Robert Townsend

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10,000 Black Men Named George
6.9

10,000 Black Men Named George

In the 1920s, the rights of American workers to join a labor union was still considered an open question, and African-Americans were routinely ...
Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story
6.7

Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story

The true life story of famed singer Natalie Cole, daughter of Nat ‘King’ Cole. Gripping drama of her struggle with addiction and ...
Little Richard
6.7

Little Richard

Feb. 20, 2000

Little Richard

The story of Little Richard Penniman, from his poor Southern upbringing to dealing with the trials and tribulations of being a Black singer in ...
Jackie’s Back!
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Jackie’s Back!

Jun. 14, 1999

Jackie’s Back!

A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.
B.A.P.S
4.8

B.A.P.S

Mar. 28, 1997

B.A.P.S

Two wannabe Black American princesses aim to marry rich men, who will pay for their world’s first combination hair salon and soul food ...
The Meteor Man
5.2

The Meteor Man

Aug. 06, 1993

The Meteor Man

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 ...
The Five Heartbeats
7.5

The Five Heartbeats

Mar. 29, 1991

The Five Heartbeats

In the early 1960s, a quintet of hopeful, young African-American men form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. After an initially ...
Hollywood Shuffle
6.9

Hollywood Shuffle

Mar. 20, 1987

Hollywood Shuffle

Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor catches the ire of his grandmother for auditioning for a role in the regrettably titled ...
Eddie Murphy Raw
7.6

Eddie Murphy Raw

Nov. 25, 1987

Eddie Murphy Raw

Eddie Murphy delights, shocks and entertains with dead-on celebrity impersonations, observations on ’80s love, sex and marriage, a ...