Jennifer Hudson
3) Dreamgirls
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Set on the 1960s, singers Effie, Lorrel, and Deena are discovered at a localtalent show by ambitious manager Curtis Taylor Jr. The trio knownas 'the Dreamettes' is soon offered the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of openingfor popular singer James 'Thunder' Early. Subsequently molded by Taylor and propelled into the spotlight as 'the Dreams', the girls quickly find their bid for the big time taking priority over personal friendship.
4) Chi-Raq
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Chi-Raq is a modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play 'Lysistrata' by Aristophanes. After the murder of a child by a stray bullet, a group of women led by Lysistrata organize against the on-going violence in Chicago's Southside creating a movement that challenges the nature of race, sex and violence in America and around the world.
Series
Publisher
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
An anthology film comprised of seven segments that are directed by female directors from different parts of the world and shot in Italy, India, Japan, and the U.S. Each segment is an inspirational and empowering story about women, by women, for everyone.
Publisher
RLJ Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Moving from a remote tribal village to the sprawling metropolis of Johannesburg, South Africa, a proud young Winnie ... soon found love with a rising political star, Nelson Mandela... When Nelson was imprisoned for protesting the brutal Apartheid government, Winnie worked tirelessly to win his freedom and to carry on his message of peace and equality. Her struggle to keep the Mandela dream alive was rewarded by years of persecution and imprisonment,...
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Lily Owens is a young girl who lives on the peach farm that her abusive father owns. Rosaleen is a black woman hired by Lily's father to be a stand-in mother for Lily. When Rosaleen and Lily walk into town they are approached by some white men. Rosaleen insults these racists by standing up for her rights. The angry men give her a beating and she ends up in the hospital. Lily's father rescues Lily but not Rosaleen so Lily talks Rosaleen into running...
9) Cats
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Oscar-winning director Tom Hooper transforms Andrew Lloyd Webber₂s record-shattering stage musical into a breakthrough cinematic event. The film reimagines the musical for a new generation with spectacular production design, state-of-the-art technology, and dance styles ranging from classical ballet to contemporary, hip-hop to jazz, street dance to tap. One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, it won seven Tony Awards,...
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
"One sweltering summer in New York City, 13-year-old Mister's hard-living mother is apprehended by the police, leaving him and nine-year-old Pete to survive on their own while dodging child protective services, the cops and the gangs of the Brooklyn projects. But through fearlessness of youth and sheer force of will, the two forge a bond strong enough to face down the world--and claim their place in it"--Container.
11) Sing
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A koala impresario stages a grand singing competition for the world's animals in order to save his elegant theater and bring it back to its former glory.
12) Respect
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, 'Respect' is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.
Publisher
Watertower Music
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Immerse yourself in the harmonious blend of raw emotion and musical brilliance. Boasting an ensemble cast like no other - Golden Globe nominee Fantasia's soulful melodies, Taraji P. Henson's emotive depth, Colman Domingo's captivating energy, Golden Globe nominee Danielle Brooks's powerful resonance, H.E.R.'s contemporary artistry, and Hallie Bailey's radiant vocals, and music from Grammy Award-winning songwriters of The Color Purple musical, Brenda...