BLACK BOYS illuminates the full humanity of Black men and boys in America. An intimate, inter-generational exploration, Black Boys strives for insight to black identity and opportunity at the nexus of sports, education, and criminal justice. Speaking with an array of figures - ranging from educators, athletes, journalists, activists, parents, and youth - the documentary explores the body, mind, voice, and heart of Black boys and the double edged sword...

This film focuses on how a group of African American pioneers became respected masters in a subculture dominated by Chinese and white men.

The luminaries of contemporary African American letters - poets, novelists, critics and actors - gathered in October, 2012 to pay tribute to Toni Morrison, read from her writings and share what it has meant to their lives and work.

One of the most controversial novels of its day, Richard Wright's Native Son (first published in 1940) exposed the injustices of urban African-American life, witnessed through the eyes of Bigger Thomas, whose violent tendencies and moral confusion were the natural result of a lifetime of deprivation. In prison for murder and sentenced to death, Thomas reflects on the circumstances that led to his fate. Kino Lorber presents a new restoration of the...

A portrait of renowned percussionist Milford Graves, exploring his kaleidoscopic creativity and relentless curiosity. The film draws the viewer through the artist's lush garden and ornate home, into the martial arts dojo in his backyard and the laboratory in his basement - all of this just blocks from where he grew up in the housing projects of South Jamaica, Queens. Graves tells stories of discovery, struggle and survival, ruminates on the essence...

A sequel to "Payback is a Mutha" finds a pregnant Shan relocating to Detroit in the aftermath of her best friend's suicide, struggling against a revenge-minded adversary targeting her brother, and witnessing turf wars affecting her brother's efforts to reclaim his position at the top of the drug game.

Determined to sell her screenplay and gain independence from her boss--one of Hollywood's cruelest divas, Amanda Queen decides to have a one-night stand with an Oscar-winning actor, which gives her an unexpected chance to turn that magical night into forever.

Retells some of the legends of John Henry, an African-American hero who raced against a steam drill to lay railroad tracks on a mountain.

When Jamie King heads to L.A. to break into show biz, his first job is singing at the King's Tower Hotel. Sounds like a great gig -- until you realize he also works the desk, delivers room service, sorts the mail and mops up.