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1.
While the Rest of Us Die: Secrets of America's Shadow Government (2020– )
Episode:
C.O.G. Clusterf***
(2020)
42 min | Documentary
The government's secret plans to save itself go awry on 9/11.
Star: Jeffrey Wright
Votes: 183
2. Reconstruction: America after The Civil War (2019– )
Documentary
A comprehensive and compelling history of the United States immediately following the Civil War.
Stars: Martha S. Jones, Andia Winslow, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Mark Lund
Votes: 224
3. Thespian (2018– )
15 min | Comedy
A Gen X comic with a once promising career finds himself back in Baltimore living just a few yards from the apartment he left to pursue his dreams. He decides to hit "reset" and head back down the path from which he strayed- serious acting.
Stars: Marc Unger, Nikki Estridge, Sasha Carrera, Bart Debicki
Votes: 48
4. The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song (2021– )
Documentary, History
Follows the history and culture of the Black church and explores African American faith communities on the frontlines of hope and change.
Stars: Henry Louis Gates Jr., Jonathan L. Walton, Barbara D. Savage, Larry G. Murphy
Votes: 140
5. East of the River (2019)
13 min | Short
Teonna is unexpectedly suspended from school and is faced with figuring out what to do with a day on the streets of Washington, DC. Teonna encounters Malik, who is also out of school, and ... See full summary »
Director: Hannah Peterson | Stars: Steloni Mason, Ayiana T. Davis, Malachi Mack
Votes: 7
6. The Deadly Getaway (2022)
Thriller
The Deadly Getaway tells the story of an upwardly mobile couple traveling to a glamorous campsite destination for a romantic weekend getaway that quickly turns nightmarish. Jacob (Weaver) ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Jones | Stars: Yandy Smith-Harris, Jason Weaver, Jeff Logan, Princess Love Norwood
Votes: 26
7. Wake (II) (2023)
Thriller
A narcoleptic professor believes she witnessed a murder in her neighbor's home at the hands of a rapper. She becomes obsessed with finding the truth and is hell-bent on taking him down before he turns his wrath on her and her friends.
Director: Erik White | Stars: Shoniqua Shandai, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Parker McKenna Posey, DeRay Davis
Votes: 83
8.
The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2021)
110 min | Documentary, History
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of African American religion.
Directors: Stacey L. Holman, Christopher S. Bryson, Shayla Harris | Stars: Henry Louis Gates Jr., Yolanda Pierce, Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Jason Young
Votes: 17
9. Hunting for Hedonia (2019)
100 min | Documentary
'Hunting for Hedonia' explores how the burgeoning technology of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) will impact human identity and our sense of self. DBS is a revolutionary tool in neuroscience ... See full summary »
Director: Pernille Rose Grønkjær | Stars: Robert Galbraith Heath, Tilda Swinton
Votes: 126
10. Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump (2020)
Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary, Biography
An eye-opening and shattering analysis of the behavior, psyche, condition, and stability of Donald Trump.
Director: Dan Partland | Stars: Malcolm Nance, George Conway, John Gartner, Lance Dodes
Votes: 3,099
11. While the Rest of Us Die: Secrets of America's Shadow Government (2020– )
Documentary
When disaster strikes, elites are saved and normal people die - because that's how they want it. The secret history of the U.S. government's Doomsday plans from the Cold War to COVID19 reveals that maybe it's time to rethink everything.
Stars: Jeffrey Wright, Eric Schlosser, Jared Yates Sexton, Garrett Graff
Votes: 443
12. The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball (2022– )
Documentary, Biography, Sport
It centers on the coming-of-age story of Makur Maker as he aspires to an NBA career and faces challenges, along with the global pandemic.
Star: Makur Maker
Votes: 88
13. Fauci (2021)
PG-13 | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A glimpse into infectious disease specialist, Dr. Anthony Fauci who has led the U.S. fight against every epidemic the country has faced from AIDS to SARS to Ebola, and the ongoing COVID-19.
Directors: John Hoffman, Janet Tobias | Stars: Bono, George W. Bush, Francis Collins, Anthony Fauci
Votes: 12,759
14. No Accident (2023)
TV-MA | 97 min | Documentary
In August 2017, white supremacists rallied in Charlottesville, Virginia, viciously attacking counter-protestors. Two lawyers, convinced that the Trump DOJ would do nothing, decided to sue a group of violent rightwing protestors.
Director: Kristi Jacobson
Votes: 364
15. I Am Vanessa Guillen (2022)
TV-14 | 95 min | Documentary, Crime
Follow the tragic story of the young woman who dreamed of a military career, however after telling her mother that she was being harassed at the Fort Hood military base, Vanessa Guillen was killed by a partner.
Director: Christy Wegener | Stars: Vanessa Guillén, Gloria Guillén, Mayra Guillén, Lupe Guillén
Votes: 1,146
16. Not Done (2020 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 54 min | Documentary
An examination on how today's feminist change-makers continue their predecessors' efforts to progress toward equality through interviews with activists, writers, celebrities, athletes, and politicians.
Director: Sara Wolitzky
Votes: 23
17. Death Saved My Life (2021 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 90 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
On the surface it seems Jade has it all, including a successful marketing career, a husband admired and respected in the community, and a young daughter they both dote on. However, behind closed doors, her life is far from perfect.
Director: Seth Jarrett | Stars: Meagan Good, Chiké Okonkwo, La'Myia Good, Sa'Raya Paris Johnson
Votes: 706
18. Without Remorse (II) (2021)
R | 109 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
An elite Navy SEAL goes on a path to avenge his wife's murder only to find himself inside of a larger conspiracy.
Director: Stefano Sollima | Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Jamie Bell, Guy Pearce
Votes: 64,646
19. Love & Marriage: DC (2022– )
Comedy, Drama, Reality-TV
Follows three successful couples through their business and personal lives, in the DC, Virginia, Maryland area.
Stars: Winter Harris, Monique Samuels, Chris Samuels, Tasha Lyons
Votes: 108
20. Love Dot Com: The Social Experiment (2019)
97 min | Romance
What seems like a happy accident in the grocery store leads to a perfect "opposites attract" relationship that runs into issues of unfinished business and different priorities.
Director: Charneice Fox | Stars: Preshona Ambri, Geoffrey Boggs, Marvin Bowser, Raheem DeVaughn
Votes: 131
21. Demon Hole (2017)
81 min | Comedy, Horror
A fracking crew drills on sacred Native American land unleashing an ancient demon. There are only two ways out of the woods, succumb to the demon or die.
Director: Josh Crook | Stars: Samantha Scaffidi, Samhain, Paris Campbell, Laura Barbiea
Votes: 387
22. Bull Street
R | Drama | Completed
A woman faces the battle of her life when her estranged father's family tries to evict her and her grandmother from the only home she has ever known.
Director: Lynn Dow | Stars: Loretta Devine, Amy Madigan, Malynda Hale, Arielle Prepetit
23. Heather Has Four Moms (2018)
14 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
When Mom Four discovers Heather's plan to lose her virginity, she must convince the other three moms that Heather needs 'the talk'.
Director: Jeanette L. Buck | Stars: Kristen Popham, Holly Twyford, Susan Rome, Tanya Baskin
24. Fade to Black (2024)
Short, Drama | Post-production
In the midst of preparing for an art exhibition, a young painter is thrown into a life altering misfortune as they lose their ability to see color. In a new monochromatic world a master of color must find beauty in a colorless world.
Director: B. Kameron Lawson | Star: LaDawn Manuel
25. Everlasting (2020)
15 min | Short, Sci-Fi
In a world of social media obsession, a tech-savvy boyfriend tries to plan the perfect birthday for his girlfriend in spite of her sister's objections.
Director: Jami Ramberan | Stars: Suzen Baraka, Joseph C. Coleman, Crystal Lambert, Obinna Nwachukwu
26. America's Smartest Family (2018– )
30 min | Game-Show
America's Smartest Family is a first of its kind quiz-based game featuring 16 families in an epic battle. Questions will be pulled from the American public school curriculum, and viewers will be enticed to partake in the challenging.
Star: Zaid Ali
27. Normalized
Short, Drama
STRUGGLING TO UPHOLD HIS SOBRIETY while managing a recent mental illness diagnosis, an enigmatic young husband and father finds an outlet in podcasting as he searches for a way to reconcile his demons in an effort to be "normal."
Director: Ziad Foty | Stars: Vincent Sistrunk, Emily H. Gilson, DeAndre Cross, Julian James
28. Sugar Daddy (A Cinë by Musa) (2023)
Short, Drama
Director: Eddie Musa | Stars: Lisette Gabrielle, Eddie Musa, Daneia Russell, Scott Zeiss
29. Erin McGrady (2022)
9 min | Short, Documentary
It takes the first 5-6 miles for the "bird's nest" in Erin McGrady's head to unravel. And then, putting one foot in front of the other, the photographer and writer works to create and ... See full summary »
Directors: Faith Briggs, Tim Kemple
31. The Last Battlefront: Quest for the Vote in Washington DC (2021)
Documentary
Directors: Maha Haddad, Anna Jhirad, Anna Reid-Jhirad
32. Orchid Boys (2017)
9 min | Short, Drama, Romance | Completed
A tenacious lover and his reticent boyfriend are forced to push the limits of their long distance relationship.
Director: Rory Padgett | Stars: Nate Shelton, Austin Farrow
33. Kids Don't Ride Bikes Anymore (2019)
Short, Drama
A comedic drama following Ant and Dana, a struggling couple in Queens. The two go on a journey in search of a pregnancy test to see if their little family is getting an extra member. From ... See full summary »
Director: Ganeesh Genus | Stars: Anna Belanger, Keith Buxton, Jaelon Davis, Kevin Gonzalez
34. Nasty C & Ari Lennox: Black and White (2021 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Kyle White | Stars: Nasty C., Ari Lennox
35.
Thespian (2018– )
Episode:
Demons and Uncles
(2020)
17 min | Comedy
Adam finds a role he's perfect for, Petra and Danielle hang out and Eileen Kelner hosts a family dinner.
Director: Marc Unger | Stars: Marc Unger, Sasha Carrera, Nikki Estridge, Christopher Crutchfield Walker
36.
Thespian (2018– )
Episode:
Exits and Entrances
(2021)
25 min | Comedy
In the season two finale, Adam smokes pot and runs into some good fortune. Petra makes a choice.
Director: Marc Unger | Stars: Marc Unger, Sasha Carrera, Nikki Estridge, Christopher Crutchfield Walker
37.
The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2021)
110 min | Documentary, History
Discover how the Black church expanded to address social inequality.
Directors: Shayla Harris, Stacey L. Holman, Christopher S. Bryson | Stars: Henry Louis Gates Jr., Sylviane Diouf, Judith Weisenfeld, Paul Harvey
38.
The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball (2022– )
Episode:
Crash Course
(2022)
Documentary, Biography, Sport
Makur and his Howard coach clash, plus an injury and the pandemic threaten to sideline his plans. A Pistons shake-up stuns Thon, Makur's cousin.
Director: Seth Gordon | Star: Makur Maker
39.
The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball (2022– )
Episode:
Schooled
(2022)
Documentary, Biography, Sport
After only a few games into the season, the Howard Bison make a tough call. And in a surprising turn, Thon heads back to the NBA.
Director: Seth Gordon | Star: Makur Maker
40.
The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball (2022– )
Episode:
Longshot
(2022)
Documentary, Biography, Sport
Makur reunites with his guardian, Coach Edward, who must juggle the stress of a family medical matter while preparing Makur for the NBA draft.
Director: Seth Gordon | Star: Makur Maker
41.
The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball (2022– )
Episode:
Tipping Point
(2022)
Documentary, Biography, Sport
Hopes are high as Makur participates in the NBA Draft Combine and the Maker Mob welcomes a new member.
Director: Seth Gordon | Star: Makur Maker
42.
Love & Marriage: DC (2022– )
Episode:
Changing of the Guard
(2023)
Comedy, Drama, Reality-TV
D.C. is back; Quick and Ashley adjust to changes with the release of Ashley's book; Joi and Clifton from "Ready to Love" join the party; Jayson's going-away celebration goes left when Jamie and Little Jamie nearly come to blows.
Stars: Joi Carter, Winter Harris, Clifton IV Pettie, D.J. Quicksilva
43.
America's Smartest Family (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #1.11
(2018)
Game-Show
A quiz show where families compete as a team. Grand Finale between the final two families. Who will be known as America's Smartest Family?
Directors: Tbd Tbd, Megha Subramanian | Star: Zaid Ali
44.
America's Smartest Family (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2018)
Game-Show
A quiz show where families compete as a team to become America's Smartest Family. Featuring Purani Family, Athavia Family, Shrivastava Family and Sreenivas Family.
Star: Zaid Ali
45.
America's Smartest Family (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2018)
Game-Show
A quiz show where families compete as a team to become America's Smartest Family. Featuring Sachdev Family, Dash Family, Sachar Family and Agarwal Family.
Star: Zaid Ali
46.
America's Smartest Family (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2018)
Game-Show
A quiz show where families compete as a team to become America's Smartest Family. Semi-Final between Bhaania Family and Somani Family.
Star: Zaid Ali
47.
America's Smartest Family (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2018)
Game-Show
A quiz show where families compete as a team to become America's Smartest Family. Semi-Final between Jaffery Family and Kumar Family.
Star: Zaid Ali
48.
America's Smartest Family (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(2018)
Game-Show
A quiz show where families compete as a team to become America's Smartest Family. Semi-Final between Purani Family and Srivastava Family.
Star: Zaid Ali
49.
America's Smartest Family (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(2018)
Game-Show
A quiz show where families compete as a team to become America's Smartest Family. Semi-Final between Agarwal Family and Dash Family.
Star: Zaid Ali
50.
America's Smartest Family (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #1.9
(2018)
Game-Show
A quiz show where families compete as a team to become America's Smartest Family. Semi-Final between Somani Family and Jaffery Family.
Star: Zaid Ali