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1. Rise above the silver and gold II (Above and Beyond)
Drama | Announced
After years of retirement, a legendary record executive is lured back into the music industry when asked to mentor a talented but struggling female artist. He navigates the challenges of a new era with his faith in God.
Director: The Method | Star: Joy Lisa Carter
2. The 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2021 TV Special)
188 min | Music
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2021 inductees. Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren-are honored.
Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Foo Fighters, The Go-Go's, Jay-Z, Carole King
Votes: 104
3. 2nd Annual Urban One Honors (2020 TV Special)
TV-PG | 120 min | Music
The 2nd ANNUAL URBAN ONE HONORS is a ceremony co-hosted by Chris Tucker and Cathy Hughes that celebrates the best in black culture and honors achievements made by individuals in the fields ... See full summary »
Stars: Clarence Avant, Tai Beauchamp, Eric Benét, Da Brat
4. A Tribute to Andre Harrell: Mr Champagne & Bubbles (2020 TV Special)
TV-G | 60 min | Music
An all-star line-up of entertainers and dignitaries memorialize the late Andre Harrell (1960-2020), the founder of Uptown Records and cultural architect of black media, known colloquially ... See full summary »
Director: Jonte | Stars: Clarence Avant, Naomi Campbell, Mariah Carey, Sean 'Diddy' Combs
5. The Black Godfather (2019)
TV-MA | 118 min | Documentary, Biography
Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.
Director: Reginald Hudlin | Stars: Clarence Avant, Hank Aaron, Gwen Adolph, Dina R. Andrews
Votes: 1,538
6. Represent Change: 50th NAACP Image Awards Tribute (2019 TV Special)
TV-G | Talk-Show
The 50th NAACP Image Awards Tribute Special is a television special hosted by Cathy Hughes that honor's nominees of the 50th NAACP Image Awards (2019) with in-depth one-on-one conversations... See full summary »
Stars: Cathy Hughes, Clarence Avant, Loretta Devine, Stephan James
7. Quincy (2018)
TV-MA | 124 min | Documentary, Biography
An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America.
Directors: Alan Hicks, Rashida Jones | Stars: Quincy Jones, Rashida Jones, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Clarence Avant
Votes: 5,169
8. 1st Annual Black Music Honors (2016 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min | Music
The 1st Annual Black Music Honors is a ceremony that was hosted by Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Ledisi and honored legendary artists who have influenced and made significant contributions to ... See full summary »
Director: Michael A. Johnson | Stars: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Ledisi, Gerald Alston, Tina Atkins
9. Crackula Goes to Hollywood (2015)
Not Rated | 101 min | Comedy, Romance, Thriller
A mysterious man from Alaska, known to be from the dark side, becomes addicted to drinking crack blood. He single handedly ends up cleaning the streets of Hollywood of all crack users and drug dealers.
Director: Freddie Rhone | Stars: Jamal Mixon, Jerod Mixon, Monica Leon, Kid Koppe
Votes: 22
10. The BET Honors (2013 TV Special)
TV-PG | 120 min | Family, Music
The annual BET Honors ceremony was hosted by Gabrielle Union and honored the contribution of African-American entertainers and dignitaries. The event was held at the Warner Theatre in ... See full summary »
Directors: Chris Robinson, Jonte | Stars: Gabrielle Union, Laz Alonso, Anthony Anderson, Clarence Avant
Votes: 11
11. Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
PG-13 | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock n roller, Rodriguez.
Director: Malik Bendjelloul | Stars: Rodriguez, Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman, Dennis Coffey, Mike Theodore
Votes: 72,937 | Gross: $3.97M
12. Don Cornelius: Visionary, Trailblazer & Cultural Icon (2012 TV Movie)
60 min | Biography, Music
Profile of "Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius.
Director: Bart Phillips | Stars: Morris Abraham, Byron Allen, Clarence Avant, Durrell 'Tank' Babbs
13. 41st NAACP Image Awards (2010 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min | Family
The 41st NAACP Image Awards ceremony was hosted by Hill Harper and Anika Noni Rose and recognized outstanding achievements made during 2009 by people of color in music, television, and motion pictures.
Directors: Rickey Minor, Jonathan X | Stars: Hill Harper, Anika Noni Rose, Tatyana Ali, Anthony Anderson
Votes: 30
14.
VH1 Rock Docs (2006–2014)
Episode:
Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America
(2010)
TV-PG | 64 min
An American documentary narrated by Terrence Howard about the groundbreaking television series "Soul Train (1971)" and how it became an iconic pop cultural phenomenon.
Directors: Amy Goldberg, J. Kevin Swain | Stars: Don Cornelius, Danyel Smith, Jesse Jackson, Martin Luther King
Votes: 44
15. Still Bill (2009)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A portrait of soul legend Bill Withers.
Directors: Damani Baker, Alex Vlack | Stars: Bill Withers, Clarence Avant, Benorce Blackmon, Cornell Dupree
Votes: 668
17. Jason's Lyric (1994)
R | 119 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Two brothers, survivors of family tragedy, take different life paths: one falls for a high-spirited waitress and dreams of success, the other follows a life of petty crime. Their lives reconnect in shattering fashion.
Director: Doug McHenry | Stars: Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett Smith, Bokeem Woodbine, Anthony 'Treach' Criss
Votes: 4,693 | Gross: $20.85M
18. Stalingrad (1990)
196 min | Drama, War
The WWII pivotal battle of Stalingrad is shown through the eyes of the soldiers and officers on both sides of the war.
Director: Yuriy Ozerov | Stars: Powers Boothe, Liubomiras Laucevicius, Sergey Nikonenko, Fernando Allende
Votes: 495
19. New Attitude (1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
"New Attitude" is an American sitcom inspired by Shelly Garrett's stage play "Beauty Shop." It aired on ABC as part of its TGIF lineup.
Stars: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Karen Bankhead, Bebe Drake
Votes: 48
20. Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones (1990)
PG-13 | 115 min | Documentary, Music
A unique look at the legendary musician, arranger, composer and producer offers a collage of memories, sounds and intimate interviews with musical greats in a rousing showcase.
Director: Ellen Weissbrod | Stars: Clarence Avant, George Benson, Big Daddy Kane, Richard Brooks
Votes: 222 | Gross: $0.78M
21.
New Attitude (1990)
Episode:
Not Your Average Date
(1990)
TV-PG | Comedy
Lamar thinks his ex-girlfriend has put a curse on him.
Director: Oz Scott | Stars: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Karen Bankhead, Bebe Drake
22.
New Attitude (1990)
Episode:
The Case of the Missing Toupee
(1990)
TV-PG | Comedy
Director: Oz Scott | Stars: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Karen Bankhead, Bebe Drake
23. Livin' Large (1989 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
A comedy pilot for a series about five inner-city teens struggling with the ills of poverty in their lower Manhattan neighborhood.
Director: Les Sheldon | Stars: Tim Guinee, Eagle Eye Cherry, Alexia Robinson, Keith Amos
24. Heart and Soul (1988 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Record company executives Curtis Rousseau and Richard Bradley try to sign promising young singer Jamie Sinclair to their struggling recording business. Her father Harlan has plans for her ... See full summary »
Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Morris Day, Clark Johnson, Tisha Campbell, Arnetia Walker
Votes: 23
25. Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
R | 81 min | Comedy
An actor limited to stereotypical roles because of his ethnicity, dreams of making it big as a highly respected performer. As he makes his rounds, the film takes a satiric look at African American actors in Hollywood.
Director: Robert Townsend | Stars: Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, Starletta DuPois
Votes: 6,386 | Gross: $5.23M
26. The Color Purple (1985)
PG-13 | 154 min | Drama
A tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Avery
Votes: 97,437 | Gross: $98.47M
27. Krush Groove (1985)
R | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
The story of a man who has started a new hip-hop/rap label called Krush Groove.
Director: Michael Schultz | Stars: Sheila E., Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, Jam Master Jay
Votes: 3,552 | Gross: $11.05M
28. Deliver Us from Evil (1975)
PG | 96 min | Drama
Fed up with violence in their neighborhood, a janitor, a teacher and a disabled boy band together against drug dealers and other thugs.
Director: Horace Jackson | Stars: Marie O'Henry, Renny Roker, Candi Keath, Cal Haynes
Votes: 115
29. Save the Children (1973)
G | 123 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about a concert held in Chicago in 1972.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Cannonball Adderley, Jerry Butler, Sammy Davis Jr., Dennis Edwards
Votes: 57 | Gross: $0.26M
30.
Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode:
Curtis Mayfield/Millie Jackson/Natural Four
(1973)
TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show
Curtis Mayfield performs "Back to the World", "If I Were only a Child Again" and "Future Shock". Millie Jackson performs "Hurts So Good" and "Hypocrisy". Natural Four performs "Can This Be Real".
Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Clarence Avant, Carole Creekmore, Pat Davis
31. Soul Train (1971–2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Created by music impresario Don Cornelius, Soul Train is an African-American focused music-dance television program that aired 35 years, primarily featuring performances by R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop artists.
Stars: Don Cornelius, Diana Puskas, Queen Turner, Carole Creekmore
Votes: 681