Isaac Hayes
Also Known As: Ike, Isaac Lee Hayes Jr., The Black Moses
Biography: Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was an American songwriter, musician, singer, and occasionally an actor. Hayes was one of the creative influences behind the southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served both as an in-house songwriter and as a record producer, teaming with his partner David Porter during the mid-1960s. Hayes, Porter, Bill Withers, the Sherman Brothers, Steve Cropper, and John Fogerty were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005 in recognition of writing scores of notable songs for themselves, the duo "Sam & Dave", Carla Thomas, and others. The hit song "Soul Man" written by Hayes and Porter, and first performed by "Sam & Dave" has been recognized as one of the most influential songs of the past 50 years by the Grammy Hall of Fame. This song was also honored by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, by Rolling Stone magazine, and by the RIAA as the Songs of the Century. During the late 1960s, Hayes also became a recording musician, and he recorded several successful soul albums such as Hot Buttered Soul (1969) and Black Moses (1971). In addition to his work in popular music, Hayes worked as composer of musical scores for motion pictures. Hayes is well known for his musical score for the film Shaft (1971). For his composition of the "Theme from Shaft", Hayes was awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1972. Hayes became the third African-American, after Sidney Poitier and Hattie McDaniel, to win an Academy Award in any competitive field whatsoever covered by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Hayes also won two Grammy Awards for that same year. Later, he was given his third Grammy Award for his music album Black Moses. During 1992, in recognition of his humanitarian work there, Hayes was crowned as the honorary king of the Ada, Ghana region. Hayes also acted in motion pictures and television, such as in the movie, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, and as Gandolf "Gandy" Fitch in the TV series The Rockford Files (1974 – 80). Then from 1997 to 2005, he lent his distinctive, deep voice to the character "Chef" on the animated TV series South Park. On August 5, 2003, Isaac Hayes was honored as a BMI Icon at the 203 BMI Urban Awards for his enduring influence on generations of music makers.Throughout his songwriting career, Hayes received five BMI R&B Awards, two BMI Pop Awards, two BMI Urban Awards and six Million-Air citations. As of 2008, his songs generated more than 12 million performances. Description above from the Wikipedia Isaac Hayes, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Covington, Tennessee, USA
Birthday: August 20, 1942
Deathday: August 10, 2008
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Gender: Male
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Escape from New York
Overview: In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam free. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.
Genres: Science Fiction Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-05-23
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Reindeer Games
Overview: After assuming his dead cellmate's identity to get with his girlfriend, an ex-con finds himself the reluctant participant in a casino heist.
Genres: Thriller Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-02-25
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Wattstax
Overview: A documentary film about the Afro-American Woodstock concert held in Los Angeles seven years after the Watts riots. Director Mel Stuart mixes footage from the concert with footage of the living conditions in the current-day Watts neighborhood.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-02-04
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It Could Happen to You
Overview: Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi, Lang offers her half the winnings of his lottery ticket. Amazingly, the ticket happens to be a winner, in the sum of $4 million. True to his word, Lang proceeds to share the prize money with Biasi, which infuriates his greedy wife, Muriel. Not content with the arrangement, Muriel begins scheming to take all the money.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-07-29
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Truck Turner
Overview: Truck Turner and his partner Jerry, who make their living as bounty hunters in Los Angeles, are hired to hunt down Gator, a pimp who has skipped bail.
Genres: Drama Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-06-26
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Blues Brothers 2000
Overview: Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital. Hitting the road to re-unite the band and win the big prize at the New Orleans Battle of the Bands, Elwood is pursued cross-country by the cops.
Genres: Music Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-05
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Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Overview: Robin Hood comes home after fighting in the Crusades to learn that the noble King Richard is in exile and that the despotic King John now rules England, with the help of the Sheriff of Rottingham. Robin Hood assembles a band of fellow patriots to do battle with King John and the Sheriff.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-07-28
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South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
Overview: In this feature film based on the hit animated series, the third graders of South Park sneak into an R-rated film by ultra-vulgar Canadian television personalities Terrance and Phillip, and emerge with expanded vocabularies that leave their parents and teachers scandalized. When outraged Americans try to censor the film, the controversy spirals into a call to wage war on Canada and Terrance and Phillip end up on death row, with the kids their only hope of rescue.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-06-30
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Uncle Sam
Overview: It's Fourth of July Weekend, and the recently discovered corpse of Sgt. Sam Harper rises from the dead to punish the unpatriotic.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-11-13
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Return to Sleepaway Camp
Overview: It's summer camp as usual at Camp Manabe where the kids torment each other for fun while the underpaid camp staff provides as little supervision as possible. Greedy camp owner Frank and junior partner Ronnie do their best to keep everyone in line, but something sinister is about to put a slash in the roster. When campers and staff mysteriously begin disappearing and turning into gruesome corpses, paranoid Ronnie can't shake the memory of a series of grisly murders that took place at Camp Arawak. As the paranoia worsens, Ronnie's list of possible killers starts growing just like the body count. Only one thing is for certain, something is carving a bloody new trail at Sleepaway Camp where kids can be so mean and surviving this summer is gonna be a real killer!
Genres: Mystery Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-11-04
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Posse
Overview: A group of mostly black infantrymen return from the Spanish-American War with a cache of gold. They travel to the West where their leader searches for the men who lynched his father.
Genres: Action Adventure Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-05-14
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Kill Switch
Overview: A troubled detective travels to Memphis in order to track down a pair of serial killers.
Genres: Action Thriller Crime Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-06
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Magic Island
Overview: Jack Carlisle is a disillusioned 13-year old boy. His mother is always away at work since his father left. He decides to run away, as his mom won't miss him. As he is ready to leave, his nanny, convinces him to read this 'magic book'. The book is about a pirate adventure on Magic Island. As Jack reads the book, he is sucked into the world and goes on numerous adventures with Prince Morgan, while fleeing the evil Blackbeard the Pirate. He is even saved by Lily, a beautiful mermaid, whom he falls in love with.
Genres: Family Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-12-19
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Soul Men
Overview: Two former backup soul singers, Louis and Floyd, have not spoken to each other in 20 years, and reluctantly agree to travel across the country together to a reunion concert to honor their recently-deceased lead singer. Cleo, a beautiful young woman who is believed to be Floyd's daughter, accompanies them as a new singer.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-11-07
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Classic Soul at the BBC
Overview: A collection of some of the greatest soul performances from the BBC's archive, featuring Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Solomon Burke and Percy Sledge.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-04-05
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I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Overview: Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John Slade, his childhood idol who used to fight bad guys in the 70s.
Genres: Comedy Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-11-10
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Six Ways to Sunday
Overview: Norman Reedus stars as Harry Odum, a henpecked, 18-year-old momma's boy in Youngstown, Ohio, who -- with his violent temper -- impresses a local boss of the Jewish Mafia. Soon he's found his calling as a hit man alongside his crack addict partner Arnie Finklestein (Adrien Brody), and he discovers that his rage and complicated psychosis fuel his murderous abilities. Harry also falls for the organization's limping, Hungarian-born maid Iris (Elina Lowensohn), a romance complicated by Harry's Oedipal, sexual relationship with his domineering mother Kate (Deborah Harry).
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-03-05
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BaadAsssss Cinema
Overview: With archive film clips and interviews, this brief look at a frequently overlooked historical period of filmmaking acts as an introduction rather than a complete record. It features interviews with some of the genre's biggest stars, like Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, and Richard Roundtree. Director Melvin Van Peebles discusses the historical importance of his landmark film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. For a contemporary perspective, the excitable Quentin Tarantino offers his spirited commentary and author/critic bell hooks provides some scholarly social analysis.
Genres: Action Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-14
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Oblivion
Overview: On another planet which resembles the Old West, a die-hard pacifist is forced to re-examine his ways after an evil alien bandit and his gang murder his estranged sheriff father, take over his home town, and threaten his friends.
Genres: Adventure Science Fiction Western Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-04-01
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Anonymous Rex
Overview: The dinosaurs didn't go completely extinct when the asteroids hit 65 million years ago. Today, every ten thousandth person in the country is a dinosaur, evolved to be human-sized, wearing sophisticated solid-light holographic disguises to maintain the facade, getting stoned off regular cooking herbs like basil, rosemary and tarragon, and living by their own shadow government's laws; any human who stumbles upon them is to be immediately executed. Two dino private investigators, velociraptor Vincent Rubio and triceratops Ernie Watson, are hired by one of Ernie's old girlfriends to find out why her younger brother committed suicide, and discover a dino cult called Voice Of Progress that wants dinokind to come out of the closet and reclaim the planet.
Genres: Action Fantasy Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-19
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Oblivion 2: Backlash
Overview: In the alien-western world of Oblivion, a suave, yet lethal bounty hunter named Sweeney arrives to arrest the seductive outlaw Lash on multiple charges, including murder. Lash, who just "inherited" a mine of Derconium (the most valuable mineral in the universe) from Crowley in a game of cards, meets up with Redeye's brother, Jaggar, who wants the mine for himself to rule the galaxy. It's a fight over Lash between the sheriff of Oblivion, Jaggar, and Sweeney. But who will emerge victorious?
Genres: Science Fiction Western Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-04-02
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Dream Warrior
Overview: In an apocalyptic future, a man with superhuman powers goes on the run.
Genres: Horror Action Thriller Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-12-21
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Only the Strong Survive
Overview: A film featuring the veteran soul music artists and music of Stax Records.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-14
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The Soul of Stax
Overview: "Philip Priestley's acclaimed film charts the history of Stax Records, the influential soul and blues record company founded in the 1960s by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton. Featuring music by an impressive roster of stars, including Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes and Carla Thomas, The Soul of Stax chronicles the performers' rise through the industry and popular culture, the role played by many of them in the Civil Rights movement, and the label's eventual decline." - bfi.org.uk
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-01-01
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Three Tough Guys
Overview: Isaac Hayes plays as Lee in his feature film debut, as Father Charlie and himself solve a bank robbery mystery that stretches across the city. After Lee is removed from the force due to $1,000,000 being stolen from the bank Father Charlie helps him to gain revenge for the loss of one of his friends.
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-05-29
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The Black Moses of Soul
Overview: Isaac Hayes with his band, The Movement, recorded live in concert in Atlanta, Georgia, during their 1973 tour.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-11-26
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Illtown
Overview: Two young lovers are torn between their part-time criminal activity and the enticement of family and home.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-07-09
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Sounds of Memphis
Overview: A look into the birth of the soul music scene on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Chronicles the rise of soul music, the creation of many iconic songs, and the effect that the genre would have on generations to come. Featuring interviews with B.B. King, Isaac Hayes, Steve Copper, and many other legendary artists.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-02-19
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It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
Overview: Sweeney is a playwright on a career decline. He spends much of his time wheedling money and beer out of his artistic friend Moriarty. One of his few highlights is weekly sex with his ex-wife Georgia. She is remarried to a rich but vile construction developer, but Sweeney and Gorgina are still in love.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-09-11
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Guilty As Charged
Overview: A female parole officer discovers a secret death row prison under a meat plant, that's being run by the plant's unhinged vigilante owner and his reverend friend. A politician with a shady past becomes its latest "guest". But is he guilty?
Genres: Crime Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-04-19
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Book of Days
Overview: A grief-struck life insurance salesman rails at God for not stepping in to save his bride; but the tables are turned when a mysterious book is delivered to him, an ancient volume listing names and death dates, dates which are yet to occur.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-31
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Dead Dog
Overview: Tom and Perri are the happy ideal New York couple until Tom's beloved Golden Retriever is killed by a hit-and-run driver. Tom blames Perri for the accident and their relationship becomes strained as Tom's fixation with finding and punishing the culprit consumes his life. Events spin out of control as death, sex and cynicism take their toll on the pair's seemingly idyllic life.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-17
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Save the Children
Overview: A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-05-13
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Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV Special
Overview: The 2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show takes you around the world to where music comes alive. Even body painting has a music theme with iconic concert t-shirts painted on your favorite swimsuit models.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-02-17
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Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007
Overview: Seven Brazilian models grace the beaches of Brazil, four knockouts dance to Reggae in Jamaica, Oluchi and Tori get the blues in Memphis. The 2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show takes you around the world to where music comes alive. Even body painting has a music theme this year with iconic concert t-shirts painted on some of your favorite models. Your favorites are back: Marisa, Veronica, Anne V, Daniella, Brooklyn and they are joined by some rookies: Bar Refaeli, Selita Ebanks and Tori Praver. So sit back, turn off the cell phone, and prepare for a trip to paradise.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-06-08
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Fire, Ice & Dynamite
Overview: Action-comedy about a wealthy man who fakes suicide for the amusement of watching his family and creditors compete for his wealth. Many cameo appearances!
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-10-18
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David Sanborn & Friends | The Super Session
Overview: David Sanborn Band : David Sanborn, Marcus Miller, Ricky Peterson, David Gilmore, Gene Lake, Don Alias // Special Guests : Lou Reed, Boz Scaggs, Joan Osborne, Naughty By Nature, Dr. John, Isaac Hayes
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-01-01
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The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
Overview: The story of the triumphs and hurdles of brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb, otherwise known as the Bee Gees. The iconic trio, who found early fame in the 1960s, went on to write over 1,000 songs and have 20 No. 1 hits throughout their career, transcending more than five decades of changing tastes and styles.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-10-08
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Dead Aim
Overview: Ed Marinaro is Malcolm "Mace" Douglas, a street-tough detective who's out for justice-no matter what the cost. While investigating the mysterious suicidal heroin overdoses of four beautiful exotic dancers, Mace puts together the pieces of a deadly puzzle, infiltrating a violent ring of shadowy drug and weapons dealers, Mace methodically tracks a serial killer (Rick Washburn) with murderous ties to a ruthless foreign diplomat (Harry Goz). Mace won't stop until he gets some answers. The FBI and KGB have them, but now they're talking back with bullets.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-01-02
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Prime Target
Overview: Maverick Cop John Bloodstone is taken off suspension to ferry a Mob Boss into custody. But all is not what it seems.....
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-09-27
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Counterforce
Overview: A team of specialists is dispatched to protect the leader of a Middle Eastern country from a neighboring dictator who has designs on his country.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-02-05
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Isaac Hayes: Live at Montreux
Overview: Isaac Hayes is a true soul legend with a career spanning five decades. He has graced the Montreux stage on several occasions but this performance from 2005 captures him at his very best performing hits such as "Walk On By", "By The Time I Get To Phoenix", "Joy" and of course his worldwide smash "Shaft". On the bonus tracks he is joined on stage by the great Booker T & The MGs for renditions of "Soul Man" and other soul classics. 1. Don't Let Go 2. Don't Take Your Love Away 3. Windows Of The World 4. Blues Is Alright 5. Joy 6. Walk On By 7. Drum Solo 8. Do Your Thing 9. Ellie's Love Theme 10. Never Can Say Goodbye 11. By The Time I Get To Phoenix 12. Theme From "Shaft" BONUS TRACKS: 1. Soul Man 2. You Don't Know Like I Know 3. I Stand Accused 4. Improvisation On "Do-Wop"
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-09-04
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Chef Aid: Behind The Menu
Overview: The fascinating life of South Park's musical cafeteria employee, Jerome "Chef" McElroy, is examined in this exclusive behind-the-scenes special. Chef's influence on a generation of musicians and rock stars is revealed through candid interviews with Elton John, Flea, Ike Turner, Meatloaf, Ozzy Osborne and many others. This one-off mockumentary is produced in the style of VH1's Behind the Music.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-12-08
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Michael Jackson: Number Ones
Overview: Pop king Michael Jackson solidifies his title with this release of fifteen past number one hits. Songs include "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," "Thriller," "Black or White," and "Blood on the Dancefloor."
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-11-18
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Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Overview: This film relates the story of a tightly connected Afro-American community informally called Colored Town where the inhabitants live and depend on each other in a world where racist oppression is everywhere, as told by a boy called Cliff who spent his childhood there. Despite this, we see the life of the community in all its joys and sorrows, of those that live there while others decide to leave for a better life north. For those remaining, things come to a serious situation when one prominent businessman is being muscled out by a white competitor using racist intimidation. In response, the community must make the decision of whether to submit meekly like they always have, or finally fight for their rights.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-01-26
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South Park: The Unaired Pilot
Overview: A short film that is the before product of the episode Cartman Gets an Anal Probe. The episode that was to become the pilot for the critically-acclaimed and beloved television series *South Park*.
Genres: Animation Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-11-14
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Michael Jackson: The One
Overview: Documentary containing interviews with performers discussing the influence that Michael Jackson had on their career, combined with clips from Jackson's music videos.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-02
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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
Overview: GOING CLEAR intimately profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, shining a light on how they attract true believers and the things they do in the name of religion.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-01-25
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Tom Jones | Duets by Invitation Only
Overview: On this unique DVD Tom Jones sings duets with some of the greatest stars of the music world, including Tina Turner, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Rita Coolidge and Gladys Knight. Tom Jones is sharing the podium with these talented singers, and together they are performing exciting live versions of legendary hits.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-01-01
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Orientation: A Scientology Information Film
Overview: An introduction and overview to Scientology.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-03-13
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Goin' Down to South Park
Overview: A mockumentary/documentary hybrid which covers the actual making of the show South Park but with a fictional spin, apparently spoofing similar such shows, with the creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, portrayed as arrogant, obnoxious jerks who are only in it for the money.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-05-03
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Ninth Street
Overview: The inhabitants of a deteriorating section of 1968 Junction City, Kansas known as "Junk City" bemoan their existence and revel at the history of their neighborhood during its 1940's heydays when legendary jazz musicians regularly played its clubs. In 1968, the area has diminished to strip clubs and juke joints inhabited by Vietnam War draftees that pass through from nearby Fort Riley. Heads of the group include a wino who lost a leg in WWII, a taxi dispatcher, a saloon owner, and a crazed bag lady. The younger generation is represented by a young prostitute who is trying to get off the streets, but is forced to continue to work by a no-good boy friend and the need to feed her baby. Martin Sheen also appears as a white minister who prefers the people in the area over his own congregation.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-10
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Hustle & Flow
Overview: With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.
Genres: Crime Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-07-22
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Soul Survivors
Overview: Otis Cooke is a DJ with a late-night American soul music programme in Liverpool. His favorite band, The Tallahassees, disbanded years ago, but their biggest hit, "Pickin' Up the Pieces," was never released in England. The film recounts Cooke's adventures and misadventures as he travels to the U.S., finds the band members, and convinces them to get back together for a reunion tour of the U.K and the release of their old songs on CD.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-09-10
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Final Judgement
Overview: A priest is suspected in the brutal murder of a young stripper. To prove his innocence, he descends into the world of strip clubs and pornography, hoping to catch the killer. The priest is hampered by the police and taunted by the killer. A friend of the stripper tries to help him before another life is claimed
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-06-01
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Acting on Impulse
Overview: An erotic thriller actress becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a B-movie producer, leading her to hide out and engage in sexual thrills with a pair of innocents.
Genres: Comedy Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-07-10
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Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on Location
Overview: A behind the scenes look at the filming of the movie Shaft (1971). The movie's director, Gordon Parks is seen directing a couple of fight scenes which he wants to get in as few takes as possible due to the set-up time and the danger involved in the stunt work. He is also seen speaking to the composer of the film score, 'Isaac Hayes', about the overlaying of the music over one of those fight scenes, and what he wants musically for another scene involving the lead character, John Shaft, moving through Times Square. The latter would eventually become the movie's iconic theme music. Being a frenetically paced action movie, he also works closely with the film's editor, Hugh A. Robertson.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-06-02
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Betrayed by Innocence
Overview: A married commercial filmmaker (Barry Bostwick) is charged with statutory rape when it is revealed that his lover (Cristen Kaufman) is only 16.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-03-01
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Hammer, Slammer, & Slade
Overview: After he retires from the police force, a veteran cop is framed for robbery but his friends, a rookie and three ex-cops, come to his rescue.
Genres: Comedy Crime TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-12-15
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Code... Death: Frontera Sur
Overview: Two American soldiers travel through the woods to stop the sinister colonel.
Genres: Action
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1993-01-01
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The World of Nat King Cole
Overview: Combining rare original archive footage, home movies and authored by 40 intimate interviews with friends and celebrity fans this feature length film charts Nat "King" Cole's battle with racist 50’s America to become a superstar. An intimate portrait, it’s filled with music and accompanied the release of the album of the same name.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-06-15
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The History Makers: Success
Overview: Ossie Davis, Terry McMillan, Horace Julian Bond, Isaac Hayes, Dionne Warwick and many others share their inspiring stories of success in the first installment of this series about African-American history makers, including civil rights leaders, actors and authors. A good education, dedication to work, dogged determination and the courage to take risks figure prominently in these remarkable success stories told by notable African Americans.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-02-15
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Shaft
Overview: New York police detective John Shaft arrests Walter Wade Jr. for a racially motivated slaying. But the only eyewitness disappears, and Wade jumps bail for Switzerland. Two years later Wade returns to face trial, confident his money and influence will get him acquitted -- especially since he's paid a drug kingpin to kill the witness.
Genres: Action Adventure Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-06-15
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Flipper
Overview: Sandy Ricks is sent by his mom to Coral Key, a rustic island in the Florida keys, to spend the summer with his uncle Porter Ricks. Sandy dislikes everything about his new environment until a new friend comes into his life, a dolphin named Flipper, that brings uncle and nephew together and leads Sandy on the summer adventure of a lifetime.
Genres: Adventure Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-05-17
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Dr. Dolittle 2
Overview: A group of beavers ask Dr. Dolittle to save their habitat from loggers. The only hope is to get the forest preserved because it's the home of a protected bear, but there's a problem: the bear's the only bear in the forest, so she can't reproduce. Undaunted, Dolittle persuades a circus bear to help out, but he has to teach him not just the ways of the wild, but the wiles of lady bears too.
Genres: Comedy Family Romance Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-06-22
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'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
Overview: Hosted by Cary Elwes. It's a promotional piece that was intended to get the word out about the film while it was in production, but some of the behind the scenes material that appears here is amusing
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-07-27
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Chelsea Walls
Overview: This movie tells five stories set in a single day at the famed Chelsea Hotel in New York City, involving an ensemble cast of some 30-35 characters.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-09-21
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Nationtime
Overview: A report on the National Black Political Convention held in Gary, Indiana, in 1972, a historic event that gathered Black voices from across the political spectrum, among them Jesse Jackson, Dick Gregory, Coretta Scott King, Richard Hatcher, Amiri Baraka, Charles Diggs, and H. Carl McCall.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-11-01
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Deadly Exposure
Overview: A man endangers his own life when he uncovers an assassination plot while investigating his father's death
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-06
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Stand
Overview: Broadcast journalist Tavis Smiley hits the road in 2008 with friends Cornel West, BeBe Winans and other prominent African Americans to explore the contemporary experiences of black men and to ask them: "What do you stand for?" Set against Barack Obama's rise to presidential power, Smiley and his fellow travelers offer diverse perspectives on African Americans' soul music, historic struggle for equality, current race relations and more.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-25
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Hallelujah
Overview: Christmas at the Messiah Church in Washington D.C. A young preacher and, later in the day, a mysterious pregnant girl arrive at the church doors looking to begin new lives. The preacher, the Reverend Oliver Crawford, is not the judgmental church committee's first choice to be the Messiah's new pastor; an unwed father of a teenage son, he is given only two days to prove his worth to his new parishioners. Meanwhile, Katherine, a sixteen-year-old girl who is about to give birth, has come to the area to escape an abusive home and to search for a grandfather she doesn't know. With the help of local homeless advocate "Big" Willie Thorton, Crawford attempts to revive the spirit of the church and provide solace to the displaced girl.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-12-22
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The Murder of George Floyd: A Nation Responds
Overview: The murder of George Floyd in police custody ignited fury and mass protests around the world. Real questions are now being asked over the effectiveness and conduct of America’s law enforcement officers and what changes need to be made to keep us all safe.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-06-09
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John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood
Overview: The gripping story of legendary American actor John Travolta: his rise to stardom in the 1970s; his agonizing fall in disgrace in the 1980s; and his stunning artistic rebirth in the 1990s.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2017-03-19
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CB4
Overview: A "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't appear to know as much about rap music as they claim... but a lack of musical ability in an artist never hurts sales, does it? You've just got to play the part of a rap star...
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-03-12
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Barbershops Uncut: East Coast
Overview: A raw and uncensored look at what really goes down in urban barbershops.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
Overview: The top 100 songs of the past 100 years chosen by the American Film Institute are presented by host-actor John Travolta.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-06-22
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