Finding Your Roots is a documentary-style television series that uses genealogy and genetics to trace the ancestry of celebrities and everyday people. Each episode focuses on a different individual and explores their family history, often uncovering surprising and emotional stories along the way.
Solomon Northup, a free black man, is abducted and sold into slavery in the antebellum United States. He endures the horrors of being a slave, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, and separation from his family. Despite his struggles, he maintains his dignity and seeks freedom.
A slave-turned-gladiator named Milo finds himself in a race against time to save his beloved, Cassia, who has been promised to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts, Milo must navigate the crumbling city of Pompeii and fight to survive, all while trying to rescue Cassia from her captor. In the end, Milo and Cassia are tragically consumed by the volcanic eruption, but their love remains eternal in the form of plaster casts.
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, discovers that vampires are planning to take over the United States. In order to prevent this, he embarks on a mission to hunt and eliminate the vampires. With the help of his mentor, Henry Sturgess, Lincoln learns the ways of vampire hunting and acquires the necessary skills and knowledge. He forms relationships along the way, including a romantic one with Mary Todd, but is faced with the challenges of betrayals and personal losses. Lincoln successfully defeats the vampire leader, Adam, and his army with the use of silver weapons. In the end, Lincoln is warned about an impending assassination but chooses not to become a vampire to continue the fight against them.
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.
Mandingo is set in the 1840s American South, where slavery is prevalent. It follows the story of a slave-owner who organizes bare-knuckle boxing matches and engages in an interracial relationship. The plot delves into the harsh realities of slavery, human branding, and the complexity of relationships in a deeply divided society.
Barbarians Rising is a TV show that portrays the epic battles and struggles of barbarian leaders such as Boudica, Arminius, and Alaric, who stood against the mighty Roman Empire. It explores their quests for freedom, revenge, and survival, as they fought to protect their people and way of life.
Koyla is a story about an arranged marriage, a hero on a mission, and the battle between good and evil. When Shankar, a mute man, falls in love with Gauri, an older woman, he must overcome various obstacles, including a villainous leader and a cruel conspiracy. With stunning visuals and intense action sequences, this movie explores themes of love, revenge, and the pursuit of justice.
James Mink is a black man in Canada who has built a very successful livery business, and enjoys a white wife and a beautiful daughter, Mary. An excellent match is arranged with an American businessman, but when he takes his new wife Mary across the border his true character emerges - he sells her into slavery. James and Elizabeth must go to Virginia to rescue their daughter.
In ancient Rome, a slave named Pseudolus plots to win his freedom by helping his young master woo a beautiful courtesan. The plan involves mistaken identities, cross-dressing, and a kidnapping gone wrong, leading to a series of comedic mishaps that escalate into a whirlwind of chaos and laughter.
Band of Angels is a romantic drama set in the deep south during the American Civil War. It tells the story of a biracial slave-owner who falls in love with a slave and faces the challenges of race, social class, and the turmoil of the war. The film explores themes of racism, family, love, and the struggle for freedom.
In the 1860s, during the slavery era, a man becomes a slave and witnesses the brutalities of the system. Along with other slaves, he plans a rebellion against their cruel slave-owner.
Case départ is a comedy film that follows the story of two black brothers who accidentally travel back in time to the era of slavery. They must find a way to survive and escape while facing the challenges and racism of the past.
In a land where magic is feared and evil reigns, a young magician named Marek must embark on a dangerous quest to save her homeland. With the help of a warrior, a thief, and a priestess, Marek must confront powerful enemies and overcome personal challenges as she battles against an ancient evil threatening to destroy everything she holds dear.
Set in the 1850s, Skin Game follows the story of two con men who join forces to scam a slave merchant. As they travel from Missouri to Texas, they navigate the dangerous world of race relations and the abolitionist movement, facing perilous situations and challenging their own moral compasses.
Mansfield Park is a period drama based on a novel. It tells the story of a young woman, Fanny Price, who is sent to live with her wealthy relatives in a country estate. Fanny faces challenges of class distinction, unspoken love, and societal expectations. She learns to navigate the complexities of relationships and discovers her own independent spirit.
Roman Scandals is a pre-code musical comedy with elements of fantasy and romance. It follows the story of a man who is transported back to ancient Rome and embarks on a series of misadventures, including being sold into slavery and participating in a chariot race. The film features catchy musical numbers, comedic farce, and a touch of romance.
In a small town, a sheriff investigates a series of supernatural murders that are connected to a satanic ritual and a dark secret in the town's past. As the body count rises, the sheriff must uncover the truth and stop the curse that has been unleashed.
It is quickly becoming the most populated country in the world, but India holds a dark secret. Men and women who make their homes in the poor villages throughout the central region of the country are forced to make decisions that no parents should ever have to make. Sell a child into slavery or watch your children starve to death.
In bustling era of 19th-century Louisiana, sugar is as valuable as gold, and pirates like Lili Scarlet will do anything to get it. After robbing Jules Tulane’s estate of his crop, Scarlet takes over Tulane’s land debt and forces him to pay or go to prison. In exchange for postponing his debt, Scarlet allows Tulane’s son, André, to work as her servant. When André and Scarlet fall in love, it leads to jealous rage from Scarlet’s former paramour, expert swordsman Hugo — and when Hugo looks to raid the Tulane estate again, it is up to André and Scarlet to take him down and save the estate.