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When a drug dealer kills Shaft's best friend and escapes the law, Shaft decides to take the law into his own hands. With the help of his nephew, a police officer, Shaft sets out to seek justice and bring down the criminal empire.
Set It Off is a 1996 crime drama film about four black women who are struggling financially and decide to turn to bank robbery. As they carry out more heists, their actions become increasingly violent and desperate. Along the way, they face personal and professional challenges as they confront the consequences of their actions and their own vulnerabilities.
Juice is a 1992 action crime drama thriller film set in Harlem, New York City. The story follows the lives of four African-American teenagers who become involved in a life of crime and violence. They are tempted by power, street gangs, rap music, and the allure of the inner city. As they navigate the dangers of their environment, they must confront their own demons and make life-altering choices.
Black Dynamite, a Vietnam War veteran, seeks revenge for his brother's murder by taking on the mob. With his action-hero skills, he battles corruption and goes head-to-head with President Richard Nixon.
Cooley High follows a group of African-American high school students in Chicago during the 1960s. The film explores themes of friendship, love, and the struggles of urban life. The story revolves around Preach and Cochise, two best friends who navigate the ups and downs of school, relationships, and personal growth. As they deal with the pressures of teenage life, they also face the harsh realities of living in a lower-income neighborhood. The movie authentically portrays the black experience of the time while highlighting the universal challenges of adolescence.
The Human Tornado (1976) follows Dolemite, a kung-fu master and ladies man, as he battles the Mafia and corrupt Sheriff Reeve.
Def by Temptation (1990) tells the story of a man who becomes the target of a seductive succubus and must resist her temptations to save himself and others. As the demon unleashes her lustful powers, the man finds himself in a battle against evil forces. With the help of a priest and his crisis of faith, he must find a way to defeat the demon and send her back to hell.
The Mack is a gritty blaxploitation film that follows the story of Goldie, a charismatic but ruthless pimp, as he navigates the dangerous and corrupt streets of Oakland. With the help of his brother, Goldie rises to power in the world of street hustling, but soon finds himself caught up in a web of violence, betrayal, and revenge.
Cleopatra Jones, a special agent, goes on a mission to take down a drug lord and his criminal organization. With her martial arts skills and determination, she fights against corruption and crime. Along the way, she faces dangerous situations, including shootouts, hostage situations, and deception. Cleopatra Jones is a dark comedy blaxploitation film set in the 1970s, filled with action, crime, and thrilling moments.
Three the Hard Way follows three friends who must join forces to save a kidnapped girlfriend and prevent a racist group from poisoning the water supply of Detroit.
In Carbon Copy, a wealthy white executive named Walter Whitney Jr. discovers that he has a biracial son named Roger who was born out of an affair Walter had with a black woman. Roger, a struggling pre-med student, finds out about his true parentage and decides to confront Walter. As the two navigate their differences and racial tensions, they also embark on a road trip and become unlikely allies.
Across 110th Street is a gripping crime film that follows the lives of three characters - a mafia enforcer, a police detective, and an African-American ex-convict - as their paths collide amidst a series of violent crimes and a deadly power struggle. Filled with suspense and racial tensions, this movie explores themes of corruption, betrayal, and redemption.
Truck Turner, a former cop turned bounty hunter, is on a mission to take down a powerful organized crime syndicate. His journey becomes personal when his girlfriend is kidnapped, leading him into a dangerous world of cat-and-mouse with deadly consequences.
In 'Hit!,' a tough guy seeks revenge for his daughter's death, taking on corrupt authorities and criminals. Filled with action and suspense, this 1973 blaxploitation film explores themes of justice and social decay.
In Blackenstein (1973), a scientist tries to restore the limbs of a Vietnam War veteran but ends up transforming him into a monster. The monster goes on a rampage, killing anyone who gets in its way. As the body count rises, a police detective and the scientist's assistant must find a way to stop the monster before it's too late.
Slaughter, a black ex-Green Beret, seeks revenge on mafia members who killed his family. With his military combat skills, Slaughter becomes a vigilante on a mission to bring justice.
A white man's brain is transplanted into a black man's skull.
In The Angel Levine, a dying man turns to an unorthodox solution when he seeks a miracle to save his dying wife. He encounters an angel who promises to help, but at a cost. As their journey unfolds, they navigate themes of faith, love, and the complexities of human nature.
Sugar Hill tells the story of a woman named Sugar who seeks revenge on a crime boss after her fiance is murdered by his henchmen. With the help of a voodoo priestess, Sugar uses supernatural powers to take down the criminals one by one.
Fearful that their star witness might be murdered, two attorneys hire a protector to bring him from Los Angeles to New York. Jesse Crowder (Fred Williamson) is a no-nonsense tough guy. He buddies up with the witness, an accountant, and they hit the road. Outwitting their foes means taking all manner of conveyance, including automobile, train, and airplane.