Urban Entertainment
Comedian, actor, and producer Chris Rock boasts critical acclaim and global stardom. We take an intimate look into the life of one of the world's greatest entertainers as fans agree Everyone Loves Chris Rock.
Despite humble beginnings, Tyler Perry established a successful career as a writer, director, and producer for stage, television and film. Perry's acclaimed work has lead to international stardom making him Hollywood's highest paid man.
Fans who forever love Will Smith are reassured they will always be entertained. Follow the journey of this fascinating actor, producer, husband, father, who has the WILL to win.
Almost six decades later Eddie Murphy remains loved by fans for his infectious smile and goofy laugh. Learn about many challenges Eddie is faced with along his way to stardom as Eddie continues to make his fans Laugh 'Til it Hurts.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama's story has just begun. The Obamas have remained quite busy with their new life of activism which includes their issue-oriented production company, Higher Ground, which won an Oscar for Best Documentary in 2020. Mrs. Obama's autobiography, Becoming, has become the best-selling memoir of all time and even won a Grammy following the publication of her book. Get lost in the incredible journey of this modern-day First Lady's story in the making.
Led by her own curiosity, a naive, young woman stumbles into an old, abandoned studio, and finds that inquisitiveness can lead into some dangerous situations.
Experience the powerful story of former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama's journey from the working-class South Side of Chicago to the White House. She is a modern American icon who shares her inspiring message of promoting education, advocating for children, and supporting military families. Mrs. Obama continues to demonstrate compassion, vitality, and optimism of unifying people from all walks and is in constant Forward Motion.
Driven by the struggles of poverty in his community, a teenager follows in the footsteps of his father to make ends meet and learns a lesson through the consequences of his actions.
School is out and summer temptation distances a father and his rebellious teenage daughter until they discover the value of family and love.
On the verge of finishing her law degree, hardworking Sam (Khadijjah Mote) is conned into a chase to the Canadian border. Her odyssey goes viral after her spoiled competitor Tarquin (Delon de Metz) offers up a bounty for her captured notebook. Using the same modes of transportation runaway slaves would have had during the underground railroad time period she must separate ally from adversary as she and her waggish accomplice (writer/director Tom Fox Davies) trek closer to their goal.
Believe: The Barack Obama Story is an intimate portrait of the life of Barack Obama that details his early life in Hawaii as well as his meteoric rise in politics culminating with his historic victory in the 2008 Presidential election.
When the star player for the Angel's Soccer Team is injured Coach Carter decides to play the water girl, McKenzie Adams. After embarrassing herself in front of the entire school, her luck changes when she meets an Angel that grants her 3 wishes. Unable to keep it a secret, she takes her little Brother Josh and their dog Zeus on a whirlwind of fun and adventure. Their excitement proves short-lived when McKenzie's luck runs out and she has to figure things out on her own. In this coming of age family movie, McKenzie, Josh, and their dog Zeus find that miracles really do happen everyday, because they happen whenever we help someone in need. ANGEL'S WINGS is sure to uplift, inspire, and show the value of believing in yourself... and angels!
Ten years after robbing a Bank of America, filmmaker Darius Monroe returns home to examine how his actions affected the lives of family, friends... and victims.
The mighty Mississippi River bleeds muddy water into an alluvial plain, what is known as The Mississippi Delta. Thousands of slaves were brought in from West Africa to the Mississippi Delta. Their task was to clear the forest with hand saws and axes, build the levees, then till and plant cotton in the newly uncovered earth. It was a place of total isolation from the outside world, known as Plantations. The music helped them endure and flowed like no other place on Earth.
This film highlights the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King and the popular movement that led to the passage of congressional legislation to create a national holiday in his honor.The one hour film, co-hosted by actors LeVar Burton and Marla Gibbs, features exclusive interviews with Coretta King and Stevie Wonder. The Program discusses the King Holiday legislation that was introduced in Congress days after Dr. King was assassinated and took fifteen years to become law in 1983. The program features the inspiring and historic speeches of Dr. King and live performance on the National Mall of Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday".
James Brown: The Man, The Music & The Message is an inspiring program focusing on the remarkable life story of James Brown and how he influenced the world through his music and civic accomplishments. The film specifically explores James Brown's transition from an at-risk youth who faces life's difficult circumstances and challenges to a cultural icon. It also features private interviews and appearances from various entertainment celebrities including Michael Jackson. This entertainment special will send a positive message to the nation by paying homage to the man, the music, and the message of James Brown.
This series follows twenty-two-year-old Marcus King who, with the help of his two closest friends, navigates through life after college and the ups and downs that come along with it.
Bruce sits down with Prescott Smith of the Bahamas to discuss misappropriations of resources.
An inside look at the home school journey of four fourteen/fifteen year old high school graduates.
BLK Cinema Network has a broad library of content from established and on the rise Black filmmakers, directors, and producers from around the World. Every title on BCN tells a story from the Black experience and point of view from all over the World.