CRIME AFTER CRIME is the exclusive documentary film on the legal battle to free Debbie Peagler, a woman imprisoned for over a quarter century due to her connection to the murder of the man who abused her. She finds her only hope for freedom when two rookie attorneys with no background in criminal law step forward to take her case
The story of Alisha, an overweight, teenage girl struggling to deal with her body image issues while maintaining one of the few ‘relationships’ that exist in her life, her father. What truly limits her is her own self perception and self-loathing. Los Angeles Film Festival Seattle International Film Festival – Special Jury Prize, Runner-Up for the Online Audience Award, First Runner Up for the Audience Award San Francisco International Film Festival – Honorable Mention Connecticut International Film Festival Sacramento International
Invisible Universe: a history of blackness in speculative fiction explores the relationship between the Black body and popular fantasy, horror and science fiction literature and film and the alternative perspectives produced by creators of color. This documentary features interviews with major writers, scholars, artists and filmmakers and explores comics, television, film and literature by deconstructing stereotyped images of Black people in the genres. The Invisible Universe documentary ultimately reveals how Black creators have been consciously creating their own universe. For
This is a film of Love, hate, jealousy and betrayal. Kush’s (played by Douglas Robbs) product that he sells in brown paper bags is having an effect on those who buy it. This has made Kush unpopular amongst those who risk the most to lose by him pushing his product on New York City blocks. He has to battle against his adversaries on all levels from the streets to government agents. You will be kept on edge of your seat
Colour Me is a documentary film that will change the way you think about race. We follow youth leader Anthony McLean into the ethnically explosive city of Brampton, Ontario — where he is forced to critically examine his own identity while mentoring six youth grappling with theirs. For more info visit COLOUR
Black August Hip Hop Project (2010), a documentary directed by writer and filmmaker dream hampton in association with Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, is intended to raise awareness about political prisoners in the United States and abroad. The documentary features interviews with intellectuals and social activists such as Assata Shakur, as well as performances by Hip-Hop artists such as Talib Kweli, Mos Def, David Banner, Dead Pres, and Common. Shot in the span of ten years, Black August Hip-Hop Project takes
All but forgotten by the West, the life of powerful Black icon and one of Africa’s greatest scholars, Ahmed Baba, is examined in the context of his life in Timbuktu along with the thousands of remarkable manuscripts of Timbuktu. Once a center of world scholarship and learning, Timbuktu was at the crossroad of trade and ideas. Hundred of universities, run by scholarly families, hosted students from the world over. None, however were held in higher esteem than Ahmed Baba. Beautifully
A moving documentary of the life of Dr. K. A. Busia, an extraordinary scholar, statesman and man of God who rose from humble beginnings to become Prime Minister of the Second Republic of Ghana. Covering Dr. Busia’s life from birth to his mysterious death at 65-years-old, this film is composed entirely of rare documentary footage along with interviews of family members, political colleagues, his widow, and President J.A. Kufuor. Dr. Busia’s story unfolds mirroring the turbulent history of his country.
Back then it was afros and James Brown. Platform shoes and Parliament Funkadelic. The 70s were upon us and history was about to be made at an inner-city high school in Houston. Charismatic band director Conrad “Prof” Johnson would turn his school’s mediocre jazz band into a legendary Funk powerhouse. Thirty-five years later, his students return to their old band room, dust off their instruments and prepare to pay tribute to the man who changed their lives. Although some have
The Wayman Tisdale Story gives a detailed account of the life of former basketball star and jazz musician, Wayman Tisdale. Told through his own words in two exclusive interviews captured in May of 2009, Tisdale leads a journey through his own life story, from his childhood as a preachers son to his recent battle with cancer that led to the amputation of his right leg. Tisdales life approach of compassion, courage, and optimism is embodied in this program. Directed/Produced by:
Logline: 2 Emcees wait for a record producer on a street corner in hopes that the meeting will change their careers forever. Starring – Devere Rogers, Vladimi Versailles, Brian D. Coats, Cherrye Davis Director: Jason Camp Writer: Kesav Wable Producers: Kesav Wable, Jason Camp Co-Producer: Stephen Lynn Smith Executive Producers: Emile Cambry Jr., Randall Lorin Sawyer Production Co: 25 To Life Productions/Metroworks Entertainment
Five black dudes, up from the Memphis hood, with a vision to build a company, to pursue the American Dream. But for African American entrepreneurs, who share the dream, their start-up reality is very different
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