With National Cinematic Artist (NCA) (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)
1. The Man with the Golden Arm (1955)
Passed | 119 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
A strung-out junkie deals with a demoralizing drug addiction while his crippled wife and card sharks pull him down.
Director: Otto Preminger | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, Eleanor Parker, Arnold Stang
Votes: 8,944
2. Jack Strong (2014)
Not Rated | 128 min | Action, Biography, Crime
The most spectacular Polish spy of the Cold War era, Colonel Ryszard Kuklinski, informs Americans about the Communist Bloc's top secrets in the face of the upcoming martial law.
Director: Wladyslaw Pasikowski | Stars: Marcin Dorocinski, Maja Ostaszewska, Patrick Wilson, Dimitri Bilov
Votes: 4,108
3. Black Fury
Action, Drama | Pre-production
Marla was a wealthy socialite who discovered that another girl was wearing the same outfit to a party. Her sister Marlene, suggested that (to prevent embarrassment) But, Marla never made it... See full summary »
Director: Stanley V. Henson Jr. | Stars: William C. Ingram, Stanley V. Henson Jr., Mia Jómor, Ashley Samuels
4. Rock Rock Rock! (1956)
Approved | 85 min | Drama, Music
A young teenage girl (Tuesday Weld) desperately tries to earn enough money to buy a dress for a school rock and roll dance. This early rock and roll feature, the 3rd in a series of 5 ... See full summary »
Director: Will Price | Stars: Alan Freed and his Rock 'n Roll Band, Fran Manfred, Tuesday Weld, Connie Francis
Votes: 465
5. American Boule'
Drama | Pre-production
An arranged marriage among socialites from Martha's Vineyard takes a turn when an unexpected love triangle manifest and creates turmoil among the families of the bride and groom to be.
Director: Stanley V. Henson Jr. | Stars: William C. Ingram, Stanley V. Henson Jr., Farryl Christina Lawson, Harvey Q. Johnson
6. I Am John Brown
160 min | Biography | Pre-production
The story of one of the greatest civil rights leaders in American history, John Brown was a white American abolitionist who believed armed insurrection was the only way to overthrow the ... See full summary »
Director: Stanley V. Henson Jr. | Stars: Sid Burston, David Dortch
7. Chasing Gold (TV Movie)
120 min | Drama | Pre-production
Young track stars seek to win Gold medals as athletes.
Director: The Method | Stars: Tsion Mitchell, Ty Kruz, Chrishera Gilliam, Chariyah Gilliam
8. In the Midnight Hours
120 min | Drama | Pre-production
A young boy with a voice and a musical gift, overcomes poverty, abuse and heartbreak with and through his music. The life and legacy of the legendary soul genius is told through the eyes of his lover of 25 years.
Director: Stanley V. Henson Jr. | Stars: Kathleen Bradley, Charles Venn, William C. Ingram, Stanley V. Henson Jr.
9. Cooley High: Chicago 60610
150 min | Drama | Pre-production
Three teens share their experiences with love, education, gangs, and violence. A story based on true accounts from alumni of Cooley High and public record.
Director: Stanley V. Henson Jr. | Stars: William C. Ingram, Stanley V. Henson Jr.
10. Level7
120 min | Action | Announced
An African American tech company owner/church pastor and his church members are forced to become spies to prevent an attack on the country. They take the term "in God we trust" to another level as they fight against terrorism.
Star: William C. Ingram
11. Prince Hall 1784
120 min | Biography | Announced
The story of the Prince Hall Masons and a new member discovers the power of brotherhood.
Stars: Sid Burston, David Dortch
12. Passing (III)
120 min | Drama | Announced
A young, ambitious socialite has a secret that allows her to navigate through wealthy and power circles.
Director: The Method
13. Bowl of Dreams (2011)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary, History
Documentary film about the legendary "Ben's Chili Bowl" of Washington, D.C. and the famous patrons that used Ben's to strategize movements that range from civil rights to the Obama campaign... See full summary »
Director: Stanley V. Henson Jr. | Stars: Ben Ali, Sonja Ali, Virginia Ali, Marion Barry Jr.
Votes: 9 | Gross: $0.06M
14. Weekend at the Colonial Inn (2005 TV Special)
60 min | Reality-TV
Vacationers allow camera's to document their stay at Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Colonial Inn, Captain Georges' Seafood Restaurant, Angelo's legendary Greek Restaurant are featured.
Director: Stanley V. Henson Jr. | Stars: The Clinton Family, Shalon Delgado, The Pesh Family, Gary Pesh
15. Duped: The Jezebel Experience
160 min | Drama | Pre-production
A man finds himself involved with a woman that has secrets. She appears to be an average woman until they get married and all of the hidden secrets and the truth comes out.
Director: Stanley V. Henson Jr.
16. Bowl of Dreams II: The U Street Expanded Series
Not Rated | 600 min | Documentary | Post-production
The lives on Ben Ali, Howard University and the civil rights movement in Washington, D.C. over a period of 50 years.
Stars: Taraji P. Henson, Clifton Powell, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Tyson Beckford
17. Yeshua
180 min | History | Announced
The story of Yeshua and Yahweh. His hair like wool and skin like brass begins to preach a new Gospel..
Directors: Stanley V. Henson Jr., Elijah Chakam
18. Rise Above the Silver and Gold (2009 Video)
120 min | Drama
A story about the temptations of fame and fortune in the music business.
Director: Stanley V. Henson Jr. | Stars: Traci Adkins, Willie Blount, Tony Brown, Jamal Harrison Bryant
Votes: 6
19. Naptown
140 min | Drama | Pre-production
A group of young African American, Jewish and Irish children take us on a journey of what life was like in Annapolis, Maryland during the 60's and 70's. The Motown sound was hot, Ed Sullivan was the MTV or that era and you could fight and live to see another day. Desegregation, the Orioles, Colts, project housing and Oprah and Jerry Turner. Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy, crabs and fresh ... See full summary »
Director: Stanley V. Henson Jr. | Stars: Stanley V. Henson Jr., Sid Burston, Chrishera Gilliam, Chariyah Gilliam
20. Caesera's Demons
160 min | Documentary | Pre-production
A group of witches and warlocks worship a false image of God in a man named Caesare Borgia. They claim him as God and deceive the entire world with false images as they steal, murder, rape, persecute and spread hatred nearly every outside person of the human race and culture on earth.
Director: Stanley V. Henson Jr. | Stars: Stanley V. Henson Jr., Sid Burston
21. Take Me to the Go Go
Drama | Pre-production
The story of Maxx Kidd, Peter Dean, Chuck Brown and Miss Annie Mack's pioneering efforts of the Washington, D.C. Go-Go sound and the sacrifice and struggle that they endured for the sound of The DMV area.
Director: Stanley V. Henson Jr. | Stars: Tony Andre Mack, Ernest Blair, Ronald Moten, Jasmine Ball
22. National Cinematic Artist Presents: The Founders of Black Hollywood (2011 Video)
112 min | Drama
A collection of historical African American films, produced and directed by the founders of black Hollywood. "Go Down Death" 53:55 "The Blood of Jesus" 56:44
Star: Spencer Williams