Shades of Black

Two African-American teenage boys are suddenly and mysteriously abandoned by their parents, forcing them to learn how to survive on their own. From this desertion, comes an experience of beauty, meaning and enduring love.

When his brother is killed, LAPD officer Mark leaves the city to return to the island he grew up on. Seeking answers and vengeance, he soon finds himself in a bloody battle with the corrupt tycoon who's taken over the island paradise.

A crime syndicate places a hit on a billionaire's daughter, making her the target of an elite assassin squad. A band of down-and-out mercenaries protects her, fighting tooth and nail to stop the assassins from reaching their target.

A veteran detective and a rookie cop have to stop a master thief's computer virus before it drains all the funds from a bank's accounts.","large":"A veteran detective is teamed with a rookie cop when they are sent to negotiate with a bunch of criminals holding a bank hostage. It transpires that a master thief has planted a computer virus that will drain funds from the bank's accounts. The detectiv

In Jones County, Miss., Newt Knight (Matthew McConaughey) joins forces with other farmers and a group of runaway slaves to lead a violent rebellion against the Confederacy.","large":"In 1863, Mississippi farmer Newt Knight serves as a medic for the Confederate Army. Opposed to slavery, Knight would rather help the wounded than fight the Union. After his nephew dies in battle, Newt returns home to

A struggling black actor must decide whether success is worth compromising his integrity for a stereotypical role.","large":"Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor (Robert Townsend) catches the ire of his grandmother (Helen Martin) for auditioning for a role in the regrettably titled exploitation film Jivetime Jimmy's Revenge. When Tinseltown Studios casts Taylor in the title role,

A consumer affairs rep in a rocky relationship spends her day calling random people, looking for new connections. She unexpectedly meets someone on the phone that might just change everything, including her heart.

A drag queen (Ving Rhames) mourning the loss of his lover takes in a drug addict (Alfre Woodard) and her daughter (Jessika Quynn Reynolds).","large":"After losing his police officer lover, Christian drag queen Holiday Heart (Ving Rhames) meets 12-year-old Niki (Jessika Quynn Reynolds) and her drug-addicted mother, Wanda (Alfre Woodard). Heart finds relief from heartache and a renewed sense of purp

Orphan Bill Robinson (Gregory Hines) overcomes an impoverished childhood to become a groundbreaking actor and dancer.","large":"Based on the life of tap-dancing legend Bill Robinson -- also known as Mr. Bojangles -- the film follows Robinson as he climbs his way up the entertainment ladder from lowly vaudeville performer to one of the greatest black entertainers of his time. However, despite Robin

Although ordered to kill his boss's girlfriend (Kent Masters-King), a hit man (Treach) develops feelings for her and reflects on his violent past.","large":"Treach of Naughty by Nature stars in this action-packed drama as Malik Bishop, a tough-as-nails gangster kid turned elite hit man. While staking out his next assignment - the innocent girlfriend of his notorious boss - Malik reflects on the da

On their way to a boxing match, four young men take a wrong turn in Chicago and find danger as witnesses to murder.","large":"New father Frank (Emilio Estevez) departs for a night out, joining friends Mike (Cuba Gooding Jr.) and Ray (Jeremy Piven) as they head to a boxing match. At the last minute, they are joined by John (Stephen Dorff), Frank's brother. Stuck in gridlock traffic, the guys take a

When Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans, four desperate friends band together to pull off a daring heist in the heart of the city.

A teenager (Sam Jones III) must elude thugs who believe he is responsible for the disappearance of a rapper (Nelly) and an unfinished album.","large":"Erik Triggs is a good-natured Philadelphia teen and aspiring rapper who works at a hip-hop record label. There he hangs with rising superstar Prolifik during the day and works on his own music after hours. However, when Prolifik is kidnapped and his