Faizon Love
Also Known As: Langston Faizon Santisima, Faison Love, فیژن لاو
Biography: Faizon Andre Love (born Langston Faizon Santisima; June 14, 1968) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles in the comedy films The Meteor Man, Don't Be a Menace, Friday, B*A*P*S, Elf, The Replacements, Made, Mr Bones, and Couples Retreat, as well as the voice of Sean "Sweet" Johnson in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and his role as Wendell Wilcox on The Parent 'Hood. He got his start as a stand-up comedian and made his acting debut Off-Broadway at the age of nineteen. His motion picture debut, Bebe's Kids had him providing the voice of late comedian Robin Harris. He then had a role in The Meteor Man starring Robert Townsend. Townsend then cast Love in a co-starring role on his sitcom The Parent 'Hood. He followed up this role with a breakout performance as the drug dealer Big Worm in the 1995 film Friday. Follow-up films have included Elf, Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, Money Talks, Wonderland, The Fighting Temptations, and Idlewild. Love gained wider appeal when he co-starred in the 2009 film, Couples Retreat, a comedy chronicling four couples who partake in therapy sessions at a tropical island resort. His most recent role is that of Kurtis Kool in 2011’s Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son. Many gamers may also know him for his role as Sean "Sweet" Johnson, simply known as Sweet, in the Rockstar North game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Birthday: June 14, 1968
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Gender: Male
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Just My Luck
Overview: Manhattanite Ashley is known to many as the luckiest woman around. After a chance encounter with a down-and-out young man, however, she realizes that she's swapped her fortune for his.
Genres: Comedy Drama Family Fantasy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-05-12
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Animal
Overview: His name: infamous. His reputation: ruthless. But when James "Animal"Allen is locked up in a maximum security prison, he meets a revolutionary who changes his life. Now a reformed man, James is released only to find that his own son has assumed a life of crime and violence. Can a father haunted by his past redeem his family from the very streets he created, or will he be forced to make the ultimate sacrifice?
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-05-01
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Friday
Overview: Craig and Smokey are two guys in Los Angeles hanging out on their porch on a Friday afternoon, smoking and drinking, looking for something to do.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-04-26
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The Replacements
Overview: Maverick old-guard coach Jimmy McGinty is hired in the wake of a players' strike to help the Washington Sentinels advance to the playoffs. But that impossible dream hinges on whether his replacements can hunker down and do the job. So, McGinty dusts off his secret dossier of ex-players who never got a chance (or screwed up the one they were given) and knits together a bad-dream team of guys who just may give the Sentinels their title shot.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-08-11
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Elf
Overview: When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging feeling that he doesn't belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic.
Genres: Comedy Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-11-07
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A Day in the Life
Overview: Onyx rapper Sticky Fingaz directs and stars in this hip-hop musical about a gangster who gets caught up in a bloody war between two feuding crime families while struggling to leave the streets behind. When Black's family raids one of Stick's drug houses and kills two of his men, Stick is forced to choose between leaving it all behind or seeking revenge and feeding the cycle of violence.
Genres: Crime Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-07-07
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The Meteor Man
Overview: One night Jefferson Reed gets hit in the chest by a souped-up chunk of meteor. So he can fly, but he's scared of heights. He can master the information in any book ... for about thirty seconds. Now his friends and family want him to protect their community from the dreaded Golden Lords.
Genres: Fantasy Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-08-06
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Back on the Strip
Overview: Aspiring magician Merlin moves to Las Vegas but gets waylaid by his natural gifts and a place with the black male strippers The Chocolate Chips.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-08-17
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The Perfect Holiday
Overview: Nancy Taylor, a divorced mother of three, feels especially lonely during the holidays. All she wants for Christmas is to meet a nice man - even just a nice compliment would make her day. Sensing her sadness, Nancy's little girl, Emily, has a plan to make her mom happy again. She shares her Mommy's wish with shopping mall Santa, Benjamin Armstrong. And Benjamin, who is also a struggling songwriter, knows exactly the right words to say.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-12
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Sledgehammer O'Possum - Out and About
Overview: A trouble-making possum named Sledgehammer frustrates a dog's plans to enjoy a quiet summer day out.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-04-02
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Idlewild
Overview: A reticent piano player Percival, along with Rooster, his flamboyant lead performer and manager, struggle to keep their speakeasy, in the Prohibition-era South, out of the hands of gangsters who want to take it over.
Genres: Crime Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-08-25
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Mr. Bones
Overview: A medicine man is sent looking for the son of his tribal king, and brings back an American golfer and a host of goons intent on keeping him in the golf tournament.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-30
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Bebe's Kids
Overview: When Robin meets the lovely Jamika he thinks he's in heaven. But when he meets her friend Bebe's children, whom she is looking after, he knows he's in hell.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-07-31
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All You've Got
Overview: Three friends' love for volleyball is tested to the limit when their school burns to the ground and they are forced to join a rival school in order to win the national championship.
Genres: Comedy Family Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-05-20
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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Overview: Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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Tell
Overview: Ethan Tell is a small time crook who makes a big-time score when he steals 1 million dollars. Ironically, his life radically changes for the worst when he discovers that stealing the money was the easy part and he now must keep his partner, his wife, his parole officer, and two corrupt detectives from stealing it from him.
Genres: Drama Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-12-04
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Made
Overview: Two aspiring boxers and lifelong friends get involved in a money-laundering scheme through a low-level organized crime group.
Genres: Comedy Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-07-13
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Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
Overview: FBI agent Malcolm Turner and his 17-year-old son Trent go undercover at an all-girls performing arts school after Trent witnesses a murder. Posing as Big Momma and Charmaine, they must find the murderer before he finds them.
Genres: Crime Comedy Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-02-16
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Zookeeper
Overview: Kindhearted Griffin Keyes is one of the best-loved caretakers at the Franklin Park Zoo, but he's more comfortable with the animals than with females of his own species as proven by his failed marriage proposal to the self-absorbed Stephanie several years ago. The animals have listened to Griffin pine over her for years and, after she reappears in his life, they decide to help Griffin rekindle the relationship and become the alpha male she wants him to be. They inadvertently reveal their secret ability to talk and, after Griffin's initial shock, teach him the rules of courtship, animal-style. Surprisingly, the animals' advice really works and Griffin is about to get everything he's ever dreamed of--or is he?
Genres: Comedy Romance Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-07-06
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B.A.P.S
Overview: Two clueless homegirls move to L.A. to become dancers, but instead find themselves scamming a dying millionaire to eventually become B*A*P*S (Black American Princesses).
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-03-28
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3 Strikes
Overview: Brian Hooks plays a character who is just released from jail. And the state adopts a "3 strikes" rule for felons that involves serious penalties. Hooks has 2 strikes, and wants to change his life for the better. When a friend picks him up, they are pulled over, and his friend shoots at police officers, and Hooks escapes. Now Hooks, a wanted man, must clear his name of having nothing to do with the shooting.
Genres: Action Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-03-01
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Couples Retreat
Overview: Four couples, all friends, descend on a tropical island resort. Though one husband and wife are there to work on their marriage, the others just want to enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon find, however, that paradise comes at a price: Participation in couples therapy sessions is mandatory. What started out as a cut-rate vacation turns into an examination of the common problems many face.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-19
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Hustle and Heat
Overview: A slick private eye set out to investigate the death of a young rapper, only to find himself knee-deep in drugs, guns, and double crosses.
Genres: Action Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-11-04
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Prince of Detroit
Overview: When his parents are betrayed and conspired against, they’re left with nothing. A young Tony must do away with his entitlement, then use both his parents’ teachings and experiences to regain their fortune and restore his position as the prince of Detroit.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-06-23
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Budz House
Overview: Experience life. Become bud. Change who you are.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-10-25
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Play'd: A Hip Hop Story
Overview: Jaxx is an aspiring rapper/singer who is signed to a west coast record label run by Domino Breed, a tyrant who rules almost every aspect of his artist's career - and life. Similar to the real events leading to the death of 2Pac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., a east coast/west coast battle goes on leading to death and deceit
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-06-26
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Backstage at Budz House
Overview: Hosted by the outrageous Faizon Love, join today's hottest comedians, including Kevin Hart, Luenell...
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-12-04
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All Star Comedy Jam: Live from Atlanta
Overview: Shaquille O'Neal presents funnyman and actor Faizon Love as he takes on hosting duties for the latest installment of ALL-STAR COMEDY JAM. This time around, NBA All-Star and celebrity personality Shaquille O'Neal has handpicked some of stand-up comedy's funniest up-and-coming talents and paired them with veterans of the comedy stage.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-06-23
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White T
Overview: Rapping twins Herbert (Jerod Mixon) and Henry (Jamal Mixon) get a shot at stardom when they purchase a prize-winning T-shirt that lands them a chance to perform alongside a hip-hop legend, but they find their dreams going up in flames when their nemesis Kevin (Robbie Kaller) steals the shirt as well as the spotlight. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-05-20
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The Luau
Overview: Having just lost his job at a soul food take-out joint, Cedric (Brian Hooks) gets the bad news that a local female crime kingpin has picked the wrong time to call in a large IOU he racked up some time back. Needing a fast buck, Cedric and some friends decide to stage a Hawaiian luau, and charge people for the privilege of enjoying the feast. However, what was to be a small, exclusive party becomes a massive neighborhood blowout, and everyone who is owed money by Cedric (a sizable list in itself) shows up expecting free food and entertainment.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-06-30
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Block Party
Overview: Recent Harvard grad Keke McQueen, 23, is eager to ditch her hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan for her dream job in Atlanta, but when Keke discovers that her once super-sharp Grandma Janice is showing early signs of dementia, Keke puts her career at stake in order to save her Grandma's block party, and in the process, Keke falls back in love with her hometown and its people.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-06-08
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Q
Overview: When growing up in a community where gang violence is a way of life and Basketball is a way to escape it.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-04-25
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STZ
Overview: When a trio of scientists inadvertently launch a bio-attack on a busful of gorgeous women, sex-crazed zombies are created, wreaking havoc on a small town.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-11-21
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Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Overview: When Ashtray moves to South Central L.A. to live with his father (who appears to be the same age he is) and grandmother (who likes to talk tough and smoke reefer), he falls in with his gang-banging cousin Loc Dog, who along with the requisite pistols and Uzi carries a thermo-nuclear warhead for self-defense. Will Ashtray be able to keep living the straight life?
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-01-12
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Santa Games
Overview: When beloved Santa Charles finally decides to retire from his career as a mall Santa, a series of interviews to replace him turns into an all-out competition.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-11-04
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Who's Your Caddy?
Overview: Superstar rap mogul C-Note wants to join the Carolina Pines Golf & Country Club, but faces stiff opposition from the establishment's snooty members. C-Note forces the issue by purchasing the land adjacent to the golf course's 17th hole. As the club leaders search for a way to revoke his membership, C-Note realizes his family's honor and golf history are at stake, and digs in for the fight of his life.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-07-27
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The Last Stop in Yuma County
Overview: While awaiting the next fuel truck at a middle-of-nowhere Arizona rest stop, a traveling young knife salesman is thrust into a high-stakes hostage situation by the arrival of two similarly stranded bank robbers with no qualms about using cruelty—or cold, hard steel—to protect their bloodstained, ill-gotten fortune.
Genres: Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-05-10
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Torque
Overview: Biker Cary Ford is framed by an old rival and biker gang leader for the murder of another gang member who happens to be the brother of Trey, leader of the most feared biker gang in the country. Ford is now on the run trying to clear his name from the murder with Trey and his gang looking for his blood.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-16
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November Rule
Overview: Up-and-coming sports shoe entrepreneur Steve, who is still reeling from the death of his dad, has made a "November rule" in order to keep his distance from the women who seem to be getting too serious about their relationship. Every November 1st, Steve makes up a whopping lie in order to break up with his current girlfriend. However, this year, when he gives the beautiful Leah her walking papers, he realizes his immature and arbitrary rule has just lost him the woman of his dreams. But whether he can win Leah back seems increasingly doubtful, especially after she starts dating pro sports star, James Avedon.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-02-14
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Ripped
Overview: Two free-spirited stoners find themselves catapulted into 2016 after smoking some top secret pot created by the CIA in 1986. With 30 years of their lives lost, these now balding and overweight friends use their uncomplicated enthusiasm to get their lives back on track and figure out the modern world.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-06-23
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Blue Crush
Overview: Nothing gets between Anne Marie and her board. Living in a beach shack with three roommates, she is up before dawn every morning to conquer the waves and count the days until the Pipe Masters competition. Having transplanted herself to Hawaii with no one's blessing but her own, Anne Marie finds all she needs in the adrenaline-charged surf scene - until pro quarterback Matt Tollman comes along...
Genres: Adventure Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-08
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Sell Your House
Overview: A documentary about the perils and pitfalls of indie filmmaking. When you SELL YOUR HOUSE to fund a feature film, nothing can go wrong... right?
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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Dying Laughing
Overview: The craft, creative process and complicated lives of Stand-up Comedians.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-02-24
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Days of Wrath
Overview: The lives of rival gang members, a teacher, a TV news crew and other intertwine in the city of Los Angeles.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-09-17
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Fear of a Black Hat
Overview: Chronicling the controversial career of bad boys N.W.H. (Niggaz With Hats), this uproarious 'mockumentary' lampoons all of hardcore rap's hot-button issues. This underground laugh riot recounts the rise, fall and resurrection of a clueless bunch of would-be rappers, Ice Cold, Tone-Def & Tasty Taste performing as N.W.H.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-06-03
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Wonderland
Overview: On the afternoon of July 1, 1981, Los Angeles police responded to a distress call on Wonderland Avenue and discovered a grisly quadruple homicide. The police investigation that followed uncovered two versions of the events leading up to the brutal murders - both involving legendary porn actor John Holmes.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-23
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Brotherly Love
Overview: West Philadelphia basketball star Sergio Taylor deals with the pressures of fame while his brother and sister have their own issues with ambition.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-04-24
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Grow House
Overview: Two guys start a risky new business to pay off a debt.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-04-20
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Pauly Shore's Vegas is My Oyster
Overview: Music, comedy and debauchery are the order of the evening when funny man Pauly Shore hosts this Las Vegas variety show featuring an eclectic blend of adult entertainers, "filthy glam" rock band Semi Precious Weapons, and comedians including Maz Jobrani, Andy Dick, Charlyne Yi, Faizon Love and Tom Green.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-08-06
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King of the Underground
Overview: Part true story, part fiction, King of the Underground is a dark comedy about a frustrated rap artist who goes on an all out murderous killing spree after years of being rejected by the music industry.
Genres: Comedy Drama Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-03-27
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She's Got a Plan
Overview: She’s Got A Plan directed by and starring Fatima Washington, follows Isis Angelo, a struggling female writer-director who gives herself an ultimatum: either make her dream career take off in 30 days or throw in the towel for good. But, will she be able to go against everything she believes to become something she’s always wanted to be?
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-09-24
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The Fighting Temptations
Overview: Darrin Hill, a slick-talking but down-on- his-luck NYC advertising exec, returns to his hometown in Georgia to claim the inheritance his aunt left him. But before Darrin can collect the money, he must fulfill his aunt's final wish -- to create a local choir.
Genres: Comedy Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-09-19
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Bulletproof 2
Overview: Special Agent Jack Carter reluctantly assumes the identity of criminal Archie Moses to take down a powerful South African crime family. But when the real Moses is put in danger, he and Carter must work together to foil the scheme for good.
Genres: Comedy Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-01-07
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A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
Overview: Nightclub manager Darnell Wright is a perpetual playboy who is almost as devoted to his job as he is to the pursuit of beautiful women. After he sets his sights on the ultra-classy Brandi Web, he launches an all-out assault to win her heart. Ultimately, charm, lust and passion prevail, but Darnell learns the hard way that when you play, you pay. Brandi is much harder to get rid of than she was to get--especially when she realizes that she has a rival vying for Darnell's affection. When he finally decides to call it quits, Brandi becomes an obsessed femme fatale stalking the new love of her life.
Genres: Comedy Thriller Crime Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-04-04
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She Ball
Overview: On a mission to save his Inglewood community center, Avery Watts enlists a talented basketball player, Shelby, to help him win the grand prize in a street ball tournament. Together, Avery and Shelby challenge local politicians, gangs and their own stereotypes to save their community.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-08-21
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Inhumanity
Overview: A killer is doing his thing and detectives are investigating the murders that are possibly connected to a sexual assault. Watch Diff'rent Strokes' Todd Bridges unwind at a strip club (what you talkin' 'bout Willis?), marvel as aspect ratios change and film stock turns to digital video and back, and feel your brain turn to mush as Todd and Faizon Love (possibly the most unlikable duo in filmdom) turn in some of the worst off the cuff dialog ever. Is the rapist/murderer the stuttering gardener? Who cares.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-04-17
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The Players Club
Overview: Single mother Diana struggles to provide for her child and pay for her college education. When she meets two dancers from a nearby gentlemen's club, Diana's convinced there's fast money to be made stripping.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-04-08
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Steppin: The Movie
Overview: Every college campus has its rivalries and UTS is no different. At this university, the Geeks run the campus and the greatest Steppers are king of the hill. When a local radio station announces the beginning of the step competition season, the campus fraternities and sororities fight to recruit the best talent that will help them win the big-money prize.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-19
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Money Talks
Overview: Sought by police and criminals, a small-time huckster makes a deal with a TV newsman for protection.
Genres: Comedy Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-08-22
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Of Boys and Men
Overview: Robert Townsend stars as the patriarch of a family devastated when his wife is killed in a senseless auto accident. Reeling with grief, each family member must find courage and vision to carry on, ultimately eager to do the mother proud.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-21
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The Paperboy
Overview: As investigative reporter Ward Jansen and his partner Yardley Acheman chase a sensational, career-making story with the help of Ward's younger brother Jack and sultry death-row groupie Charlotte Bless, the pair tries to prove violent swamp-dweller Hillary Van Wetter was framed for the murder of a corrupt local sheriff.
Genres: Thriller Drama Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-09-14
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The War with Grandpa
Overview: Peter is thrilled that his Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves into Peter's room, forcing him upstairs into the creepy attic. And though he loves his Grandpa, he wants his room back - so he has no choice but to declare war.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-08-27
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The Cookout 2
Overview: Basketball coach Ashmokeem kidnaps and blackmails the opposite team's player and his family in order to secure the championship for his team.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-09-03
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‘Friday’ Straight Up
Overview: Featurette about the making of "Friday."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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