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An NBA original documentary following Julius Erving throughout his ABA and NBA career, as well as his (sometimes heartbreaking) personal life. ...

A look at the extraordinary achievements and contemporary legacy of Oscar Micheaux, a pioneer of the African-American film industry.

The origins of Kwanzaa and the seven principles upon which the pan-African holiday derives its meaning are explored in this fascinating ...

His rhymes caught the attention of millions. His flow is un-matched by any. His story is captivating and triumphant. “Big Pun: The ...

In 1982, Raiders owner Al Davis beat the NFL in court and moved his team from Oakland to Los Angeles. With a squad as colorful as its owner, the ...

Filmmaker Alan Smithee finds himself the unwilling puppet of a potentially bad, big budget action film which he proceeds to steal the reels and ...

As reports of fatal police violence continue to flood the headlines, this film shines a light on not only the circumstances of these cases but ...

A documentary on the expletive’s origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.

The film documents the development of hip hop culture since its inception in the 1970s. With interviews from various figures in the community ...

Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, ...

James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one ...

A cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set against the 2016 American election, The King takes a ...

Established in 1960, Tower Records was once a retail powerhouse with two hundred stores, in thirty countries, on five continents. From humble ...

The history of warfare as it relates to global Black society, broken down into 7 chapters that examines the ways the system of racism wages ...

Weed. Marijuana. Grass. Pot. Whatever you prefer to call it, America’s relationship with cannabis is a complicated one. In his directorial debut, ...