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Train Ride (2005)
Character: Katrina Daniels
Three college seniors who are thinking about nothing but graduation and going out with a bang from college, harshly discover that a culmination of four years of hard work can lead to a permanent road to perdition after they decide to experiment with the knockout "date rape" drug on a vulnerable, impressionable, and very attractive freshman girl. Events quickly become a "Train Ride" for all parties involved, and end up spiraling out of control into a roller-coaster of unpredictable, virulent events that must be seen to be believed.
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Bury Me (2022)
Character: Diane
Sid, a perennial kid who spends his days playing video games and selling weed, is about to be evicted. Desperate to change his life, he enlists his gaming buddy Logan in a dangerous scheme involving the live stream of a self-burial video.
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Playas Ball (2007)
Character: Laquinta
27 year old professional basketball player Cedric Tinsley is on the verge of signing a multimillion-dollar endorsement deal and proposing to his girlfriend Jill, when a woman he's never met claims he's the father of her child. Now, with his personal and professional lives on the line, Cedric will have to expose the opportunistic playas in his circle.
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And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop (2004)
Character: Self
The film documents the development of hip hop culture since its inception in the 1970s. With interviews from various figures in the community such as Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, Fab 5 Freddy, KRS-One, MC Hammer and Busy Bee.
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A Tale of James Brown (2016)
Character: Self
Comedian/filmmaker Camille Solari spends the last year interviewing the legendary musical icon James Brown before his untimely death on Christmas 2006. The documentary includes interviews with his band members and many celebrity musicians who have been influenced by James Brown, including Patti Labelle, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Doug E Fresh, Emcee Lyte, Bobby Brown, Fergie, Wil.I.Am.
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Hustlers Convention (2015)
Character: Self
The story of Sport and Spoon - two young hustlers who attend the eponymous convention, only to get tangled up in a financial disagreement that leads to a shootout, police chase and finishes with Sport on death row, weighing up what it all means. Taking its title from the album, the film blends archive photos with interviews and uses unique animated sequences set to the album. It portrays Hustlers Convention in its wider social context and Jalal's personal story as one of rap's undisputed pioneers.
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janet. (1994)
Character: N/A
This 1994 home video compiles the cinematic music videos from Janet Jackson's revolutionary "janet." era. It captures her bold artistic transformation, showcasing a shift from her previous socially-conscious work to a new focus on sensuality and personal expression. The collection includes iconic, chart-topping singles like "That's the Way Love Goes," "If," and "Again," presenting them as a seamless visual experience that defined 90s pop culture and solidified her status as a music video visionary.
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The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports (2023)
Character: Self
Fifty years ago in the Bronx, a new genre of music was born, the product of a people searching for their voice and the opportunity to be heard. For decades, the community was bound by the words of leaders like Martin Luther King and Malcolm X before their assassinations attempted to thwart the messaging. While their lives ended, the impact of their words never would, instead paving the way for others. Soon, athletes and entertainers would step to the microphone and boldly become the sound of a new generation and an inspiration to their people. When the world looked to silence them, the culture found a way to speak louder than ever before. From Muhammad Ali to Public Enemy, Jay-Z to Lebron James and beyond, the impact on sports has been indelible.
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VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens (2016)
Character: N/A
We knew the return of Hip-Hop Honors after a six-year hiatus would be huge, but with a surprise from Diddy and some major beef getting squashed, this year was bigger than ever.
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I, Challenger (2022)
Character: Diane
Sid, a perennial kid who spends his days playing video games and selling weed, is about to be evicted. Desperate to change his life, he enlists his gaming buddy Logan in a dangerous, harebrained scheme involving the livestream of a self-burial video. Despite a near-death experience when the self-burial misfires, it seems Sid's luck is finally on the upswing, with a financial windfall -- and even a romance -- in his future.
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Loved To Death (2019)
Character: Tiffany
Inspired by actual events, "Loved To Death" follows Monica "Williams" and Jackson's "Freeman" relationship after the two meet over a pair of dropped keys. The couple soon moves in together and are met with financial troubles when Jackson loses his job. Feeling threatened and insecure, Jackson becomes physically abusive towards Monica. She ultimately ends her relationship with Jackson after meeting a fellow church member, but her ex, Jackson, is determined to win her back by any means necessary.
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Bad Hair (2021)
Character: Coral
In 1989, an ambitious young woman gets a weave in order to succeed in the image-obsessed world of music television. However, her flourishing career may come at a great cost when she realizes that her new hair may have a mind of its own.
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Angie: Lost Girls (2020)
Character: Pastor Kim
After escaping from a sex trafficking ring, one teenage girl struggles to reconnect with herself and her family. To rescue her helpless friends, she must confront her own fears and help lead the police to her traffickers - at all costs.
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A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop (2023)
Character: Self
A once-in-a-lifetime live concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the two-hour tribute special features exclusive performances from hip-hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists, including Black Thought, Bun B, Common, De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, J.J. Fad, Talib Kweli, The Lady of Rage, LL COOL J, MC Sha-Rock, Monie Love, The Pharcyde, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke, and Yo-Yo.
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Hip Hop Family Christmas (2021)
Character: Tina Nixon
Hip-hop's most famous family agrees to participate in a live Christmas television special to address negative press and soften their image.
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Girls Trip (2017)
Character: MC Lyte
Four girlfriends take a trip to New Orleans for an annual festival and, along the way, rediscover their wild sides and strengthen the bonds of sisterhood.
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One Night Stay (2024)
Character: Jazmine
Obsessive Jessica refuses to be discarded after a one night stand gone wrong. Instead of leaving Marcus' luxurious mansion, she finds a quiet place to hide and moves in permanently. Resuming their seemingly perfect lives, power couple Marcus and Milan have no idea Jessica is now living with them.
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Sylvie's Love (2020)
Character: Mikki
When a young woman meets an aspiring saxophonist in her father’s record shop in 1950s Harlem, their love ignites a sweeping romance that transcends changing times, geography, and professional success.
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An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn (1998)
Character: Sister II Lumumba
Filmmaker Alan Smithee finds himself the unwilling puppet of a potentially bad big budget action film, for which he proceeds to steal the reels, and leaves the cast and crew in a frenzy.
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A Luv Tale (1999)
Character: Aklia
Two women finally find the love and respect they deserve after both of their long-term, loveless relationships fail and they meet each other.
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The Dempsey Sisters (2013)
Character: Taylor Powell
Three siblings return to their musical roots, agreeing to let their brother manage their family band.
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Favorite Son Christmas (2023)
Character: Sister Mae
Pastor Blaine has taken over the Graceway Church, whose financials are in dire straits. Looking to the Jubilee to save the day, First Lady Rita suggests a SO GIFTED reunion to rouse the necessary ticket sales. Will the ghost of the (Christmas) past haunt the Church's future? Or can the brothers, and wives, overcome old gripes to reconcile, and harmonize, for a reunion to bring it all back together.
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Civil Brand (2003)
Character: Sgt. Cervantes
Forced to work under slave-like conditions in a "prison for profit" program, the inmates of a mostly-African-American female prison, Whitehead Correctional, try to take over the institution.
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Female American Rap Stars (2004)
Character: N/A
The hard-scrabble world of rap and hip-hop may boast a stream of superstar female acts now, but it wasn't always that way. And in some sense, it's still a closed and difficult universe for women. Join Missy Elliott, Eve, MC Lyte, DJ Quik, Karl Kani, KRS-One, Miss Jade and Spinderella on a fascinating trip into the heart of the business. This unflinching documentary includes interviews, concert footage and a peek behind the scenes.
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Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding (2022)
Character: Tina Nixon
Christmas wedding bells are ringing for Jessica and Jayson, as their mothers Tina and Nancy fight it out for wedding planning supremacy.
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