Charles S. Dutton
Biography: Charles Stanley Dutton (born January 30, 1951) is an American stage, film, and television actor and director. He is perhaps best known for starring in the television series Roc (1991–1994) and House MD (as the father of Eric Foreman). Description above from the Wikipedia article Charles S. Dutton, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Birthday: January 30, 1951
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Nick of Time
1995-11-22
Nick of Time
Overview: An ordinary man is suddenly forced into a plot to kill a politician in exchange for his kidnapped daughter's freedom.
Genres: Thriller Crime Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-11-22
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Secret Window
2004-03-12
Secret Window
Overview: Mort Rainey, a writer just emerging from a painful divorce with his ex-wife, is stalked at his remote lake house by a psychotic stranger and would-be scribe who claims Rainey swiped his best story idea. But as Rainey endeavors to prove his innocence, he begins to question his own sanity.
Genres: Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-03-12
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A Time to Kill
1996-07-24
A Time to Kill
Overview: A young lawyer defends a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his 10-year-old daughter, sparking a rebirth of the KKK.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-07-24
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D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear
2003-10-17
D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear
Overview: Based on the known events that shook the United States for 23 days in 2002. Within 24 hours six people were killed by a sniper in Maryland County. A man and his son get overlooked in all settings where shootings occur. The police, in cooperation with the FBI follows the wrong track of a white van, while the murderers act with impunity and panic seizes the population
Genres: Drama Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-17
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D-Tox
2002-01-04
D-Tox
Overview: A disgraced FBI agent with a drinking problem joins nine other troubled law enforcement officers at an isolated detox clinic in the wilds of Wyoming. But the therapeutic sanctuary becomes a nightmarish hellhole when a major snowstorm cuts off the clinic from the outside world and enables a killer on the inside to get busy.
Genres: Thriller Crime Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-04
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Gothika
2003-11-21
Gothika
Overview: After a car crash, criminal psychologist Dr. Miranda Grey regains consciousness only to find that she's a patient in the same mental institution that currently employs her. She's been accused of murdering her husband Dr. Douglas Grey —but she has no memory of committing the crime. As she tries to regain her memory and convince her co-worker, Dr. Pete Graham, of her innocence, a vengeful spirit uses her as an earthly pawn, which further convinces everyone of her guilt.
Genres: Horror Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-11-21
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Mimic
1997-08-22
Mimic
Overview: A disease carried by common cockroaches is killing Manhattan children. In an effort to stop the epidemic an entomologist, Susan Tyler, creates a mutant breed of insect that secretes a fluid to kill the roaches. This mutant breed was engineered to die after one generation, but three years later Susan finds out that the species has survived and evolved into a large, gruesome monster that can mimic human form.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-08-22
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Legion
2010-01-21
Legion
Overview: When God loses faith in humankind, he sends his legion of angels to bring on the Apocalypse. Humanity's only hope for survival lies in a group of strangers trapped in an out-of-the-way, desert diner with the Archangel Michael.
Genres: Horror Action Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-01-21
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The 60s
1999-02-07
The 60s
Overview: The Herlihys are a working class family from Chicago whose three children take wildly divergent paths: Brian joins the Marines right out of High School and goes to Vietnam, Michael becomes involved in the civil rights movement and after campaigning for Bobby Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy becomes involved in radical politics, and Katie gets pregnant, moves to San Francisco and joins a hippie commune. Meanwhile, the Taylors are an African-American family living in the deep South. When Willie Taylor, a minister and civil rights organizer, is shot to death, his son Emmet moves to the city and eventually joins the Black Panthers, serving as a bodyguard for Fred Hampton.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-02-07
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Alien³
1992-05-22
Alien³
Overview: After escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility. Unfortunately, although Newt and Hicks do not survive the crash, a more unwelcome visitor does. The prison does not allow weapons of any kind, and with aid being a long time away, the prisoners must simply survive in any way they can.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-05-22
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Against the Ropes
2004-02-20
Against the Ropes
Overview: A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-02-20
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Cookie's Fortune
1999-03-24
Cookie's Fortune
Overview: Conflict arises in the small town of Holly Springs when an old woman's death causes a variety of reactions among family and friends.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-03-24
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A Low Down Dirty Shame
1994-11-23
A Low Down Dirty Shame
Overview: A black detective becomes embroiled in a web of danger while searching for a fortune in missing drug money. During the course of his investigation, he encounters various old connections, ultimately confronting the criminal responsible for Shame's expulsion from the force. He must also deal with two women, Angela, a beautiful old flame, and Peaches, his energetic but annoying sidekick.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-23
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Random Hearts
1999-10-08
Random Hearts
Overview: After losing their spouses in a plane crash, an internal affairs cop and a congresswoman find each other's keys in each other's loved ones' possessions and discover that the two were having an affair.
Genres: Drama Romance Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-08
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Cry, the Beloved Country
1995-12-15
Cry, the Beloved Country
Overview: A South-African preacher goes to search for his wayward son who has committed a crime in the big city.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-12-15
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Honeydripper
2007-09-10
Honeydripper
Overview: In 1950s Alabama, the owner of the Honeydripper juke joint finds his business dropping off and against his better judgment, hires a young electric guitarist in a last ditch effort to draw crowds during harvest time.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-09-10
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Mississippi Masala
1991-09-18
Mississippi Masala
Overview: Years after her Indian family was forced to flee their home in Uganda, twentysomething Mina finds herself helping to run a motel in the faraway land of Mississippi. It's there that a passionate romance with the charming Black carpet cleaner Demetrius challenges the prejudices of their conservative families and exposes the rifts between the region's Indian and African American communities.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-09-18
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Rudy
1993-09-17
Rudy
Overview: Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-09-17
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The Express
2008-10-10
The Express
Overview: Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-10
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Racing for Time
2008-02-16
Racing for Time
Overview: Cleveland 'Stack' Stackhouse is a guard with the Texas Correctional Youth Authority who witnesses the cycle of destructive choices and racial tensions among female teen offenders and decides to do something about it. He gathers African-American, Latina and Caucasian teens, and organizes a multi-racial track team behind the bars of the prison. Participation in Stack's track team not only breaks down the racial divides between the girls, but puts them on a path to turn their lives around.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-02-16
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Jacknife
1989-10-05
Jacknife
Overview: A conflict develops between a troubled Vietnam veteran and the sister he lives with when she becomes involved romantically with the army buddy who reminds him of the tragic battle they both survived.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-05
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Surviving the Game
1994-04-15
Surviving the Game
Overview: A homeless man is hired as a survival guide for a group of wealthy businessmen on a hunting trip in the mountains, unaware that they are killers who hunt humans for sport, and that he is their new prey.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-04-15
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The Third Nail
2008-02-08
The Third Nail
Overview: A young man is sentenced to life in prison for killing two children, a crime he didn't commit. DNA evidence sets him free, but there is no hiding from the prison gang that wants him dead. When his own daughter is abducted and apparently murdered, he seeks revenge. How far will he go and is it ever too late for redemption?
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-02-08
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Get on the Bus
1996-10-16
Get on the Bus
Overview: Several Black men take a cross-country bus trip to attend the Million Man March in Washington, DC in 1995. On the bus are an eclectic set of characters including a laid-off aircraft worker, a man whose at-risk son is handcuffed to him, a black Republican, a former gangsta, a Hollywood actor, a cop who is of mixed racial background, and a white bus driver. All make the trek discussing issues surrounding the march, including manhood, religion, politics, and race.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-10-16
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Black Dog
1998-05-01
Black Dog
Overview: An ex-con takes a job driving a truck cross country. What he doesn't know is that the truck is filled with illegal weapons and now he must fight to survive and save his family.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-05-01
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Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'
2003-12-02
Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'
Overview: The creation of the film Alien³ (1992) is covered here in this feature-length documentary in exhaustive detail. Many interviews with the cast and crew give us an idea of how hard of a time David Fincher had creating his first feature film, as well as present us with much information about every element that went into making this film, including how the plot and script changed drastically through filming.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-12-02
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Conviction
2002-09-29
Conviction
Overview: The story of Carl Upchurch who experiences jail as a young adult. While in prison, a compassionate teacher helps turn his life around through education and religion. He in turn is inspired to help other troubled youths.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-09-29
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LUV
2013-01-18
LUV
Overview: Over the course of one day, a shy 13-year-old forms a bond with his troubled uncle.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-01-18
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Bad Ass
2012-04-12
Bad Ass
Overview: Decorated Vietnam hero, Frank Vega returns home only to get shunned by society leaving him without a job or his high school sweetheart. It's not until forty years later when an incident on a commuter bus makes him a local hero where he's suddenly celebrated once again. But his good fortune suddenly turns for the worse when his best friend is murdered and the police aren't doing anything about it.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-04-12
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Foreign Student
1994-04-20
Foreign Student
Overview: A French football playing exchange student falls in love.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-04-20
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Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance
1996-11-17
Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance
Overview: Jack Reed is investigating a mass murder that occurred in a cemetery in broad daylight. Most individuals at the cemetery and the victims are Russian immigrants and they either fear or don't trust the police, because they have complaining about other problems to the police but they don't care or think it warrants investigating. Reed still investigates and it leads to a devious Russian who has turned some young Russians into his private army. Reed's friend, Charles Silvera, also has a problem. The son of an old friend and mayoral candidate, Gordon Thomas, has been arrested for killing someone while driving under the influence. Some of the people on Thomas' staff are afraid that this might jeopardize Thomas' bid for mayor, so they are pressuring Silvera to make it go away but Silvera relents so they threaten him to.
Genres: Drama Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-11-17
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Apology
1986-07-27
Apology
Overview: For her upcoming exhibition, "Apology," Lily, a New York conceptual artist, is designing a sound and sculpture installation inspired by the testimony of anonymous phone callers who, after responding to a public advert inviting them to spill their guts, leave messages on her answering machine. When one caller confesses to a murder, Lily begins to suspect that the mystery man may be intending a little "performance" of his own: her death.
Genres: Horror Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-07-27
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Deadlocked
2000-06-18
Deadlocked
Overview: A young man is accused of rape and murder and placed on trial. His father doesn't believe that he is guilty, so in act of desperation he grabs the bailiff's guns and takes the whole jury hostage and insists that the prosecuting attorney re-investigates the crime that his son's accused of.
Genres: Crime Thriller Drama Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-06-18
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40 Minutes of Hell
2012-02-11
40 Minutes of Hell
Overview: An inside look at Arkansas basketball and the unique playing style taught by coach Nolan Richardson.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-02-11
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The Obama Effect
2012-07-13
The Obama Effect
Overview: A serious health scare ignites John Thomas, an insurance salesman in his 50s, to take a closer look at his life. Motivated by a misguided obsession with getting Barack Obama elected, John takes an overwhelming involvement in the Presidential campaign. While John becomes obsessed with the ideal of change that Obama represents for Americans, he has in turn neglected to create positive change in his own life, particularly with regard to his health and familial relationships. John hides his health problems from his strong, yet supportive wife, Molly, creating a strain on their marriage. John seeks the support of a Republican relative, MLK, who initially starkly resists supporting a Democratic candidate. John's son, Kalil, rebels against his father's avid support of Obama by supporting the Republican candidate as well. John neglects to support his daughter, Tamika, at a crucial moment in her life...
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-07-13
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Night Visitors
1996-10-13
Night Visitors
Overview: Agents for the government are after a graduate student and her brother when a secret mysterious box is stolen.
Genres: Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-10-13
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An Unremarkable Life
1989-10-12
An Unremarkable Life
Overview: The close bond between two elderly sisters is threatened when one of them begins to have romantic feelings for a local mechanic.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-12
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The Monkey's Paw
2013-10-08
The Monkey's Paw
Overview: After Jake Tilton is given a mystical "monkey's paw" talisman that grants its possessor three wishes, he finds his world turned upside down after his first two wishes result in his malevolent coworker, Tony Cobb, being resurrected from the dead. When Cobb pressures Jake into using the final wish to reunite Cobb with his son, his intimidation quickly escalates into relentless murder - forcing Jake to outwit his psychotic friend and save his remaining loved ones.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-10-08
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Blind Faith
1998-11-23
Blind Faith
Overview: In 1957, black lawyer John Williams has to defend his nephew Charlie, who is accused of strangling a white boy to death. John doesn't believe Charlie did it, and although Charlie confesses, John wants to find out the real truth.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-11-23
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Q & A
1990-04-27
Q & A
Overview: A young district attorney seeking to prove a case against a corrupt police detective encounters a former lover and her new protector, a crime boss who refuses to help him.
Genres: Action Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-04-27
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Android Cop
2014-02-04
Android Cop
Overview: In the year 2045, a Los Angeles Police Department detective and his new android partner enter the Zone, a forbidden section of the city plagued with an unknown disease. There, they discover the source of the illness and attempt to stop it using the android's advanced technology and weaponry.
Genres: Action Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-02-04
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No Mercy
1986-12-19
No Mercy
Overview: An unconventional undercover Chicago cop and his partner are recruited to commit the murder of a New Orleans criminal kingpin.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-12-19
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Jack Reed: A Search for Justice
1994-10-02
Jack Reed: A Search for Justice
Overview: Chicago police detective Jack Reed investigates the brutal murder of a stripper while he deals with corruption and bureaucracy within his own department.
Genres: Mystery Drama Crime TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-10-02
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Jack Reed: One of Our Own
1995-04-25
Jack Reed: One of Our Own
Overview: Jack Reed investigates a young woman whom he and his wife take into their household when she turns out to be targeted by unknown assassins.
Genres: Drama Crime TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-04-25
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A Novel Romance
2015-01-10
A Novel Romance
Overview: Romance novelist Liam Bradley (Dylan Bruce) has already found massive success with three books written under the pen name Gabriel August, but he's mysteriously unknown to his legions of readers. With his first book written as a way to heal after a broken relationship, Liam has slowly become disheartened with writing strictly for romantic fantasy, something evident to a sweet, but honest, journalist who reviews books, Sophie Atkinson (Amy Acker), whom he meets by chance on a plane. The two begin a tentative relationship in Sophie’s home town of Portland, Oregon, where Liam has come to find inspiration for his newest entry. Liam’s agent puts him on the spot with a long-planned reveal of Gabriel August’s true identity, but Sophie doesn’t know of his public persona. The longer Liam avoids telling her the truth, the deeper a hole he digs for himself. Will their romance survive once his true identity comes to light?
Genres: TV Movie Romance Comedy Drama Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-01-10
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Crocodile Dundee II
1988-05-19
Crocodile Dundee II
Overview: Australian outback expert protects his New York love from gangsters who've followed her down under.
Genres: Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-05-19
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For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story
2000-11-18
For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story
Overview: In the early 1970s, Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval (Andy Garcia) is torn between his own musical dreams and the dreams of his wife, Marianela (Mía Maestro), a fervent supporter of the ideals of the Castro revolution. Also starring Charles S. Dutton as Dizzy Gillespie and José Zúñiga as Paquito D'Rivera, this gripping jazz biopic is at once a detailed portrait of a musician and a stinging critique
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-11-18
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Bessie
2015-05-16
Bessie
Overview: The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Genres: Drama Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-05-16
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Cat's Eye
1985-04-12
Cat's Eye
Overview: Three short stories linked by a stray cat that roams from one tale to the next, in this creepy triptych that begins as Dick tries to quit smoking by any means necessary. Next, we meet Johnny, an adulterous man who's forced by his lover's husband onto a building's hazardous ledge. Finally, Amanda is threatened by an evil gnome who throws suspicion on the family cat.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-04-12
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What Lola Wants
2015-06-12
What Lola Wants
Overview: Seventeen year old LOLA FRANKLIN runs away from home but allows the world to believe she has been kidnapped. Intent on making her way across country, she meets a boy (MARLO) her age in a New Mexico diner. They fall instantly in love. But when Marlo learns of the reward for Lola's safe return, he must confront his own past and decide whether to take Lola back home to collect the reward or help her continue her mysterious journey.
Genres: Western Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-06-12
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Comeback Dad
2014-06-21
Comeback Dad
Overview: A man tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-06-21
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The L.A. Riot Spectacular
2005-04-25
The L.A. Riot Spectacular
Overview: The controversial satire The LA Riot Spectacular plays for mordent laughs the events that consumed L.A. in 1992, after the police officers on trial for beating motorist Rodney King were found innocent. The city was engulfed by a massive riot, but the film plays these moments for laughs. In addition to recreating some of the images seen on television, the film skewers a variety of figures including the police, the media, and the citizens of the city.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-04-25
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Runaway
1989-02-04
Runaway
Overview: After witnessing the accidental death of a friend who was attempting to rescue him from bullies, an African-American boy blames himself and, stricken with guilt, hides out among underground street people in New York.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-02-04
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The Perfect Guy
2015-09-11
The Perfect Guy
Overview: With a fulfilling career and a loving relationship, lobbyist Leah Vaughn seems to have it all. Things come crashing down when Dave, her long-term boyfriend, disagrees with her future plans for marriage and a family. The resulting painful breakup leaves Leah heartbroken, until she meets the charming and handsome Carter Duncan. Soon, the budding romance turns dangerous as Carter reveals his volatile nature, forcing Leah to break up with the man she thought was Mr. Right. She soon realizes that Carter doesn't want to let her go.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-09-11
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Carter High
2015-10-30
Carter High
Overview: The true story of four student athletes from Carter High School in Dallas, Texas in the 1980s, whose bright futures irrevocably changed due to their off-field activities.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-10-30
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A Very Larry Christmas
2013-12-31
A Very Larry Christmas
Overview: Larry is a good natured guy with a spotty work history. Santa picks Larry to fill in when he breaks his leg. Larry`s old boss and Santa`s PR assistant doubt Larry and his ability. Even Larry has misgivings but Santa and Larry`s dad believe Larry`s Christmas spirit and good heart will save the day.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-12-31
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Se7en
1995-09-22
Se7en
Overview: Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. Sommerset researches each sin in an effort to get inside the killer's mind, while his novice partner, Mills, scoffs at his efforts to unravel the case.
Genres: Crime Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-09-22
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August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
2015-02-20
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
Overview: Unprecedented access to Wilson’s theatrical archives, rarely seen interviews and new dramatic readings bring to life his seminal 10-play cycle chronicling a century of African-American life. Wilson won two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-02-20
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Something the Lord Made
2004-05-30
Something the Lord Made
Overview: A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-05-30
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Mayday
2005-10-02
Mayday
Overview: Twelve miles above the Pacific Ocean, an errant missile strikes a state of the art passenger jet. The flight crew is crippled or dead. Now, defying both nature and man, a handful of survivors must achieve the impossible: Land the airplane.
Genres: Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-02
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Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery
2014-03-11
Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery
Overview: The mystery begins when Shaggy and Scooby win tickets to "WrestleMania" and convince the crew to go with them to WWE City. But this city harbors a spooky secret - a ghastly Ghost Bear holds the town in his terrifying grip! To protect the coveted WWE Championship Title, the gang gets help from WWE Superstars like John Cena, Triple H, Sin Cara, Brodus Clay, AJ Lee, The Miz and Kane. Watch Scooby and the gang grapple with solving this case before it's too late.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-03-11
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The Piano Lesson
1995-02-05
The Piano Lesson
Overview: 1930's Pittsburgh, a brother comes home to claim "my half of the piano", a family heirloom; but his sister is not wanting to part with it. This is a glimpse of the conditions for African-Americans as well as some of the attitudes and influences on their lives. But whether he is able to sell the piano so that he can get enough money to buy some property and "no longer have to work for someone else" involves the story (or lesson) that the piano has to show him.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-02-05
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American Violet
2008-08-28
American Violet
Overview: A young single mother of four living in a small Texas town. Arrested during a drug raid and accused of a crime she didn't commit, Dee goes against the wishes of her mother, Alma, and rejects the plea-bargain that would free her from jail, but brand her as a felon for life. As word begins to spread that similar incidents are occurring in poor communities all across the country, Dee realizes that there are more mothers out there like her, and decides to take a stand against powerful district attorney Calvin Beckett. Now, despite being well aware of District Attorney Beckett's fierce reputation, Dee enlists the aid of ACLU attorney David Cohen and former narcotics officer Sam Conroy in overcoming the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that, if not navigated with the greatest of caution, now threaten to destroy her life. With the custody of her children on the line, one brave mother wages a valiant battle to strike at the very heart of the corrupt Texas justice system.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-08-28
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Astonished
1988-01-01
Astonished
Overview: A European woman living in Greenwich Village sees her life starting to come apart. She's broke, seems to be hallucinating and seeing people she dreams about appear in her real life, and on top of that finds herself accused of a pair of murders.
Genres: Drama Horror Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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Menace II Society
1993-05-26
Menace II Society
Overview: A young street hustler attempts to escape the rigors and temptations of the ghetto in a quest for a better life.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-05-26
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The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
2006-05-02
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Overview: The Great White Way comes into your living room via this disc of rare performances from some of Broadway's brightest luminaries. Culled from clips from the Tony Awards shows, this unique collection features acting powerhouses James Earl Jones, Annette Bening, Joan Allen, Joe Mantegna, Gary Sinise and Maggie Smith, among others, performing works by such playwrights as August Wilson, David Mamet, Wendy Wasserstein and more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-05-02
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10,000 Black Men Named George
2002-02-24
10,000 Black Men Named George
Overview: In the 1920s, the rights of American workers to join a labor union was still considered an open question, and African-Americans were routinely denied their civil and economic rights. 10,000 Black Men Named George, the title, refers to the fact Pullman porters were often called "George" by white passengers, which was considered a racial slur.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-02-24
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Zooman
1995-03-19
Zooman
Overview: Shots ring out on a Brooklyn street and suddenly a young girl lies dead on her front steps. The killer's name is Zooman (Khalil Kain), and though dozens of neighbors saw the unintentional shooting, no one is willing to come forward with information. Life goes on, a killer goes free, and one grieving, broken father (Louis Gossett Jr.) is forced to take his cry for justice to the media, hoping to spark a confrontation with his daughter's murderer. Charles Dutton and CCH Pounder costar in this powerful original drama.
Genres: Action Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-03-19
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The Distinguished Gentleman
1992-12-04
The Distinguished Gentleman
Overview: A Florida con man uses the passing of the long time Congressman from his district, who he just happens to share a name with, to get elected to his version of paradise- Congress, where the money flows from lobbyists.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-04
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Jack Reed: A Killer Among Us
1996-01-07
Jack Reed: A Killer Among Us
Overview: Jack Reed is sent to investigate a strange drive-by shooting which doesn't resemble a gang M.O..
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-01-07
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Fame
2009-09-23
Fame
Overview: An updated version of the 1980 musical, which centered on the students of the New York Academy of Performing Arts.
Genres: Music Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-23
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Least Among Saints
2012-10-12
Least Among Saints
Overview: A haunted soldier just back from war and a boy who has never known peace in his home life embark on a life-changing journey as they become unlikely friends — and one another’s last shot at redemption.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-10-12
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First Time Felon
1997-09-06
First Time Felon
Overview: Inspired by the true story of Greg Yance. In the film, Yance (Epps) is a hood who goes to jail for possession of drugs. He is given a choice: 5 years in jail or a couple of months in boot camp. He chooses boot camp and finds out it is tougher than he thought it would be. He braves it through and comes home a better man. He then has to deal with the real world, and never gives up no matter what the odds.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-09-06
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Back Into the Tunnels: The Making of 'Mimic'
2011-09-27
Back Into the Tunnels: The Making of 'Mimic'
Overview: Members of the cast and crew discuss making the film 'Mimic'.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-09-27
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