Angela Bassett
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Brenda grew up with some incredible hardships. She had a prostitute for a mother and a pimp for a 'father.' Now, Brenda is a single mom struggling to raise her family in Chicago. When she receives a letter inviting her to attend her father's funeral in Georgia, she's not sure how to feel. Growing up, Brenda never knew the man and hadn't interacted with that part of her family. But when she loses her job, she decides that now's the time to shake things...
Publisher
Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Eleven-year-old Akeelah Anderson's life is not easy: her father is dead, her mom ignores her, her brother runs with the local gangbangers. She is a smart girl, but her environment threatens to strangle her aspirations. Responding to a threat by her school's principal, Akeelah decides to participate in a spelling bee to avoid detention for her many absences. Much to her surprise and embarrassment, she wins. Her principal asks her to seek coaching from...
Publisher
Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
On a weekend wedding in Martha's Vineyard, two African-American families from divergent socioeconomic backgrounds clash during their first meeting before the big event.
"The cast is large, well chosen, and diverting."--Roger Ebert
"...watching impressive actors like Bassett and Devine face off is a highlight."--USA Today
"A picture that gave me considerable satisfaction..."--Michael Phillips
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
A volatile story about a Washington, D.C. political reporter who writes an explosive story about a government scandal in which she reveals the name of a covert CIA agent. Unexpectedly finding herself behind bars, she struggles to maintain her principles and relationship with her family when she refuses to divulge her source. Inspired by true events.
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