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Get Out

DVD - 2017

Jordan Peele's directorial debut, "trippy interracial couple woes" is an understatement. Peele wrote the screenplay as well; he won the Academy...Show more Jordan Peele's directorial debut, "trippy interracial couple woes" is an understatement. Peele wrote the screenplay as well; he won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The film stars Daniel Kaluuya, nominated for an Academy Award for his role. Show less

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Do the Right Thing

DVD - 2012

Written, directed and produced by Spike Lee, he also played "Mookie" the main protagonist in the film. It's hot outside and racial tension and tempers flare. The soundtrack featured Public Enemy's "Fight the Power". Written, directed and produced by Spike Lee, he also played "Mookie" the main protagonist in the film. It's hot outside and racial tension and tempers flare. The soundtrack featured Public Enemy's "Fight the Power". Show less

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Judas and the Black Messiah

DVD - 2021

Daniel Kaluuya won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Fred Hampton (founder of the Rainbow Coalition), and the events and actions leading up to his betrayal and death. Daniel Kaluuya won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Fred Hampton (founder of the Rainbow Coalition), and the events and actions leading up to his betrayal and death. Show less

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The Woman King

DVD - 2022

Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the story focuses on the Agojie one of the few documented all female armies in the modern age. Viola Davis leads the warriors as General Nanisca charged with protecting the African kingdom of Dahomey. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the story focuses on the Agojie one of the few documented all female armies in the modern age. Viola Davis leads the warriors as General Nanisca charged with protecting the African kingdom of Dahomey. Show less

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Moonlight

Blu-ray Disc - 2017

Moonlight won the Oscar for Best Picture. Co-written and directed by Barry Jenkins, Jenkins also won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for Moonlight....Show more Moonlight won the Oscar for Best Picture. Co-written and directed by Barry Jenkins, Jenkins also won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for Moonlight. Three defining chapters in the life of the main character are the focus of this film. Mahershala Ali won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the father figure to the main character. Show less

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Lovecraft Country

The Complete First Season

DVD - 2021

Jurnee Smollett, Jonathan Majors, Aunjanue Ellis, Courtney B. Vance, Wunmi Mosaku and the late Michael K. Williams all have featured roles in this 10-epis...Show more Jurnee Smollett, Jonathan Majors, Aunjanue Ellis, Courtney B. Vance, Wunmi Mosaku and the late Michael K. Williams all have featured roles in this 10-episode 1 season supernatural series that follows Majors character as he travels to the H. P. Lovecraft supposed story locations in search of the Michael K. Williams character. The series showrunner is Misha Green. Show less

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The Book of Negroes

DVD - 2015

The Book of Negroes written by Lawrence Hill and made into a miniseries follows the plight of Aminta Diallo, snatched from her home enslaved eventually fi...Show more The Book of Negroes written by Lawrence Hill and made into a miniseries follows the plight of Aminta Diallo, snatched from her home enslaved eventually finding her way to freedom. The cast is led by Aunjanue Ellis as Aminata Diallo. Clement Virgo is the film director. Show less

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House of Payne

Volume 1

DVD - 2007

House of Payne, created and produced by Tyler Perry is a family comedy about a multigenerational extended family living together (comedy gold) as needed....Show more House of Payne, created and produced by Tyler Perry is a family comedy about a multigenerational extended family living together (comedy gold) as needed. Tyler Perry directed many episodes, while Kim Fields, Chip Hurd, and producer Roger M. Bobb directed other episodes. Show less

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Insecure

The Complete First Season

DVD - 2017

Comedic series following a Black female friendship, dealing with life's insecurities. Executive Producer and a writer for the show Issa Rae along with Lar...Show more Comedic series following a Black female friendship, dealing with life's insecurities. Executive Producer and a writer for the show Issa Rae along with Larry Wilmore created the show. Rae also stars and shines in the show as the main character as well. Show less

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Blackish

The Complete First Season

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This comedy series follows a Black family as the father tries to ensure that his children have a balance of ethnic culture blended into their lifestyle. T...Show more This comedy series follows a Black family as the father tries to ensure that his children have a balance of ethnic culture blended into their lifestyle. The series creator Kenya Barris is also a writer, director and executive producer for the show. Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross star as the parents. Show less

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