With Get Lifted Film Company (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)
1. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
PG | 122 min | Family, Fantasy, Musical
An imaginary world comes to life in a holiday tale of an eccentric toymaker, his adventurous granddaughter, and a magical invention that has the power to change their lives forever.
Director: David E. Talbert | Stars: Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, Hugh Bonneville, Anika Noni Rose
Votes: 6,490
2. Underground (2016–2017)
43 min | Adventure, Drama, History
With the country on the brink of Civil War, the struggle for freedom is more dangerous than ever. Underground follows the story of American heroes and their moving journey to freedom.
Stars: Jurnee Smollett, Aldis Hodge, Jessica De Gouw, Alano Miller
Votes: 4,680
3. All Rise (2018)
R | 98 min | Drama
"Monster" is what the prosecutor calls 17 year old honors student Steve Harmon. He is being charged with felony murder. But is Steve really a monster? Adapted from the best-selling novel of the same name by Walter Dean Myers.
Director: Anthony Mandler | Stars: John David Washington, Jennifer Ehle, Jeffrey Wright, Tim Blake Nelson
Votes: 109
4. Southside with You (2016)
PG-13 | 84 min | Biography, Drama, History
Chronicles the 1989 summer afternoon when the future President of the United States, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady, Michelle Obama, on a first date across Chicago's South Side.
Director: Richard Tanne | Stars: Tika Sumpter, Parker Sawyers, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Phillip Edward Van Lear
Votes: 7,506 | Gross: $6.30M
5. Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children (2020)
Documentary, Crime
A never-before-seen look at the killings of at least 30 African-American children and young adults that occurred over a two-year period in the Georgia capital.
Stars: Tony Axam, Jeremy Bullock, Monica Kaufman Pearson, Jim Procopio
Votes: 718
6. Rhythm + Flow (2019– )
Music, Reality-TV
Global superstars Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and T.I. search for the next breakout hip-hop star.
Stars: 2'Live Bre, Troy Curry, Daniel Farris, Ivie Ani
Votes: 1,254
7. Giving Voice (2020)
PG-13 | 87 min | Documentary
This film follows the annual August Wilson Monologue competition and the thousands of high schoolers who enter the competition for the opportunity to perform on Broadway.
Directors: James D. Stern, Fernando Villena | Stars: Viola Davis, Aaron Guy, Callie Holley, Freedom Martin
Votes: 9
8. Sherman's Showcase (2019– )
Comedy, Music
Like a sort of companion to Documentary Now, Sherman's Showcase is a comedy chronicling the history of a fictional, popular variety show.
Stars: Bashir Salahuddin, Devere Rogers, Nefetari Spencer, Tiffany Daniels
Votes: 212
9. 40 Years a Prisoner (2020)
110 min | Documentary, Crime
Philadelphia native Tommy Oliver follows the efforts of Mike Africa Jr. to exonerate his parents, both incarcerated members of the revolutionary group MOVE.
Director: Tommy Oliver | Stars: Mike Africa Jr., Delbert Africa, Janine Africa, Ramona Africa
Votes: 14
10. Crow: The Legend (2018)
18 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The carefree forest animals imagine spring will last forever. However, winter comes and the animals soon realize that their lives are in danger. What they need is a hero; what they need is Crow: The Legend.
Director: Eric Darnell | Stars: John Legend, Constance Wu, Liza Koshy, Tye Sheridan
Votes: 181
11. The House I Live In (2012)
108 min | Documentary
From the dealer to the narcotics officer, the inmate to the federal judge, a penetrating look inside America's criminal justice system, revealing the profound human rights implications of U.S. drug policy.
Director: Eugene Jarecki | Stars: Eugene Jarecki, David Simon, Shanequa Benitez, William Julius Wilson
Votes: 5,154 | Gross: $0.21M
12. Breaking Through (2015)
101 min | Drama, Music
When Casey, a dancer who is discovered on YouTube, gets thrust into the modern world of internet celebrity and culture, she must find a way to balance her true identity with her online persona, or risk losing everything she cares about.
Director: John Swetnam | Stars: Anitta, Sophia Aguiar, Larry Bourgeois, Laurent Bourgeois
Votes: 358
13. Neal Brennan: 3 Mics (2017 TV Special)
65 min | Comedy
Neal Brennan is taking multitasking to a whole new level in this stand up special, which features the comedian switching between three different microphones symbolizing three different styles of comedy.
Director: Neal Brennan | Star: Neal Brennan
Votes: 2,724
14. A Crime on the Bayou
Documentary | Filming
A Black teenager bravely challenges the most powerful white supremacist in 1960s Louisiana with the help of a young Jewish attorney. Systemic racism meets its match in decisive courtroom ... See full summary »
Director: Nancy Buirski | Stars: Gary Duncan, Richard Sobol, Lolis Eric Elie, Robert A. Collins
15. United Skates (2018)
89 min | Documentary
When America's last standing roller rinks are threatened with closure, a community of thousands battle in a racially charged environment to save an underground subculture--one that has ... See full summary »
Directors: Tina Brown, Dyana Winkler | Stars: Salt-N-Pepa, Reggie Brown, Coolio, Vin Rock
Votes: 467
16. The Black Count
Biography, Drama | Announced
The story of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, the first black soldier to become a brigadier general in the French military.
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga
17. Southern Rites (2015)
87 min | Documentary
One year after the town merges its segregated proms, photographer Gillian Laub documents a divisive murder case in a small Georgia town.
Director: Gillian Laub
Votes: 419
18. Sing It On (2015– )
60 min | Reality-TV
Follows the real life stories, high stakes and personal triumphs of the country's top competitive collegiate a cappella teams as they battle it out to win the ICCA Finals.
Stars: Samantha Creighton, David Hannon, Brad Hegarty, Joshua Singer
Votes: 158
19. With Drawn Arms (2020)
84 min | Documentary
Filmmaker Glenn Kaino partners with Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith as he looks back 50 years to the moment that helped define a movement and changed the course of his life forever.
Directors: Glenn Kaino, Afshin Shahidi | Stars: Jemele Hill, Glenn Kaino, John Lewis, Brent Musburger
Votes: 12
20. Untitled Le Brio Remake
Drama | Announced
A young, underprivileged woman forms a relationship with a brilliant professor.
Star: Letitia Wright
21. Can You Dig This (2015)
80 min | Documentary, Drama, Family
Can You Dig This explores the urban gardening revolution currently taking place in South Central Los Angeles, one of the largest food deserts in the country. We follow the inspirational ... See full summary »
Director: Delila Vallot | Star: Ron Finley
Votes: 52
22. The Infamous (2016 TV Movie)
Director: Anthony Hemingway | Stars: Bokeem Woodbine, Jahmil French, Algee Smith, Emily Rios
23. Ordinary People
80 min | Documentary | Post-production
This film explores the systemic problem of Mass Incarceration in America through the stories of ordinary people and those fighting to change it.
24. John Legend: Surefire (2017 Video)
4 min | Short, Music
Official music video for "Surefire" by John Legend.
Director: Colen C. Wiley | Stars: John Legend, Yasmine Al-Bustami, Johnny Ortiz, Fahim Fazli
Votes: 6
25. John Legend and Family: Bigger Love Father's Day (2020 TV Special)
Comedy
Director: Bille Woodruff | Stars: Taran Killam, John Legend, Hailey Nicole Ralston, Chrissy Teigen
Votes: 6
26. Paper Gods
Announced
The struggles and battles professionally and personally for Atlanta Mayor Victoria Dobb.
Star: Nia Long
27. Unitled Sandra Bullock/Amazon Studios Project
Comedy, Drama | Announced
A young woman sets out in search of love, community, and her own identity in the American deep south during the 1980s.
28. Untitled Music Manager
Comedy | Announced
A single-camera comedy that takes place in the world of high-profile music managers.
29. Blacktop Wasteland
Drama | Announced
Follows Beauregard "Bug" Montage, a hardworking family man in the American South, who happens to be a most skilled driver for people up to no good.
30. Lean on Me
Drama | Announced
A high school principal in Akron, Ohio applies an unorthodox approach to disciplining her students. Television adaptation of the 1989 film 'Lean on Me'.
33. The Long Way Down
Drama | Announced
A young man on an elevator contemplates seeking revenge against the man who killed his brother.
34. Signing Day (III)
Drama | Announced
An extremely driven sports agent trying desperately to sign a young, coveted basketball star as her client. In her desperation and determination, she considers resorting to illegal and unethical means to book the client.
35. Air (V)
Drama | Announced
A teenager grieving over the death of his mother finds a new group of friends to hang out with after moving to live with his aunt in Baltimore.
Director: Elgin James
36. Her (X)
Documentary | Announced
HER is a feature-length documentary about female performers in the music industry, spanning the 1970s to the current day.
Director: Geeta Gandbhir
37. Blackbird (IX)
Drama | Announced
Chronicles life during the "Black Wall Street" era of early 1900's Tulsa, Oklahoma.
38. Famewhore
Comedy | Announced
It's about our national obsession with being seen, validated, and adored by strangers, illustrated by a backup singer's determined quest.
40. Live with John Legend (2012 TV Special)
60 min | Talk-Show
Director: Jesse Dylan | Star: John Legend
41. Down Lo
Drama | Announced
Down Lo is set in South Beach, the edgy ensemble drama explores the intersection of three worlds the party town's popular music scene and sports and fashion circles. It deals with fame and ... See full summary »
42. Love at First Song
Announced
The hybrid music/dating competition series creates couples through emotional performances in which single singers "virtually" rehearse a romantic duet, then reveal themselves and their potential chemistry during performance.
43.
Sherman's Showcase (2019– )
Episode:
Meet Sherman
(2019)
21 min | Comedy, Music
Meet Sherman introduces Sherman McDaniels, host of Sherman's Showcase. John Legend walks us through a history of The Showcase - from Sherman's parentage, to the origin of the show, with ... See full summary »
Director: Matt Piedmont | Stars: Bashir Salahuddin, Diallo Riddle, Tiffany Haddish, John Legend
Votes: 22
44.
Sherman's Showcase (2019– )
Episode:
Behind the Charade
(2019)
21 min | Comedy, Music
Host Morris Day, documents the rise, fall and rise of iconic pop star, Charade, from his discovery on Sherman's Showcase through his historic 2007 comeback.
Director: Matt Piedmont | Stars: Bashir Salahuddin, Diallo Riddle, Joe Brown, John Legend
Votes: 5
45.
Sherman's Showcase (2019– )
Episode:
The Ladies of Showcase
(2019)
21 min | Comedy, Music
Host Mary J. Blige introduces just some of the female artists who used Sherman's Showcase as a launchpad for their careers. Performances include an unusual rap battle, a black girl magic act, and a performance by Mary herself.
Director: Matt Piedmont | Stars: Bashir Salahuddin, Diallo Riddle, Bresha Webb, Tsola Akuya
Votes: 7
46.
Sherman's Showcase (2019– )
Episode:
White Music
(2019)
21 min | Comedy, Music
An aging punk singer explores the many different white artists who have performed on "Sherman's Showcase." Sherman used his show as a platform to try and bridge the racial gap. Sometimes it worked. Sometimes it was awkward.
Director: Matt Piedmont | Stars: Bashir Salahuddin, Tsola Akuya, Amanda Bartolomeo, Natasha Bedingfield
47.
Sherman's Showcase (2019– )
Episode:
July 8, 1995
(2019)
21 min | Comedy, Music
A very '90s episode of "Sherman's Showcase from July 8, 1995. Sherman's producer called it "the single best episode in the history of the show." Performers include Big Freddy Payne, a go-go... See full summary »
Director: Matt Piedmont | Stars: Bashir Salahuddin, Andrew Bachelor, Colleen Camp, Rob Haze
Votes: 5
48.
Sherman's Showcase (2019– )
Episode:
Ray J's Showcase
(2019)
21 min | Comedy, Music
In the season finale, Sherman is shocked to find himself in a world turned upside down, where Ray J is the host of his Showcase. Sherman races to uncover what triggered this alternate ... See full summary »
Director: Matt Piedmont | Stars: Bashir Salahuddin, Tsola Akuya, Aleksei Archer, Amanda Bartolomeo
49.
Sherman's Showcase (2019– )
Episode:
Enemies
(2019)
22 min | Comedy, Music
Sherman reflects on his many haters over the decades as we dig into the rivalries and feuds of The Showcase. Turns out, genuine friendship is a rare commodity in showbiz, especially if you're talking about frenemies John Legend and Common.
Director: Matt Piedmont | Stars: Bashir Salahuddin, Tsola Akuya, Amanda Bartolomeo, Keith Bernard
Votes: 5
50.
Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children (2020)
Episode:
Part 1
(2020)
56 min | Documentary, Crime
Series premiere. Known as "The City Too Busy to Hate," in the 1970s Atlanta is on the rise, fueled by excitement over the election of the city's first black mayor. Below the surface, ... See full summary »
Directors: Maro Chermayeff, Sam Pollard | Stars: Danny Agan, Dorothy Allison, Tony Axam, Camille Bell
Votes: 72