I’m not going to get into the fact that it’s the shortest month of the year. I’ve written about it before and every day some black person is making history.
Here are some movies that I recommend for those of you that really like film. As much as I do.
Here are some movies that I recommend for those of you that really like film. As much as I do.
Carmen Jones - The musical of the famous Opera, features an all black cast, starring: Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belafonte, Pearl Bailey, Diahann Carroll, Olga James and Joe Adams. Dorothy Dandridge was the first black actress to be nominated in a starring role. The film is directed by the then controversial director, Otto Preminger and music by Roger Hammerstein. It’s a must see film.
Ray - Which stars Academy award winner Jaimie Foxx for his portrayal of the legendary singer Ray Charles. The majority of this film was shot on location in New Orleans.
Dream Girls - The musical based on the Broadway play of the same name which was loosely based on the singing group The Supremes. Jennifer Hudson won an Oscar for her role as Effie White, the singer with the voice, but just not the look.
Sparkle - Another film about the music industry surrounding three sisters from New York who have talent, but the times create obstacles for them. The film stars Phillip Michael Thomas, Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, Dawn Smith, Mary Alice, Dorian Harewood and Tony King. Features a great sound track and a must see film.
Cooley High - The ultimate party film about High School antics and getting laid in Chicago in the early 60’s. The film stars Lawrence Hilton Jacobs and Glynne Turman.
Blacula - The first film that I know of to feature a black vampire. Part of the Blaxploitation films of the 70’s, the film starred the great stage actor, William Marshall. Also starred Denise Nichols from the television show Room 222, Thalmus Rusalus, and Vonetta McKee. It’s a little bit campy, but interesting as Dracula curses Mamawaldi for not letting Dracula have his wife. He in turns bites Mamawaldi turning him into Blacula.
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http://www.dcinemafile.blogspot.com/
http://www.filmloverpg.blogspot.com/
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=38275088
http://www.n4cersworld.com/
http://www.whitehouse.gov/agenda/civil_rights/
I’ll add more links soon.
Time to get back to reality. Rebuilding my life, one step at a time.
Thanks for stopping by; keep an open mind. What is meant to be…
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