Keyword: african american

James Brown: Mr. Dynamite - The Rise of James Brown

7.4

2014

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A look at the music career of musician James Brown beginning with his first hit song, Please, Please, Please, in 1956.

Finding the Funk

7.6

2013

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Finding the Funk is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. Starting with Funks roots in Jazz and the James Brown bands of the 60s we travel to the Bay Area to celebrate Sly \u0026amp; the Family Stone, then to Dayton the birthplace of so many of Funks originators, then onto Detroit where from the ashes of Motown, P-Funks Mothership arose, and then to LA where a new crop of musicians are creating their own Funk history. On our journey into Funk, we talk to legends Sly Stone, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Nona Hendryx, Maceo Parker, Bernie Worrell, and Steve Arrington and their descendants Mike D, DAngelo, Sheila E, Shock G and Sades Stuart Matthewman. Narrated by Ahmir Questlove Thompson of the Roots.

Michelle Obama: Life After the White House

2.4

2020

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In the history of the United States there has never been a more empowering, intelligent or charismatic First Lady as Michelle Obama. From humble beginnings on the south side of Chicago all the way to the White House.

Little White Lie

7.2

2014

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A film about denial, race, family secrets and a search for identity.

Lord Help Us

3.8

2007

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Comedy about faith and family directed by Shavar Ross. When a recently widowed Baptist preacher (Bill Toliver) loses the respect of his congregation over rumors of his impending marriage to a woman 45 years younger, best friends hatch a plan to help him regain his flock.

Night School

7.2

2016

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A documentary about three students determined to graduate from their high school in Indianapolis, despite the fact that the institution has one of the lowest graduation rates in the country.