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The Book of Negroes is a TV show set during the American Revolution and follows the story of Aminata Diallo, a young girl kidnapped from Africa and sold into slavery in South Carolina. The show depicts her journey from slavery to freedom and her involvement in the historical events of the time. It explores themes of identity, race, and resilience.
Norbit, an orphan, is forced to marry the very large, Rasputia. But when his childhood sweetheart, Kate, returns to their small town, Norbit must confront his abusive past and find the courage to stand up for himself.
During the infamous Sunday morning in 1941, two lifelong friends and a beautiful nurse find themselves caught up in the horror of World War II.
In 1968 New York City, an outcast cop is charged with bringing down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas. As he investigates, he discovers the depth of corruption in the police force and the city's criminal syndicates. With determination and the help of his colleagues, he builds a case against Lucas, leading to his arrest and the dismantling of the criminal empire. This crime drama explores themes of power, corruption, and the price of ambition.
In 'Home on the Range,' a group of farm animals, including a dairy cow named Maggie, a chicken named Grace, and a horse named Buck, team up to save their farm from being foreclosed by a villainous cattle rustler named Alameda Slim. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and adventures, including mind control, martial arts, and a deceptive plot to control the farm animals' minds.
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story is a biographical drama film based on the life of Dr. Ben Carson, a world-renowned neurosurgeon. The movie depicts his journey from a troubled childhood in Detroit to his rise as a groundbreaking surgeon, overcoming numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. It explores themes of perseverance, determination, and the power of education and compassion.
As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events shape his life, family, and American society. This film tells the story of Cecil Gaines, a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man's life and family.
In 'Life in a Year', a young man named Daryn falls in love with Isabelle, a girl who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Daryn is determined to make every moment count and give Isabelle a lifetime of experiences in just one year. Together, they embark on a life-changing journey of love, laughter, and self-discovery.
In South Central Los Angeles, three young men, Tre, Doughboy, and Ricky, navigate the challenges of growing up in a crime-ridden neighborhood. Tre seeks to succeed academically and avoid the allure of gang culture, while Doughboy becomes involved in drug dealing and Ricky pursues a football scholarship. The film explores themes of racial inequality, drugs, sex, and gang violence, leading to a tragic event that forces the characters to confront violence in their community.
Jerry Maguire is a successful sports agent who has a moral awakening and gets fired for expressing his beliefs. With only one athlete who stays loyal, Jerry starts his own agency to test his new philosophy.
Melvin Udall, a misanthropic writer with obsessive-compulsive disorder, forms an unlikely friendship with a single mother and a gay artist after the artist is assaulted in a robbery. As their relationships develop, they overcome personal challenges and find a deep connection.
Chris Nielsen dies in an accident and enters Heaven. When he learns that his wife Annie has committed suicide, he goes on an afterlife adventure to be with her. While in Heaven, he meets a guide and learns about his new existence. He also tries to communicate with Annie, but it only causes her pain. Chris eventually reunites with his daughter Marie and decides to rescue Annie from Hell, even though it is believed to be impossible. With the help of a tracker, he finds Annie, but risks becoming trapped in Hell. In the end, Annie saves Chris and they are reunited with their children in Heaven.
A Las Vegas casino magnate, Donald Sinclair, creates a race for money, where the winners are given a key to a locker in Silver City, New Mexico, containing $2 million cash. Unbeknownst to the racers, Sinclair's wealthy patrons are placing bets on the winner. Among the racers are scheming twins, a businesswoman and her estranged mother, a disgraced football referee, an eccentric Italian tourist, and a no-nonsense attorney. Hijinks ensue as they encounter various obstacles and compete to be the first to claim the money. Eventually, all the racers reunite in Silver City, where they decide to give the money to charity, forcing Sinclair and his gamblers to pay double the prize money.
A boxer in Chicago fights to pay off his debts and save his family, while also dealing with racial tension and his own sexuality.
The film follows the journey of Carl Brashear, the first African-American U.S. Navy Diver, and his relationship with his mentor, Leslie W. Sunday. Despite facing racial discrimination and challenges, Carl overcomes adversity and proves himself as a talented diver. The plot explores themes of racism, determination, and the pursuit of courage in the face of injustice. Through hard work and determination, Carl eventually becomes a successful diver in the U.S. Navy.
In the movie 'Outbreak' (1995), a deadly virus called Motaba is discovered in the African jungle and resurfaces in a California town. Army doctors race against time to find a cure and prevent a widespread outbreak.
Red Tails is a 2012 movie that follows the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American pilots who faced racial discrimination but went on to become one of the most respected fighter squadrons in World War II. The movie showcases their struggles, triumphs, and the challenges they faced as they fought to prove their worth and make a significant contribution to the war effort.
Life of a King is a drama film about a former felon named Eugene Brown who starts a chess club to inspire underprivileged teenagers in Washington, D.C. Through the game of chess, Eugene teaches the teenagers valuable life lessons and helps them find hope and a purpose in their lives. As they learn strategic moves in chess, they also learn important lessons about making wise choices in their everyday lives. This heartwarming story showcases the transformative power of chess and the positive impact it can have on the lives of young people.
Radio is a heartwarming film based on the true story of James Robert Kennedy, a mentally disabled man who becomes an integral part of a high school football team in South Carolina. Despite facing discrimination and prejudice, Radio wins the hearts of the players and the community as he learns the game of football and inspires his team to greatness.
When an anthropologist is murdered, a psychologist teams up with an instinctive detective to uncover the truth. They delve into the world of research, prisons, and the African jungle, facing dangerous poachers and criminally insane individuals along the way.
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Cuba Mark Gooding Jr. (born January 2, 1968) is an American actor. He is the recipient of an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Emmy nomination. He was born in Bronx, New York to Shirley, a singer with the Sweethearts, and Cuba Gooding, Sr., a lead vocalist of soul group The Main Ingredient. He has two brothers, musician Tommy Gooding and fellow actor Omar Gooding, and sister, April Gooding. His family moved to Los Angeles after Gooding Sr.'s music group had a hit single with "Everybody Plays the Fool" in 1972 but abandoned his family two years later. Gooding Jr. was raised by his mother and attended four different high schools: North Hollywood High School, Tustin High School, Apple Valley High School, and John F. Kennedy High School in Granada Hills in Los Angeles. He served as class president in three of them. His first job as a professional entertainer was as a break-dancer performing with singer Lionel Richie at the closing ceremonies of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. After high school, Gooding studied Japanese martial arts for three years, before turning his focus toward acting. Early on, he landed guest starring roles on shows like Hill Street Blues (1981) and MacGyver (1985). His first major role was in the John Singleton's box office surprise and critical hit Boyz n the Hood (1991). He followed this success with roles in major films like A Few Good Men (1992), Lightning Jack (1994), Outbreak (1995), Men of Honor (2000), Rat Race (2001), and The Fighting Temptations (2003) in which he co-starred alongside Beyoncé Knowles. In 1996, he was cast as an arrogant football player on the brink of a career-ending injury in Cameron Crowe's Jerry Maguire (1996). The film was a success and earned him an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. His "Show Me The Money" line in the film became a nationwide catchphrase. In 1997, he had a notable supporting role in As Good As It Gets (1997). The next several years, his films were inconsistently successful; Boat Trip (2002), Norbit (2007), and Daddy Day Camp (2007), all of which had received extremely negative reviews and performed poorly at the box office. Gooding also starred in a film titled A Murder of Crows, which he co-produced with his long time friend and business partner Derek Broes. The film was Gooding's first attempt at producing. Since then, he has had series of starring roles in grittier films released direct-to-DVD such as the revenge dramas Hero Wanted and Wrong Turn at Tahoe, as well as the sci-fi action pic Hardwired and the action comedy Lies & Illusions. A well-received performance as Ben Carson in Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009) and a small supporting role in Ridley Scott's American Gangster (2007) both proved to be exceptions to this trend. An appearance in the World War II film, Red Tails, produced by George Lucas and with other prominent actors such as Terrence Howard, will mark his only return to the big screen since American Gangster.
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