Ossie Davis
41) Malcolm X
Series
Criterion collection volume 1160
Language
English
Description
The life of Malcolm X, the black activist who became a Muslim and was a leader in the Nation of Islam until his assassination. Special features include: 10 additional scenes, the Academy Award-nominated documentary Malcolm X, and more.
42) Dr. Dolittle
Language
Español
Description
The re-awakening of Dr. Doolittle's ability to communicate with animals unleashes an outrageous and hilarious chain of events.
43) King
Series
Language
English
Description
A powerful portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and events of the Civil Rights Movement leading up to his assassination.
44) Proud
Language
English
Description
The USS Mason entered WWII on a presumably doomed mission. The all African-American crew overcame the harsh realities of war abroad and segregation at home...and was finally honored for its heroism in 1994.
Author
Language
English
Description
The emperor's new clothes: This is the classic story of the vain emperor, who is so swayed by the importance of clothes, that he does not realize he is being fooled.
The little match girl: This story of a homeless child that sells match sticks to survive, is given present-day relevance and an upbeat ending.
The red shoes: This tale is given a modern setting as a little black girl learns the value of friendship, with help from a pair of magic slippers....
47) School daze
Language
English
Description
A music-filled, offbeat contemporary comedy that takes an unforgettable look at black college life. Includes soundtrack audio cd.
50) Jungle fever
Language
English
Description
A black architect begins an affair with his working class Italian secretary. Their relationship causes them to be scrutinized by their friends, cast out from their families and shunned by their neighbors.
52) Miss Evers' boys
Language
English
Description
"Based on the shocking true story, [it] exposes a 40 year government-backed medical research effort on humans which led to tragic consequences. It is 1932 when loyal, devoted Nurse Eunice Evers is invited to work with Dr. Brodus and Dr. Douglas on a federally funded program to treat syphilis patients in Alabama. Free treatment is offered to those who test positive for the disease, including Caleb Humphries and Willie Johnson. But when the government...
55) American lives
Language
English
Description
Collection of seven biographical documentaries from Ken Burns. Covers Thomas Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Frank Lloyd Wright, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Mark Twain, Horatio Nelson Jackson, and Jack Johnson.
56) Get on the bus
Language
English
Description
Follows a group of different men traveling from Los Angeles to the march in Washington, D.C. On the way they will make friends, make enemies, and make history.
Language
English
Description
The River Niger: A house-painter/poet struggles to support his cancer-plagued wife. Death of a prophet: Combines documentary footage with reenactments to weave a fascinating work. A suspense thriller which follows the events in the final 24 hours of the life of religious and political leader Malcolm X.
60) A vow to cherish
Language
English
Description
One believer's impossible challenge of faith, temptation and commitment profoundly affects his entire family. The triumphant spirit of Jesus Christ will inspire anyone who experiences this compelling motion picture.