Khandi Alexander

A young street hustler attempts to escape the rigors and temptations of the ghetto in a quest for a better life.

Dir. Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes · With Tyrin Turner, Larenz Tate, Glenn Plummer

Singer Tina Turner rises to stardom while mustering the courage to break free from her abusive husband Ike.

Dir. Brian Gibson · With Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, Vanessa Bell Calloway

Tremé takes its name from a neighborhood of New Orleans and portrays life in the aftermath of the 2005 hurricane. Beginning three months after Hurricane Katrina, the residents of New Orleans, including musicians, chefs, Mardi Gras Indians, and other New Orleanians struggle to rebuild their lives, their homes and their unique culture.

Dir. David Simon, Eric Overmyer · With Khandi Alexander, Rob Brown, Chris Coy

Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss. Unable to get to Oakland to attend a convention because of her broken-down car, Justice gets a lift with her friend, Iesha, and Iesha's postal worker boyfriend, Chicago. Along for the ride is Chicago's co-worker, Lucky, to whom Justice grows close after some initial problems. But is she ready to open her heart again?

Dir. John Singleton · With Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King

A Los Angeles police detective tracks a fugitive who heads for the desert with a deputy sheriff as hostage.

Dir. Vic Armstrong · With Dolph Lundgren, Kristian Alfonso, George Segal

A "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't appear to know as much about rap music as they claim... but a lack of musical ability in an artist never hurts sales, does it? You've just got to play the part of a rap star...

Dir. Tamra Davis · With Chris Rock, Allen Payne, Deezer D

The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

Dir. Dee Rees · With Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, Mike Epps

Set during the Rodney King riots, a robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.

Dir. Ron Shelton · With Kurt Russell, Scott Speedman, Michael Michele

In an oppressive future, a 'fireman' whose duty is to destroy all books begins to question his task.

Dir. Ramin Bahrani · With Michael B. Jordan, Michael Shannon, Sofia Boutella