Tag Archives: African-american

Rebel (BET) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 5, 2017 by laurarachel4

Rebel is a woman of color on a police force who always tows the line. When tragedy strikes, she finds herself caught between her real family and her family in blue. Starring Danielle Moné Truitt, Brandon Quinn, Angela Ko. An … Continue reading →

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Fences (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 19, 2017 by laurarachel4

A working class African American father struggles with raising his family in the changing times of the 1950s. Based on the play by August Wilson. Starring Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen Henderson When watching this film, it is easy to … Continue reading →

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Black Indians: An American Story (2001) Rated NR

Posted on June 15, 2015 by laurarachel4

This documentary explores the racial identity of mixed-descent people of both Native American and African-American heritage. Starring James Earl Jones This is definitely a lost part of history, or at the very least, a part that has been shied away … Continue reading →

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The Watsons Go To Birmingham (2013) Rated PG

Posted on February 7, 2014 by laurarachel4

In 1963, an African-American family travel from Michigan to Alabama. Based on the book by Christopher Paul Curtis. Starring Bryce Clyde Jenkins, Harrison Knight, Skai Jackson, Anika Noni Rose, David Alan Grier This isn’t a bad film. I rather enjoyed it. I … Continue reading →

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Simon Baker

Posted on May 18, 2012 by laurarachel4

 Ride With the Devil (1999) Rated R When the Civil War begins, lifelong friends Jake and Jack Bull join the Missouri Bushwhackers, a ragtag team of Southern guerrilla fighters. But after the cold realities of conflict set in, the men … Continue reading →

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Ryan Gosling

Posted on June 24, 2011 by laurarachel4

 Half Nelson (2006) Rated R Transcending age and race, an improbable friendship between crack-addicted educator Dan Dunne and streetwise middle-schooler Drey may lead them to deliverance — or destruction — in this powerful urban drama. After Drey finds Dunne feeding his … Continue reading →

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80s Tv Series to Rediscover

Posted on July 16, 2010 by laurarachel4

Charles in Charge (1984-1990) Rated NR Acting as a live-in nanny to the three Pembroke children to help pay his way through college, Charles is supposed to be in charge of the household. But most of the time, it’s a … Continue reading →

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