Forest Whitaker
1) The butler
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Inspired by a true story about Cecil Gaines, a devoted husband, father, and White House butler who served eight Presidential administrations during the turbulent politics and civil rights battles of twentieth century America.
2) Hope floats
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Birdee Pruitt has a life most people would envy. But when her cheating husband reveals his infidelity to her on a national TV talk show, her perfect life comes crashing down. Devastated, Birdee and her young daughter head home to the small town she left behind. As mother and daughter struggle to adjust to their new lives, Birdee slowly gains the strength to open her heart and find hope again.
3) Big George Foreman: the miraculous story of the once and future heavyweight champion of the world
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
The biographical film of boxing legend George Foreman.
5) City of lies
Publisher
Saban Films
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
What is worse, the crime or the cover-up? Based on the book, Labyrinth, this compelling crime-thriller follows the investigation into the infamous murder of iconic rap artist Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G. Determined LAPD detective Russell Poole spent nearly 20 years trying to solve the murder, and Jack Jackson, a journalist teams up with Poole in search of the elusive truth. Together they explore why the case remains old, and why a...
Publisher
Twentieth Century Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
The story of four African-American women who journey through a modern labyrinth of husbands and lovers, jobs and makeovers.
"This story based on the best selling novel by Terry McMillan follows the lives of four African-American women as they try to deal with their very lives. Friendship becomes the strongest bond between these women as men, careers, and families take them in different directions. Often light-hearted this movie speaks about some...
7) Phenomenon
Publisher
[Distributed by Buena Vista Home Video]
Pub. Date
©1998
Language
English
Description
A simple, small town garage mechanic who suddenly develops amazing mental abilities must face governmental investigation, scientific scrutiny, and ostracism by even his closest friends. But with the love and support of a young single mother, he is finally able to accept his lot in life.
8) Pawn
Publisher
Anchor Bay Films
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
An all-night diner. A cop walks in on a robbery in progress. But what happens next, and what happened just before, will change everything you think you know. Now the building is surrounded. There are fingers on every trigger. And one very intense hostage situation is about to take some extremely shocking twists.
9) Respect
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, 'Respect' is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Formats
Description
"[A] drama centered on the tragic shooting of Oscar Grant ... [the] 22-year-old Bay Area father who was ... gunned down by BART officers on New Year's Day in 2009, and whose murder sent shockwaves through the nation after being captured on camera by his fellow passengers"--Container.
13) Vantage point
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
U.S. president Ashton is in Salamanca, Spain to announce plans for a major global summit on terrorism. As he stands behind the podium in front of a loudly cheering crowd, he is shot twice. This is followed minutes later by a small explosion and then a massive blast. Secret Service agents Barnes, Taylor, and Holden immediately jump into action, trying to find the terrorists responsible amid all the chaos. First, the events are seen through the eyes...
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
At the end of Season Four, the Lyons lost Empire. However, Lucious (Terrence Howard) and Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) finally found their way to each other and said their "I do's." In Season Five, two years have passed, and the Lyons have yet to reclaim Empire. The family has experienced unimagined tragedies and now must join forces to rebuild from scratch. As their plans begin to take shape, they will be force to learn -- once again -- that fame and...
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In season four, the shows explosive twists and turns resume, as Empire Entertainment embarks on a celebration of its 20th anniversary. Lucious makes his first public appearance after the explosion in Las Vegas, and all members of the Lyon family have their own interests in Lucious regaining his physical and mental faculties. Meanwhile, Cookie begins to revisit her 17 years in prison, in a series of flashbacks. Throughout the season, Lucious, Cookie...
17) Black Panther
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Formats
Description
King T'Challa returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne from divisions within his own country. When two enemies conspire to destroy Wakanda, the hero known as Black Panther must join forces with C.I.A. agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Wakandan Special Forces, to prevent Wakanda from being drawn into a world war.
18) Platoon
Language
English
Description
A grunt's view of the Vietnam War is provided in all its horrific, inexplicable detail. Follows young Chris Taylor who arrives in Vietnam and quickly discovers that his worst enemies are not just the Viet Cong, but gnawing fear, physical exhaustion, and the anger growing within himself.
19) The Crying Game
Publisher
Paramount Studios
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
It is an unpredictable, unconventional, multi-Oscar-nominated* thrilling masterpiece. Fergus is an IRA soldier drawn into the sordid world of his hostage. Lines begin to blur as Fergus becomes entrenched in this haunting, humorous, and shocking romantic thriller. Never has a motion picture undermined viewer expectations so thoroughly and enjoyably.
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Max has an active imagination, who will throw a fit if others don't go along with what he wants. Following an incident with his sister Claire and her friends, Max throws a tantrum when his mother pays more attention to her boyfriend than to him - runs away from home. Wearing his wolf costume at the time, Max not only runs away physically, but runs toward a world in his imagination. This world, an ocean away, is inhabited by large wild beasts, including...