Partial Film Listing and Synopsis

 

SMOKESCREEN -- Alex and Brooklyn appear to have it all, a great family life, great friends and great communication. And then the cab drivershows up. What appears to be so great turns out to only be a "SMOKESCREEN".

Lifted -- Deena Justice has dreams of becoming one of the greatest dancers who ever lived, but she's a single mom and hasn't had a gig in years. When she fails the biggest audition of her life, she finds herself trapped in a subway station after abandoning her child. Will she get out ? And who trapped her ?

Vista View -- A "loveless" love-triangle comes to a head in a Hollywood apartment building.

Love...And Other 4 Letter Words -- This warm hearted romantic comedy tells the story of Stormy La Rue, a Chicago TV talk show host and "Oprah Wannabe." The only thing she loves as much as her pursuit of television greatness is her grandmother, who raised her in the "deep south." Stormy would do anything to please her "Nana," even if it means lying to her on her deathbed! Stormy tries to pull of the biggest show of her life...by faking her own wedding!

This film stars Tangi Miller , Essence Atkins , Flex Alexander,Aloma Wright and Tasha Smith

A Good Man is Hard to Find -- Amidst claims that the African-American family unit is slowly deteriorating, filmmaker Leslie Small sets out to explore how the role of black women in the family has evolved as the population of black males continues to diminish. Inspired by the musical stage play of the same name, Small's film follows three women as they battle temptation and contend with their personal demons while waging a valiant battle to maintain happy, healthy relationships.

Starring:Golden Brooks , Darrin Dewitt Henson , Melissa DeSousa , Deborah Cox

I Used To Love Her -- A dramedy that contains faith-based elements against a hip hop, hard-core street backdrop mixed with a little neo-soul. Turner plays Simee Smith, a pop singer who has lost her morals in the music industry. When fed up with what her life has turned into in Hollywood, Ca, she heads back to her hometown Chicago . While restoring her self worth and respect, Simee falls in love with a man by the name of Ramadan (played by Roberson) who is in strong contrast to her type, but much needed for her growth as a new woman. Life gets better and better, but you cannot run from your past forever. Everything comes to light. Now will her history ruin her future?

I Approve This Message -- What happens when filmmaker Joanna Kohler teams up with Christopher " Shakademic" Johnson to hit the streets and ask Minnesotans about Presidential Elections? Between Downtown Minneapolis, the collapsed 35W Bridge and The Green Way, politics get personal.

SOMETHING IS KILLING TATE -- Days before his birthday and weeks before his wedding, Tate Bradley, a twenty-five year old, African-American man attempts to commit suicide. He survives the ordeal, but from his actions, it is obvious that "Something is Killing Tate." The question is: "What?" Tate attempts to isolate himself to his apartment - hiding from the world. To his dismay, one by one the significant players in his troubled life come to check on him. With each visit, more is revealed about how each family member, friend, and enemy played a role in Tate's attempted suicide - forcing Tate to face his demons.

LOW -- Alex's betrayal by her lover causes her to seek revenge on all men.
Miles is a loving husband struggling to keep his family together.
Their worlds collide in a night of passion that could ruin everything.
In the essence of "Crash", this film shows how one selfish and
irresponsible act can impact an entire group.

Rising Son - The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi -- For stylish airs, no one came close to Christian Hosoi. At his peak in the mid-80s he was the "rock star" of skating, pulling down astronomical money. Innovating crazy vertical maneuvers like the "Christ Air," Christian knew how to stoke an audience. Then it all came crashing down when Hosoi plowed into a self-destructive binge, getting hooked on crystal meth and hitting rock bottom with a prison sentence for drug smuggling. Completely annihilated, Christian turned to the Bible for answers and found new strength, getting released from prison in 2004 and at 37 launching into skateboarding once again. With lots of action footage and a slammin' soundtrack, this gritty, inspiring film goes deep inside the world of skateboarding as seen through the incredible highs and lows of this legend's life, revealed through never-before-release home movies and interviews with Christian's family and friends, including top skaters Tony Hawk, Jason Lee, Lance Mountain, Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Mark Rogowski

Raising Tennis Aces -- The WIlliams Story:Follow tennis-playing sister act Venus and Serina Wiliams as they rise from humble beginnings to take the courts of Wimbledon by storm in this inspirational story of that tracks their success from the streets of Compton to the cover of Sports Illustrated. Coached by their father, this hardworking duo went pro at the tender age of fourteen and was soon making sports headlines around the world. This is the story of Venus and Serina as told by the people who know them best.

Truth Hall -- College friends reunite for their best friends' wedding, only to discover that the lies of their past are about to collide with the truths of their present.

Jepardee -- What do you get when you cross self-serving game show host Alex Getback (Chris Spencer - Two Can Play That Game, The Jamie Foxx Show) with Tyrone (Rodney Perry – Johnson Family Vacation) a grammatically challenged homeboy who only wants to win a few dollars so he can “turn his life around”, with Keisha (Niecy Nash – Guess Who, Reno 911!) a sister who’s on the show by very questionable means, with John (Gary Anthony Williams – Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle, Soul Plane) a George W. Bush loving, French conservative on a very urban and contemporary knock-off of America’s second favorite game show – Jeopardy! Ummm, it’s called Jepardee! Sit back, answer a question or two and laugh as these three contestants go at it head to head guessing your favorite questions about celebrities, hot sauce and old household appliances. If you like Jeopardy! And you love (Dave) Chappelle's Show, and then maybe - just maybe you'll dig Jepardee! Now what the question is?!?

I Promise Africa -- This short tellls the story of a filmmaker's promise to Orphaned HIV Positive children in Africa.

My Nappy Roots -- A Short documentary that examines the history and culture of African American Hair-itage. This award-winning film has inspired thousands of people across America from the new York Magazine, Sophisicates, Black Hair and Sally's to name a few.

The City is Mine -- This film reveals the underbellyof greed and seduction with its violent aftermath in the urban enviroment. It givess a bird's eye account of ohow culpable the characters are as defined by flaws and criminal actions. The raw nerve of the city's divisions and vices are exposed in this Explosive adaption of visionary filmmaker Patrick Pierre.