Nicole Beharie
Also Known As: Nikki Beharie
Biography: Nicole Beharie is an American actress. She is best known for her starring roles in films such as the drama American Violet (2008), the psychological drama Shame (2011), the biographical sports drama 42 (2013), and the independent drama Miss Juneteenth (2020). From 2013 to 2016, she starred in the Fox supernatural drama series Sleepy Hollow.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Birthday: January 03, 1985
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Gender: Female
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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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Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
Overview: Acclaimed actors draw from five of Douglass’ legendary speeches, to represent a different moment in the tumultuous history of 19th century America as well as a different stage of Douglass’ long and celebrated life, while famed scholars provide context for the speeches, and remind us that Frederick Douglass’ words about racial injustice still resonate deeply today.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-02-23
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Shame
Overview: Brandon, a thirty-something man living in New York, eludes intimacy with women but feeds his deepest desires with a compulsive addiction to sex. When his younger sister temporarily moves into his apartment, stirring up bitter memories of their shared painful past, Brandon's life, like his fragile mind, gets out of control.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-10-02
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Sins of the Mother
Overview: Shay is a young African-American college student whom is forced to take a year off from school to return to her hometown where she struggles with her anger and insecurity when she's forced to confront her alcoholic mother, Nona, whom is currently in AA and a churchgoer, over her entire childhood of abuse and neglect which Shay is both unwilling and unable to let go of.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-02-21
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My Last Day Without You
Overview: On a one-day business trip to New York, a German business executive falls in love with a singer-songwriter who exposes him to her Brooklyn world and emotions he's never experienced before.
Genres: Music Romance
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2011-06-11
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Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day
Overview: The Ames' seem to have built the perfect life until their six year old daughter is kidnapped; over the course of seven days they begin to uncover secrets about their past that could rip their marriage and lives apart.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-04-13
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42
Overview: In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, took a stand against Major League Baseball's infamous colour line when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team. The deal put both men in the crosshairs of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and let his talent on the field wins over fans and his teammates – silencing his critics and forever changing the world by changing the game of baseball.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-04-12
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Apartment 4E
Overview: Three months ago, Piper met Mollie online. And Mollie changed everything. Now a knock at the door. John Sharp. Mollie's brother. He was sent to talk Piper out of the thing's she's threatening. But neither may be who they claim to be.
Genres: Mystery Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-12-01
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Killing Castro
Overview: Centered on true events when Cuban revolution leader Fidel Castro visited New York City and stayed in Harlem in 1960.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
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The Last Fall
Overview: An NFL journeyman struggles to deal with life's complexities after his professional career is over.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-03-09
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The Mirror Between Us
Overview: Two young women embark on a dream-like adventure through the islands of the Maldives after an event turned both their worlds upside down.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-27
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Monsters and Men
Overview: After capturing an illegal act of police violence on his cellphone, a Brooklyn street hustler sets off a series of events that alter the lives of a local police officer and a star high-school athlete.
Genres: Drama Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-09-22
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Jacob's Ladder
Overview: After losing his brother in combat, Jacob Singer returns home from Afghanistan -- only to be pulled into a mind-twisting state of paranoia. Singer soon realizes that his sibling is alive but life is not what it seems.
Genres: Horror Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-08-23
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Miss Juneteenth
Overview: Turquoise, a former beauty queen turned hardworking single mother, prepares her rebellious teenage daughter for the “Miss Juneteenth” pageant, hoping to keep her from repeating the same mistakes in life that she did.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-09-25
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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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Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
Overview: In the aftermath of a huge scandal, Trinitie Childs, the first lady of a prominent Southern Baptist Mega Church, attempts to help her pastor-husband, Lee-Curtis Childs, rebuild their congregation.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-09-02
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Breaking
Overview: Desperate for money and running out of options, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley holds several people hostage inside a bank, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with police.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-08-25
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Love, Brooklyn
Overview: Three longtime Brooklynites navigate careers, love, loss, and friendship against the rapidly changing landscape of their beloved city.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-01-27
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