished Gentleman

1992 • 112 min • Budget $50M • Box office $46M

Comedy

A charming Florida con artist unexpectedly gets his big break when the incumbent congressman, who shares his name, dies. He exploits this coincidence to win the election and enters the world of Congress, eager for the benefits of political life.…

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5.9

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Snow on tha Bluff

2012 • 79 min

Drama, Crime

While committing a drug deal, Curtis Snow steals a video camera and gives it to his friend Pancho, and they begin recording their lives. Initially, Curtis continues his routine: robbing drug dealers, evading the police, and selling drugs to support…

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6.7

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Def by Temptation

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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5.3

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The Confidant

2010 • 90 min

This film tells the story of two childhood best friends with a deep and complicated connection. One is poised for a successful career in the NFL, the other is a gifted art student with a full scholarship. But a web…

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4.0

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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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4.7

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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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6.5

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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…

7.4

7.5

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I Got the Hook Up 2

2019 • 85 min

When their restaurant is closed, Black needs money urgently. He sees a chance when Blue's son, Fatboy, and his friend Spyda offer him stolen cellphones to sell. However, the boxes also contain a large quantity of Molly, and Spyda decides…

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The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

2013 • 108 min

Drama

A coming-of-age story about two young men navigating the challenges of summer after their mothers are removed by the authorities, leaving them to care for themselves.

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7.5

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Mr. Church

2016 • 104 min • Budget $8M • Box office $685K

Drama

A special bond forms between a young girl and her mother, who is also seriously ill, after they inherit a cook, Mr. Church. What starts as a temporary agreement for six months unexpectedly lasts for fifteen years.

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The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love

1995 • 94 min

Comedy, Drama, Romance

This heartwarming story follows two young women from different backgrounds who unexpectedly fall in love. As they build their relationship, they navigate the usual challenges of trust, communication, and acceptance, alongside societal pressures and their own pasts. Their journey reveals…

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6.7

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Precious

2009 • 110 min • Budget $10M • Box office $47M

Drama

Harlem, 1987. Sixteen-year-old Claireece "Precious" Jones faces unimaginable hardship. Pregnant again by her father, who is absent from her life, Precious endures a brutal home life dominated by an abusive mother. At school, amidst chaos, Precious has surprisingly maintained good…

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How to Be a Player

1997 • 93 min • Box office $13M

Comedy, Romance

Dray lives for casual encounters, seemingly unaware of how his actions affect others. His girlfriend Lisa grows increasingly suspicious of his frequent disappearances. Dray's sister Jenny and her friend Katrina plan a surprise: a lavish beach party in Malibu where…

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5.4

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Fat Albert

2004 • 93 min • Budget $45M • Box office $48M

Comedy, Family, Fantasy

The animated character Fat Albert and his friends Rudy, Mushmouth, Old Weird Harold, and Dumb Donald step out of their TV world and into reality. Overwhelmed by modern life, the group finds new friends as Albert tries to help a…

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Premium

2006 • 97 min

Reginald "Cool" Coolidge, an actor tired of playing stereotypical parts, works at a gas station to repay his mother's boyfriend for college. His ex-fiancée, the woman he truly loves, unexpectedly returns after three years, revealing she's getting married in just…

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In the Hive

2012 • 111 min

Sixteen-year-old Xtra Keys wants to be a better father to his son than his own mother was to him. He may find the opportunity when he starts at a unique alternative school with a group of boys from difficult backgrounds.

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Desert Flower

2009 • 120 min • Box office $14M

Drama

This is the story of a Somali nomad who, at 13, was sold into marriage. Shortly after, she fled Africa and eventually became a successful American supermodel. Now 38, she works as the UN's leading spokeswoman against female genital mutilation.

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7.3

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Pariah

2011 • 86 min • Budget $500K • Box office $769K

Drama

A Brooklyn teenager struggles with who they are while navigating friendships, love, and family expectations as they explore their sexuality.

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I'm Bout It

1997 • 110 min

"I'm Bout It" is a 1997 film by rapper Master P. The movie details his life growing up in an uptown ghetto of New Orleans. Master P wrote, directed, and starred in the film.

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Roscoe's House of Chicken n Waffles

2004 • 90 min

In 1978, as New York State launches a lottery, the numbers racket is fading. Clyde Coltrane (Glenn Plummer), struggling to make ends meet, receives a call from his friend Roscoe (Anthony Johnson) in Los Angeles, who is in trouble. Clyde…

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Truth Hall

2008 • 88 min

A group of college friends comes together for their close friend's wedding. However, old secrets from their shared history threaten to resurface and complicate their current lives.

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4.7

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Mudbound

2017 • 135 min • Budget $10M

Drama

Following World War II, two families in the South struggle against a rigid social order and a harsh environment, mirroring their fight for survival during the war.

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The Walking Dead

1995 • 88 min

Five young Marines, on a mission they know is likely a death sentence in the Vietnamese jungle, fight to survive a deadly minefield. The harsh realities of war are a stark contrast to the world they left behind.

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Who's Your Caddy?

2007 • 93 min

Rap superstar C-Note aims to become a member of the exclusive Carolina Pines Golf & Country Club, but encounters resistance from the club's elite. To gain access, C-Note buys the land next to the 17th hole. As the club tries…

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Phat Beach

1996 • 89 min

A large young man takes his father's Mercedes to the beach with his friends for a day of sun and recreation.

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The Great Debaters

2007 • 126 min • Budget $15M • Box office $30M

Drama

This is the true story of a gifted, politically outspoken debate coach who empowers a team of underestimated African-American college students. Under his guidance, they rise to become a formidable force, challenging the intellectual dominance of their Harvard counterparts.

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Pandora's Box

2002 • 103 min

Mia DuBois, a successful therapist, feels trapped in her marriage. Following a patient's suggestion, she embraces a bolder side of herself at a secret underground club. There, she encounters a captivating stranger and embarks on an affair that threatens to…

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4.8

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Uncle Drew

2018 • 103 min • Budget $19M • Box office $17M

Comedy

An aging basketball legend, Uncle Drew, gathers a team of fellow veteran players for one last shot at glory in a competitive tournament.

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Little

2019 • 108 min • Budget $20M • Box office $17M

Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Tech CEO Jordan Sanders suddenly finds herself in the body of her 13-year-old self, just hours before a crucial presentation. Her assistant, April, knows the truth: Jordan is trapped in a middle schooler's body, and the high-stakes presentation is about…

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Life Support

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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Bulworth

1998 • 108 min • Budget $30M • Box office $29M

Comedy, Drama, Crime

A disillusioned congressman, tired of political compromise, plans to commit suicide. To make his intentions clear, he hires a hitman. But the politician has one final surprise: he delivers his farewell speech in hip-hop, using its raw honesty to speak…

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A Low Down Dirty Shame

1994 • 100 min • Budget $10M • Box office $29M

Comedy, Crime, Action

A determined Black detective undertakes a dangerous quest to find a lost fortune made from drug money. He faces many risks while reconnecting with Angela, a compelling ex-girlfriend, and dealing with his often-annoying partner, Peaches. The search brings up old…

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The Breaks

2016 • 95 min

In the summer of 1990, three friends in New York City pursue their ambitions in the hip-hop world. Nikki, a recent graduate, turns down a law school scholarship to become a record executive, joining her boyfriend David, the son of…

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Secrets of the Magic City

2015 • 115 min

R. Malcolm Jones' film, *The Magic City*, is a coming-of-age story about hope and resilience, set against the backdrop of Miami's Liberty City. The film follows Tiana, Nia, and Amiya, who begin as rivals but develop a lasting friendship as…

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Senseless

1998 • 93 min • Box office $13M

Comedy, Romance

A curious college student gets a chance to explore how people perceive the world when he participates in a new drug experiment. The drug dramatically sharpens his senses – colors become more vivid, sounds louder, and touch more intense. As…

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Three Can Play That Game

2007 • 90 min

Shanté Smith relocates to Atlanta and establishes herself as the Love Doctor, a relationship expert who leverages her understanding of men to empower women to achieve their desired outcomes.

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Motives 2 : Retribution

2007 • 94 min

Vivica A. Fox and Shemar Moore reprise their roles in this suspenseful sequel to Motives, set three years after the first film. Emery Simms, an innocent man wrongly convicted, continues to serve his prison sentence. His claims of innocence are…

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Fear of a Black Hat

1994 • 88 min • Budget $1M • Box office $233K

Comedy, Music

This hilarious mockumentary follows the wild career of N.W.H., a group known for their provocative hardcore rap. The film humorously explores the controversial side of underground hip-hop as it chronicles the journey of three unlikely rappers: Ice Cold, Tone-Def, and…

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Boy Bye

2016 • 83 min

Veronica Love is a successful real estate entrepreneur in California, known to her friends as Love. She's happily single and enjoys a life of casual romance. However, she doesn't believe in lasting love, despite having many admirers. Then she meets…

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Never and Again

2021 • 89 min

Kevin and Jasmine, two teenagers deeply passionate about each other's aspirations, develop a powerful love. However, tragedy and a single mistake drive them apart. Years later, fate reunites Kevin and Jasmine, forcing them to rebuild trust. They must discover if…

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That's Wild

2020 • 63 min

That's Wild, an award-winning documentary, follows three at-risk teenage boys from Atlanta as they attempt to climb four 12,000-foot peaks in the Colorado wilderness. The film chronicles their challenging journey, highlighting their personal struggles and triumphs.

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Killa Season

2006 • 128 min

Flea was a basketball player content with his understated efforts, until a contact from the Dominican Republic introduced him to a different approach to earning money.

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Full Clip

2004 • 90 min

Joshua Pope (Busta Rhymes) returns to his hometown to handle his father's estate, only to discover it's changed drastically. The peaceful community he knew is now plagued by racial prejudice and a corrupt police department. With the help of an…

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Chi-Raq

2015 • 127 min

Drama, Crime, Comedy

This is a contemporary take on Aristophanes' Lysistrata, reimagined in Chicago amidst gang warfare.

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The Cookout 2

2011 • 75 min

Basketball coach Ashmokeem resorts to kidnapping and blackmailing the opposing team's player and his family. His goal is to ensure his own team wins the championship.

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Tales from the Hood 3

2020 • 103 min

Horror

Building on a history of beloved horror stories, this anthology series stars Tony Todd and Lynn Whitfield. It delivers frightening twists alongside sharp observations about society.

5.1

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Brewster's Millions

1985 • 97 min • Budget $20M • Box office $45M

Comedy

Brewster, a retired baseball player, unexpectedly inherits a fortune: $300 million, contingent on spending $30 million in a single month—secretly and without a paper trail. This comical quest to maintain secrecy in his small town becomes a heartwarming journey as…

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O

2001 • 95 min • Box office $16M

Drama, Romance, Thriller

Odin James is the only Black student at the prestigious Palmetto Grove Academy. A star basketball player with NBA aspirations, he's popular with everyone – the coach, the Dean's daughter Desi, and his teammates. But Odin’s friend Hugo, the coach’s…

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Girl 6

1996 • 108 min

In New York City, a disheartened actress finds herself working as a phone sex operator.

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Miss Evers' Boys

1997 • 118 min

This is the true story of the U.S. Government's 1932 Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment. Black men with syphilis were deliberately left untreated, even after a cure was discovered, and allowed to die.

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The Mack

1973 • 110 min

Drama, Crime

After five years in prison, Goldie returns to the streets and quickly becomes a powerful pimp. His success is threatened, though, by two manipulative white police officers and a dangerous crime boss. Goldie must navigate the challenges posed by these…

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Life of a King

2013 • 101 min

Drama

This is the true story of Eugene Brown, who, after serving eighteen years in prison, dedicated himself to giving inner city children in Washington DC a better future. He founded the Big Chair Chess Club to pull kids away from…

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Ride

1998 • 90 min

A group of young people from Harlem embark on a bus trip to Miami. The journey begins with difficulties, but evolves into a revealing experience as they discover hidden aspects of each other's lives.

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