Gina Prince-Bythewood
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
The remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a ferocity unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, it follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and prepares them for battle against an enemy determined to obliterate their way of life.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
The remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a ferocity unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, it follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and prepares them for battle against an enemy determined to obliterate their way of life.
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The pressures of fame have put superstar singer Noni on the edge, until she meets Kaz, a young cop who works to help her find the courage she needs to develop her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be. Nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture by the **Image Awards**. Winner of the Artistic Achievement Award and the Emerging Artist Award at the **Chicago International Film Festival**. Nominated for Best Achievement in Music...
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Lily Owens is a young girl who lives on the peach farm that her abusive father owns. Rosaleen is a black woman hired by Lily's father to be a stand in mother for Lilly. Rosaleen insults some of the biggest racists in their town. Lily and Rosaleen run away to a town Lily believes that her mother once lived in. They go to live with the three Boatwright sisters on their honey farm. She finds solace in their mesmerizing world of beekeeping.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The story of Noni, the music world's latest superstar. But not all is what it seems, and the pressures of fame have Noni on the edge - until she meets Kaz Nicol, a young cop and aspiring politician who's been assigned to her detail. Drawn to each other, Noni and Kaz fall fast and hard, despite the protests of those around them who urge them to put their career ambitions ahead of their romance.
Series
Criterion collection volume 1097
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
[Director-approved special edition].
Language
English
Description
A couple who have known each other since childhood and who taught each other how to play basketball, reach a crossroads in their relationship.
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Zora is an aspiring singer/songwriter who meets and falls in love with construction worker Franklin. They discover how difficult it is and how much they must sacrifice to still be there for eachother the morning after. They both learn that it takes a lot of strength to keep love alive.
9) Biker boyz
Pub. Date
[2003]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Description
"Smoke" Galloway is the leader of the Black Knights, an underground motorcycle club. Smoke, like most of his fellow Knights, is a successful white collar worker who can afford fancy leathers and top quality bikes who is willing take on anyone in a drag race, legal or no. Kid is a gifted young rider whose father was once Smoke's mechanic, who sets out to become the best biker he can in order to carry on his father's name and reputation.
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Description
"From the time they were kids, Monica and Quincy taught each other how to play, but their commitment to the sport now forces them to choose between each other and the game in Love and Basketball. In Above the Rim, an inner-city high school basketball star impresses a powerful gang leader, who promises him the good life ... a lure which may threaten his college career and entire future"--Container.
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