vhs video: african american cinema - top sellers ...     vhs video:       Frederick Douglass: When The Lion Wrote History4 reviews Alfre Woodard Pbs Home Video, 1998 what an amazing life Frederick Douglass surely led one of the most amazing lives in American history, and I think this video does him justice. I just showed it to my freshman American history class, and I was pleased by how many relevant issues it brought up,while still being entertaining, with good music, cinematography, etc. Charles Dutton did a good job reading Douglass's words, also. I thought he was a ...             To Sir, with Love97 reviews Sidney Poitier, Christian Roberts RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video, 1967 Timeless Classic! TSWL has been a favourite of mine for many years. They picked a really great cast to make this film. Although made and set in 1960s London there are certain things that are still relevant to todays world; problem kids no teacher wants in his/her class, racial profiling & stereotyping. This film shows how one man (Poitier) made a difference in trying to tackle these problem at the time. My ...             The Speeches Collection: Martin Luther King, Jr.4 reviews Martin Luther King Mpi Home Video, 1994 good summary of civil rights era in addition to speeches I use this video in my Language and Culture class. It not only contains the full text of many of King's important speeches, including "I Have a Dream," but also contains original footage of many important events of the Civil Rights Movement. It is excellent for both history and rhetorical analysis. Most students are moved by the film and come away with new respect. Highly recommended.             Bebe's Kids25 reviews Faizon Love, Vanessa Bell Calloway Paramount, 1994 Bebes Kids Classic animation comedy with faison love doing Robin Harris voice. It has the itsy bitsy spider tv shows pilot. Made by the people who later made Proud Family.             Intruder in the Dust3 reviews David Brian, Claude Jarman Jr. MGM (Warner), 1998 Can justice be served or will there be a lynching? Based on a novel by William Faulkner, and filmed in 1949 in black and white, this is the story of an African American man wrongly accused of murder in a small Southern town. Actually filmed in Oxford, Mississippi, Faulkner's hometown, and using local residents as extras, there's a ring of authenticity about it. There's tension throughout, from the very beginning when the dignified Lucas ...             The Civil War - A Film by Ken Burns (Boxed Set)152 reviews Ken Burns Pbs Home Video, 1997 A true masterpiece, regardless of historical reservations! Regardless of historical reservations and allegations of bias from both North and South, I regard this work of Ken Burns as a true masterpiece. I bought my first set on VHS several years ago at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and played it through a dozen or more times. I went to the expense of having this set transferred to new tapes for my VHS player here in England. Having heard in 2002 that it was ...             Saturday Night Live - The Best of Eddie Murphy45 reviews Eddie Murphy, Clint Smith Vidmark / Trimark, 1999 Eddie At His Best ! This is Eddie Murphy before all of the family friendly movies which have seemed to define his career as of late. This is an edgy & extremeley funny Murphy. Here are some highlights: There is the Eddie as Jessie Jackson, clamoring for Jewish votes in a very not so politically correct sketch. There is Eddie as BuckWheat which, while funny, also has a serious undertone concerning the ...             Mandela & De Klerk7 reviews Sidney Poitier, Michael Caine Hallmark, 1999 Great Showing this Made for TV Movie truly Captures so many Elements within the South African Commnunity.MR.Mandala&Mr.Deklerk were Portrayed Very Strongly respectively by Sidney Poitier&Michael Caine.A Strong Performance.             Willie Dynamite23 reviews Roscoe Orman, Diana Sands Universal Studios, 2001 Willie... Ooooh .....Willie D..... I love this movie! I have watched it sooo many times its a shame! About a Pimp named Willie Dynamite, who got a new lady named Passion. Passion is new to the game and get's arrested soo many times its crazy. This movies shows how pimps used to be organized, and how Willie wasn't willing to confirm to the plan. When Passion got into some trouble and got her face cut, Willie decides that its time ...             Malcolm X (2pc)148 reviews Angela Bassett, O.L. Duke Warner Home Video, 1994 Man of Vision Struck Down 20th Century I was not an avid follower of this man, but some of his ideals should have been scrutinized for a better community amongst the people mainly African Americans. He was a man of integrity especially with family life. His followers were not as strong minded as he just as those in MLK's time. Those supposed followers reacted to certain aspects of their ideas I believe, just to announce that ...             A Raisin in the Sun50 reviews Diana Sands, Louis Gossett Jr. Columbia Pictures, 1997 An American Classic In Black And White "What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?" So begins what is perhaps Langston Hughes' most famous poem "A Dream Deferred" and ends with the line, "Or does it explode?" The writer Lorraine Hansberry lifted the quotation from Hughes' powerful poem for her equally powerful award-winning play that ultimately became the 1961 film starring Sidney Poitier, Claudia ...             In the Heat of the Night72 reviews Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger MGM (Video & DVD), 2001 In the heat of the night I was very satisfied with my purchase. It arrived earlier than expected and it was in Excellent condition.             Easy to Love2 reviews Esther Williams, Van Johnson MGM (Video & DVD), 1995 This film is "Easy to Love" This engaging film is certain to delight both Esther Williams' fans and classic film enthusiasts. The chemistry between Williams and Johnson is evident and they make a captivating team. Get ready to enjoy the best of water dance and sport in this colorful and enjoyable vacation in the beautiful Florida coast, away from everyday life, and splashed into the technicolor world of MGM thrills.             Eyes on the Prize - Ain't Scared of Your Jails (1960-1961)1 review James Farmer, Martin Luther King Pbs Home Video, 1992 Outstanding Video I have shown this video several times in my Sociology class and the students are amazed at the content. Many students were not born or even a twinkle in their parents' eye in the 1960's; and this is a huge wawkening for them. I wish this video could be obtained in DVD, it is a keeper.             Miss Evers Boys19 reviews Alfre Woodard, Laurence Fishburne Hbo Home Video, 1998 Every race responds to disease in the same manner Unfortunately, the "Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphillis in the Negro Male", which began in 1932 in Alabama, is strong proof that clinical studies were not created equal. In this experiment, poor African American males were not treated for syphillis and not told of their true condition. When penicillin became available as a treatment, the subjects were not afforded the option of getting the ...             Baps37 reviews Halle Berry, Martin Landau New Line Home Video, 1998 BAPS orderd through Amazon Came in excellent condition as promoted on the website. Also arrived well within the specified time. Would not hesitate to purchase another DVD thru Amazon. BAPS is a very funny, sweet DVD about friendship and dreams. All the actors do a wonderful job and Halle Berry is hilarious.             Midnight Ramble - The Story of the Black Film Industry2 reviews James Avery, Toni Cade Bambara Shanachie Video, 1995 Historic Documentary Midnight Ramble is a great documentary that goes along with the other documentary, That's Black Entertainment, to display and discuss our story in this country of our contributions to cinema. A very worthy purchase to add to your library.             I'm Gonna Git You Sucka42 reviews Jim Brown, Bernie Casey MGM (Video & DVD), 2001 Let's get that sucka! Back when spoof movies were actually funny, there was this clever spoof of blaxploitation movies called Im Gonna Git You Sucka. At the time the Wayans brothers were starting to emerge on the scene and this movie was their best work(Dont Be A Menace comes in second). The whole movie was Jack(played by Keenan Ivory Wayans)returns home from the service to find out that his brother passed on. He ...             Don't Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood152 reviews Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans Miramax, 1997 Great movie!!! This is a great comedy and I would recommended it to anyone who likes to have a good laugh.             Mississippi Masala32 reviews Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment, 1996 The best American movie on Interracial Romance period After writing my review on 'Something New, people are going to assume I hate IR unions when that simply is not the case, I like a great film that explores more than just the surface on IR unions. The producers, female actors, and director of "Something New" were so arrogant promting the movie like their movie was going to change the paradigm of IR amongst Black Women. 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