Michael Potts
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Biography: Michael Potts, born January 26, 1962, in Brooklyn, NY, is a versatile American actor known for his captivating performances across stage and screen. A Juilliard alum, he soared in Broadway, earning acclaim for "The Book of Mormon." His portrayal of Brother Mouzone in HBO's "The Wire" showcased his depth. Potts' talent spans television ("True Detective," "The Good Fight") and film ("The Promised Land"), embodying diverse characters with magnetic authenticity. With each role, he leaves an indelible mark, captivating audiences with his nuanced portrayals and solidifying his place as a revered actor in the industry.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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Birthday: September 21, 1962
Age: 62 years old
Gender: Male
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Hackers
Overview: Along with his new friends, a teenager who was arrested by the US Secret Service and banned from using a computer for writing a computer virus discovers a plot by a nefarious hacker, but they must use their computer skills to find the evidence while being pursued by the Secret Service and the evil computer genius behind the virus.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-09-14
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Conspiracy Theory
Overview: A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.
Genres: Action Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-08-08
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Measure of Revenge
Overview: Theater actress Lillian Cooper's son dies mysteriously. When the investigating officer rules the cause of death an accidental overdose, Lillian conducts her own investigation which leads her to an unlikely alliance with her son's former drug dealer. On her quest for answers, Lillian hallucinates some of the iconic characters she's played on stage which serve as her inner voice, urging her to avenge her son's death.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-03-18
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Rustin
Overview: Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-11-03
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Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
Overview: Experience The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Shakespeare’s tragedy with one of his most indelible villains starring Danai Gurira in the title role. Recorded live in July 2022 from Central Park.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-05-19
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The Piano Lesson
Overview: A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy.
Genres: Drama Music Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-11-07
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Here and Now
Overview: On the eve of a major performance, singer Vivienne receives life-altering news that causes her to reevaluate her priorities. Crisscrossing the busy streets of New York City, she tries to balance her upcoming tour, family, and friends. Through interaction with her overbearing mother, Jeanne, her long-time manager, Ben, and her ex-husband, Nick, Vivienne strives to make peace with the decisions and sacrifices she's made along the way.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-11-09
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37
Overview: On a March night in 1964, 37 neighbors in Queens, New York, witness the brutal murder of Kitty Genovese. None of them takes action or calls the police. 37 tells the story of a few of these people and what led up to the night when they unexplainably remained passive observers. The film is a convincing portrayal of a borough in change and a time characterized by racism, the Civil Rights Movement and political shifts. The actual event that inspired the film’s plot has been called a symbol for the moment when America lost its innocence. The director Puk Grasten skillfully weaves into her feature film debut various fates, dreams and family conflicts by leading us through an apartment building that comes to bear a collective failure.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-10-07
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Let Me Make You a Martyr
Overview: A cerebral revenge film about two adopted siblings who fall in love, and hatch a plan to kill their abusive father.
Genres: Action Mystery Drama Crime Thriller Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-07-22
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Out of Order!
Overview: A lawyer trying to turn his life around, finds himself in double jeopardy when he takes on a big new case - representing both sides.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Overview: Tensions rise when the trailblazing Mother of the Blues and her band gather at a Chicago recording studio in 1927. Adapted from August Wilson's play.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-11-25
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Cicada
Overview: Ben is a young bisexual man. He comes out to the world and develops an intense relationship with Sam, a man of color struggling with deep wounds of his own. As the summer progresses and their intimacy grows, Ben's past crawls to the surface.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-29
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The Peacemaker
Overview: When a train carrying atomic warheads mysteriously crashes in the former Soviet Union, a nuclear specialist discovers the accident is really part of a plot to cover up the theft of the weapons. Assigned to help her recover the missing bombs is a crack Special Forces Colonel.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-09-26
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Overview: Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, George C. Wolfe and more share the heart, soul and history that brought August Wilson's timeless play to the screen.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-18
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Rounding
Overview: A driven young medical resident transfers to a rural hospital for a fresh start. There, the demons of his past start to catch up to him when he becomes consumed by the case of a young asthma patient.
Genres: Horror Drama Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-06-09
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Highest 2 Lowest
Overview: When a titan music mogul, widely known as having the "best ears in the business", is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma.
Genres: Crime Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-08-22
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The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
Overview: Join the director, cast and producers of The Piano Lesson for an illuminating, intimate conversation about about bringing August Wilson's play to the screen.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-11-21
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