Mike Epps
Author
Language
English
Description
From Naptown to Tinseltown—legendary stand-up comedian and actor Mike Epps finally tells all in this outrageous, hilarious, no-holds-barred memoir.
Before starring in Def Comedy Jam and Showtime at the Apollo—before the sold-out comedy shows, Uncle Buck, and becoming his hero Richard Pryor in a biopic—there was Indianapolis. And not the good part. Mike Epps is one of America’s favorite and
...Author
Language
English
Description
Comedian and film star Mike Epps (THE HANGOVER) takes center stage as the host of the newest installment in Shaquille O'Neal's ALL STAR COMEDY JAM franchise. Epps called on some of stand-up comedy's freshest talent to help him bring down the house; Lil' Rel, Henry Welch, Deon Cole and DeRay Davis. This hilarious lineup delivers nonstop laughs in this high-energy night of comedy. ALL STAR COMEDY JAM - LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS was filmed in front of a live...
Author
Language
English
Description
MIKE EPPS brings the laughs to L.A. LIVE as he hosts his brand new comedy special MIKE EPPS PRESENTS: LIVE FROM CLUB NOKIA. The host of the evening, MIKE EPPS, delivers non-stop laughs along with his hand-picked crew of comedy misfits, HENRY WELCH, VANESSA FRACTION, GARY OWEN, ROBERT STAPLETON, SCROUNCHO, KENNY HOWELL and G-THANG. Non-stop laughter ensues as they attack everything from relationships to outrageous current events. Filmed in front of...
5) Next Friday
Author
Publisher
New Line Home Video
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
The suburbs make the 'hood look good, as Craig stays with an uncle to escape a vengeful Debo.
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Brianna Jackson is a sixteen-year-old gifted rapper who attempts to take the battle rap scene by storm to lift her family and do right by the legacy of her father a local hip-hop legend whose career was cut short by gang violence. But when her first hit song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, she finds herself torn between the authenticity that got her this far and the false persona that the industry wants to impose upon her.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Jimmie Fails dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind.
10) Sneakerheadz
Publisher
Gravitas
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
An in-depth look into the exploding subculture of sneaker collecting and the widespread influence it has had on popular culture around the world. Official Selection at the **SXSW Film Festival**. *"It's the really well-structured, tongue-in-cheek American history as told by brilliant knuckleheads that makes this one a must-see." - Anne Harris, **Austin Chronicle***
11) Bessie
Author
Publisher
HBO Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Focuses on Bessie Smith's transformation from a struggling young singer into 'The Empress of the Blues', who became one of the most successful recording artists of the 1920s and is an enduring icon today.
Publisher
Vivendi Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Soul men : Estranged soul singers Louis and Floyd sets off on a cross country journey to perform a tribute concert at the legendary Apollo Theater in New York's Harlem, settling their 25 year old grudge along the way.
Janky promoters : A pair of shady promoters take a chance and try to book a superstar rapper, which leads to trouble.
Who's you caddy? : A rap mogul from Atlanta tries to join a conservative country club, and runs into fierce opposition...
13) Talk to me
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
The story of Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene, an ex-con who became a popular talk show host and community activist in the 1960s.
14) Sparkle
Author
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
In the 1960s, Sparkle and her two sisters form a singing group and dream of becoming stars beyond the affluent Detroit suburb where they come from.
15) Acts of violence
Publisher
Lions Gate Entertainment
Pub. Date
©2018.
Language
English
Description
When his fiance is kidnapped by human traffickers, Roman and his ex-military brothers rush to save her before it's too late. Along the way, they team up with Detective Avery, a cop who's been investigating the local trafficking syndicate and fighting the corrupt bureaucracy that has been protecting it.
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
©2003.
Language
English
Description
Craig and Day-Day have finally gotten jobs as mall security guards and have moved into their own crib. When a fake Santa robs their rundown apartment on Christmas Eve, the two embark on an adventure to track down the bandit and retrieve their stolen loot.
19) Madame Web
Author
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
After a near-fatal accident in the line of duty, Cassandra Webb -- a New York City paramedic -- starts to show signs of clairvoyance. Through her visions and a journey of self-discovery, she is forced to confront revelations about her past and how it is connected to a specific spider, and learns she must protect three young women from a mysterious adversary who wants them dead.
20) Nina
Author
Language
English
Description
She was one of the century's most extraordinary talents, a 15-time Grammy nominee and Grammy Hall of Fame Recipient; her mesmerizing songs and passionate politics combined to make her the unforgettable Nina Simone (Zoe Saldana). But fame and fortune came with a price, and her later years were riddled with depression, alcohol abuse and isolation. Rediscovering the meaning of her life and work took courage, strength and one true friend: Clifton Henderson...
