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Stand (2009)
Character: Self
Broadcast journalist Tavis Smiley hits the road in 2008 with friends Cornel West, BeBe Winans and other prominent African Americans to explore the contemporary experiences of black men and to ask them: "What do you stand for?" Set against Barack Obama's rise to presidential power, Smiley and his fellow travelers offer diverse perspectives on African Americans' soul music, historic struggle for equality, current race relations and more.
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Soul Survivors (1995)
Character: Vernon Holland
Otis Cooke is a DJ with a late-night American soul music programme in Liverpool. His favorite band, The Tallahassees, disbanded years ago, but their biggest hit, "Pickin' Up the Pieces," was never released in England. The film recounts Cooke's adventures and misadventures as he travels to the U.S., finds the band members, and convinces them to get back together for a reunion tour of the U.K and the release of their old songs on CD.
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Ninth Street (1999)
Character: TippyToe
The inhabitants of a deteriorating section of 1968 Junction City, Kansas known as "Junk City" bemoan their existence and revel at the history of their neighborhood during its 1940's heydays when legendary jazz musicians regularly played its clubs. In 1968, the area has diminished to strip clubs and juke joints inhabited by Vietnam War draftees that pass through from nearby Fort Riley. Heads of the group include a wino who lost a leg in WWII, a taxi dispatcher, a saloon owner, and a crazed bag lady. The younger generation is represented by a young prostitute who is trying to get off the streets, but is forced to continue to work by a no-good boy friend and the need to feed her baby. Martin Sheen also appears as a white minister who prefers the people in the area over his own congregation.
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Book of Days (2003)
Character: Jonah
A grief-struck life insurance salesman rails at God for not stepping in to save his bride; but the tables are turned when a mysterious book is delivered to him, an ancient volume listing names and death dates, dates which are yet to occur.
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The History Makers: Success (2005)
Character: Self
Ossie Davis, Terry McMillan, Horace Julian Bond, Isaac Hayes, Dionne Warwick and many others share their inspiring stories of success in the first installment of this series about African-American history makers, including civil rights leaders, actors and authors. A good education, dedication to work, dogged determination and the courage to take risks figure prominently in these remarkable success stories told by notable African Americans.
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The Soul of Stax (1994)
Character: Self
"Philip Priestley's acclaimed film charts the history of Stax Records, the influential soul and blues record company founded in the 1960s by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton. Featuring music by an impressive roster of stars, including Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes and Carla Thomas, The Soul of Stax chronicles the performers' rise through the industry and popular culture, the role played by many of them in the Civil Rights movement, and the label's eventual decline." - bfi.org.uk
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Isaac Hayes: Live at Montreux (2005)
Character: Self - Lead Vocalist, Keyboards
Isaac Hayes is a true soul legend with a career spanning five decades. He has graced the Montreux stage on several occasions but this performance from 2005 captures him at his very best performing hits such as "Walk On By", "By The Time I Get To Phoenix", "Joy" and of course his worldwide smash "Shaft". On the bonus tracks he is joined on stage by the great Booker T & The MGs for renditions of "Soul Man" and other soul classics. 1. Don't Let Go 2. Don't Take Your Love Away 3. Windows Of The World 4. Blues Is Alright 5. Joy 6. Walk On By 7. Drum Solo 8. Do Your Thing 9. Ellie's Love Theme 10. Never Can Say Goodbye 11. By The Time I Get To Phoenix 12. Theme From "Shaft" BONUS TRACKS: 1. Soul Man 2. You Don't Know Like I Know 3. I Stand Accused 4. Improvisation On "Do-Wop"
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Classic Soul at the BBC (2007)
Character: Self (archive footage)
A collection of some of the greatest soul performances from the BBC's archive, featuring Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Solomon Burke and Percy Sledge.
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Tom Jones | Duets by Invitation Only (2001)
Character: Self
On this unique DVD Tom Jones sings duets with some of the greatest stars of the music world, including Tina Turner, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Rita Coolidge and Gladys Knight. Tom Jones is sharing the podium with these talented singers, and together they are performing exciting live versions of legendary hits.
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David Sanborn & Friends | The Super Session (2001)
Character: Self
David Sanborn Band : David Sanborn, Marcus Miller, Ricky Peterson, David Gilmore, Gene Lake, Don Alias // Special Guests : Lou Reed, Boz Scaggs, Joan Osborne, Naughty By Nature, Dr. John, Isaac Hayes
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Hallelujah (1993)
Character: Prophet
Christmas at the Messiah Church in Washington D.C. A young preacher and, later in the day, a mysterious pregnant girl arrive at the church doors looking to begin new lives. The preacher, the Reverend Oliver Crawford, is not the judgmental church committee's first choice to be the Messiah's new pastor; an unwed father of a teenage son, he is given only two days to prove his worth to his new parishioners. Meanwhile, Katherine, a sixteen-year-old girl who is about to give birth, has come to the area to escape an abusive home and to search for a grandfather she doesn't know. With the help of local homeless advocate "Big" Willie Thorton, Crawford attempts to revive the spirit of the church and provide solace to the displaced girl.
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The World of Nat King Cole (2004)
Character: Self
Combining rare original archive footage, home movies and authored by 40 intimate interviews with friends and celebrity fans this feature length film charts Nat "King" Cole's battle with racist 50’s America to become a superstar. An intimate portrait, it’s filled with music and accompanied the release of the album of the same name.
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Michael Jackson: The One (2004)
Character: Self
Documentary containing interviews with performers discussing the influence that Michael Jackson had on their career, combined with clips from Jackson's music videos.
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Sounds of Memphis (2002)
Character: Self
A look into the birth of the soul music scene on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Chronicles the rise of soul music, the creation of many iconic songs, and the effect that the genre would have on generations to come. Featuring interviews with B.B. King, Isaac Hayes, Steve Copper, and many other legendary artists.
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Betrayed by Innocence (1986)
Character: Frank Moreno
A married commercial filmmaker (Barry Bostwick) is charged with statutory rape when it is revealed that his lover (Cristen Kaufman) is only 16.
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Hammer, Slammer, & Slade (1990)
Character: Hammer
After he retires from the police force, a veteran cop is framed for robbery but his friends, a rookie and three ex-cops, come to his rescue.
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The Murder of George Floyd: A Nation Responds (2020)
Character: Self
The murder of George Floyd in police custody ignited fury and mass protests around the world. Real questions are now being asked over the effectiveness and conduct of America’s law enforcement officers and what changes need to be made to keep us all safe.
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Goin' Down to South Park (1999)
Character: Self
A mockumentary/documentary hybrid which covers the actual making of the show South Park but with a fictional spin, apparently spoofing similar such shows, with the creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, portrayed as arrogant, obnoxious jerks who are only in it for the money.
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Anonymous Rex (2004)
Character: Elegant Man
The dinosaurs didn't go completely extinct when the asteroids hit 65 million years ago. Today, every ten thousandth person in the country is a dinosaur, evolved to be human-sized, wearing sophisticated solid-light holographic disguises to maintain the facade, getting stoned off regular cooking herbs like basil, rosemary and tarragon, and living by their own shadow government's laws; any human who stumbles upon them is to be immediately executed. Two dino private investigators, velociraptor Vincent Rubio and triceratops Ernie Watson, are hired by one of Ernie's old girlfriends to find out why her younger brother committed suicide, and discover a dino cult called Voice Of Progress that wants dinokind to come out of the closet and reclaim the planet.
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Chef Aid: Behind The Menu (1998)
Character: Jerome 'Chef' McElroy (voice) / Self
The fascinating life of South Park's musical cafeteria employee, Jerome "Chef" McElroy, is examined in this exclusive behind-the-scenes special. Chef's influence on a generation of musicians and rock stars is revealed through candid interviews with Elton John, Flea, Ike Turner, Meatloaf, Ozzy Osborne and many others. This one-off mockumentary is produced in the style of VH1's Behind the Music.
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Dead Aim (1987)
Character: Jamal
Ed Marinaro is Malcolm "Mace" Douglas, a street-tough detective who's out for justice-no matter what the cost. While investigating the mysterious suicidal heroin overdoses of four beautiful exotic dancers, Mace puts together the pieces of a deadly puzzle, infiltrating a violent ring of shadowy drug and weapons dealers, Mace methodically tracks a serial killer (Rick Washburn) with murderous ties to a ruthless foreign diplomat (Harry Goz). Mace won't stop until he gets some answers. The FBI and KGB have them, but now they're talking back with bullets.
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Deadly Exposure (1993)
Character: Lt. Johanson
A man endangers his own life when he uncovers an assassination plot while investigating his father's death
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Acting on Impulse (1993)
Character: Detective Stubbs
An erotic thriller actress becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a B-movie producer, leading her to hide out and engage in sexual thrills with a pair of innocents.
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Magic Island (1995)
Character: Mad Face
Jack Carlisle is a disillusioned 13-year old boy. His mother is always away at work since his father left. He decides to run away, as his mom won't miss him. As he is ready to leave, his nanny, convinces him to read this 'magic book'. The book is about a pirate adventure on Magic Island. As Jack reads the book, he is sucked into the world and goes on numerous adventures with Prince Morgan, while fleeing the evil Blackbeard the Pirate. He is even saved by Lily, a beautiful mermaid, whom he falls in love with.
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South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
Character: Chef (voice)
In this feature film based on the hit animated series, the third graders of South Park sneak into an R-rated film by ultra-vulgar Canadian television personalities Terrance and Phillip, and emerge with expanded vocabularies that leave their parents and teachers scandalized. When outraged Americans try to censor the film, the controversy spirals into a call to wage war on Canada and Terrance and Phillip end up on death row, with the kids their only hope of rescue.
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Escape from New York (1981)
Character: The Duke of New York
In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam free. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.
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Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
Character: The Louisiana Gator Boys
Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital. Hitting the road to re-unite the band and win the big prize at the New Orleans Battle of the Bands, Elwood is pursued cross-country by the cops.
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Three Tough Guys (1974)
Character: Lee
Isaac Hayes plays as Lee in his feature film debut, as Father Charlie and himself solve a bank robbery mystery that stretches across the city. After Lee is removed from the force due to $1,000,000 being stolen from the bank Father Charlie helps him to gain revenge for the loss of one of his friends.
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Flipper (1996)
Character: Sheriff Buck Cowan
Sandy Ricks is sent by his mom to Coral Key, a rustic island in the Florida keys, to spend the summer with his uncle Porter Ricks. Sandy dislikes everything about his new environment until a new friend comes into his life, a dolphin named Flipper, that brings uncle and nephew together and leads Sandy on the summer adventure of a lifetime.
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Six Ways to Sunday (1999)
Character: Bill Bennet
Harry Odum is a henpecked 18-year-old momma's boy with a violent temper in Youngstown, Ohio. After impressing a local boss of the Jewish Mafia, he begins working as a hit man alongside crack addict Arnie Finklestein.
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Dream Warrior (2004)
Character: Yoshi
In an apocalyptic future, a man with superhuman powers goes on the run.
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Truck Turner (1974)
Character: Truck
Truck Turner and his partner Jerry, who make their living as bounty hunters in Los Angeles, are hired to hunt down Gator, a pimp who has skipped bail.
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Only the Strong Survive (2002)
Character: Self
A film featuring the veteran soul music artists and music of Stax Records. It tells the story of soul, a musical genre that was to have a major influence on other styles of music for decades. Ten legends of soul talk about the beginnings and still show at their concerts today that, despite their advanced age, they have lost none of the energy and joie de vivre that defines this music.
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South Park: The Unaired Pilot (1996)
Character: Chef Jerome McElroy
A short film that is the before product of the episode Cartman Gets an Anal Probe. The episode that was to become the pilot for the critically-acclaimed and beloved television series *South Park*.
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Oblivion 2: Backlash (1996)
Character: Buster
In the alien-western world of Oblivion, a suave, yet lethal bounty hunter named Sweeney arrives to arrest the seductive outlaw Lash on multiple charges, including murder. Lash, who just "inherited" a mine of Derconium (the most valuable mineral in the universe) from Crowley in a game of cards, meets up with Redeye's brother, Jaggar, who wants the mine for himself to rule the galaxy. It's a fight over Lash between the sheriff of Oblivion, Jaggar, and Sweeney. But who will emerge victorious?
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Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)
Character: Possum (voice)
A group of beavers ask Dr. Dolittle to save their habitat from loggers. The only hope is to get the forest preserved because it's the home of a protected bear, but there's a problem: the bear's the only bear in the forest, so she can't reproduce. Undaunted, Dolittle persuades a circus bear to help out, but he has to teach him not just the ways of the wild, but the wiles of lady bears too.
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Return to Sleepaway Camp (2008)
Character: Charlie 'The Chef'
When campers and staff at Camp Manabe mysteriously begin disappearing and turning into gruesome corpses, paranoid Ronnie can't shake the memory of a series of grisly murders that took place at Camp Arawak two decades earlier.
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Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV Special (2007)
Character: Self
The 2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show takes you around the world to where music comes alive. Even body painting has a music theme with iconic concert t-shirts painted on your favorite swimsuit models.
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Posse (1993)
Character: Cable
A group of mostly black infantrymen return from the Spanish-American War with a cache of gold. They travel to the West where their leader searches for the men who lynched his father.
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Prime Target (1991)
Character: Tompkins
Maverick Cop John Bloodstone is taken off suspension to ferry a Mob Boss into custody. But all is not what it seems.....
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John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood (2017)
Character: Self - Singer (archive footage)
The gripping story of legendary American actor John Travolta: his rise to stardom in the 1970s; his agonizing fall in disgrace in the 1980s; and his stunning artistic rebirth in the 1990s.
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Hustle & Flow (2005)
Character: Arnel
With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.
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Wattstax (1973)
Character: Self
A documentary film about the Afro-American Woodstock concert held in Los Angeles seven years after the Watts riots. Director Mel Stuart mixes footage from the concert with footage of the living conditions in the current-day Watts neighborhood.
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Final Judgement (1992)
Character: Lt. Herb Jefferson
A priest is suspected in the brutal murder of a young stripper. To prove his innocence, he descends into the world of strip clubs and pornography, hoping to catch the killer. The priest is hampered by the police and taunted by the killer. A friend of the stripper tries to help him before another life is claimed
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Chelsea Walls (2001)
Character: Man in Elevator (uncredited)
This movie tells five stories set in a single day at the famed Chelsea Hotel in New York City, involving an ensemble cast of some 30-35 characters.
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It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975)
Character: Moriarty
Sweeney is a playwright on a career decline. He spends much of his time wheedling money and beer out of his artistic friend Moriarty. One of his few highlights is weekly sex with his ex-wife Georgia. She is remarried to a rich but vile construction developer, but Sweeney and Gorgina are still in love.
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The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020)
Character: Self (archive photo)
The story of the triumphs and hurdles of brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb, otherwise known as the Bee Gees. The iconic trio, who found early fame in the 1960s, went on to write over 1,000 songs and have 20 No. 1 hits throughout their career, transcending more than five decades of changing tastes and styles.
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Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on Location (1971)
Character: Self
A behind the scenes look at the filming of the movie Shaft (1971). The movie's director, Gordon Parks is seen directing a couple of fight scenes which he wants to get in as few takes as possible due to the set-up time and the danger involved in the stunt work. He is also seen speaking to the composer of the film score, 'Isaac Hayes', about the overlaying of the music over one of those fight scenes, and what he wants musically for another scene involving the lead character, John Shaft, moving through Times Square. The latter would eventually become the movie's iconic theme music. Being a frenetically paced action movie, he also works closely with the film's editor, Hugh A. Robertson.
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Escuadrón (1988)
Character: Ballard
A team of specialists is dispatched to protect the leader of a Middle Eastern country from a neighboring dictator who has designs on his country.
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Oblivion (1994)
Character: Buster
On another planet which resembles the Old West, a die-hard pacifist is forced to re-examine his ways after an evil alien bandit and his gang murder his estranged sheriff father, take over his home town, and threaten his friends.
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Illtown (1996)
Character: George
Two young lovers are torn between their part-time criminal activity and the enticement of family and home.
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Reindeer Games (2000)
Character: Zock
After assuming his dead cellmate's identity to get with his girlfriend, an ex-con finds himself the reluctant participant in a casino heist.
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Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 (2007)
Character: Self
Seven Brazilian models grace the beaches of Brazil, four knockouts dance to Reggae in Jamaica, Oluchi and Tori get the blues in Memphis. The 2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show takes you around the world to where music comes alive. Even body painting has a music theme this year with iconic concert t-shirts painted on some of your favorite models. Your favorites are back: Marisa, Veronica, Anne V, Daniella, Brooklyn and they are joined by some rookies: Bar Refaeli, Selita Ebanks and Tori Praver. So sit back, turn off the cell phone, and prepare for a trip to paradise.
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Save the Children (1973)
Character: Self
A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack.
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BaadAsssss Cinema (2002)
Character: Self
With archive film clips and interviews, this brief look at a frequently overlooked historical period of filmmaking acts as an introduction rather than a complete record. It features interviews with some of the genre's biggest stars, like Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, and Richard Roundtree. Director Melvin Van Peebles discusses the historical importance of his landmark film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. For a contemporary perspective, the excitable Quentin Tarantino offers his spirited commentary and author/critic bell hooks provides some scholarly social analysis.
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It Could Happen to You (1994)
Character: Angel Dupree
Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi, Lang offers her half the winnings of his lottery ticket. Amazingly, the ticket happens to be a winner, in the sum of $4 million. True to his word, Lang proceeds to share the prize money with Biasi, which infuriates his greedy wife, Muriel. Not content with the arrangement, Muriel begins scheming to take all the money.
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Dead Dog (2001)
Character: Self
Tom and Perri are the happy ideal New York couple until Tom's beloved Golden Retriever is killed by a hit-and-run driver. Tom blames Perri for the accident and their relationship becomes strained as Tom's fixation with finding and punishing the culprit consumes his life. Events spin out of control as death, sex and cynicism take their toll on the pair's seemingly idyllic life.
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Shaft (2000)
Character: Mr. P (uncredited)
New York police detective John Shaft arrests Walter Wade Jr. for a racially motivated slaying. But the only eyewitness disappears, and Wade jumps bail for Switzerland. Two years later Wade returns to face trial, confident his money and influence will get him acquitted -- especially since he's paid a drug kingpin to kill the witness.
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Uncle Sam (1996)
Character: Sgt. Jed Crowley
It's Fourth of July Weekend, and the recently discovered corpse of Sgt. Sam Harper rises from the dead to punish the unpatriotic.
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Fire, Ice & Dynamite (1990)
Character: Isaac Hayes
Action-comedy about a wealthy man who fakes suicide for the amusement of watching his family and creditors compete for his wealth. Many cameo appearances!
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Soul Men (2008)
Character: Self
Two former backup soul singers, Louis and Floyd, have not spoken to each other in 20 years, and reluctantly agree to travel across the country together to a reunion concert to honor their recently-deceased lead singer. Cleo, a beautiful young woman who is believed to be Floyd's daughter, accompanies them as a new singer.
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Michael Jackson: Number Ones (2003)
Character: Self (archive footage)
Pop king Michael Jackson solidifies his title with this release of fifteen past number one hits. Songs include "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," "Thriller," "Black or White," and "Blood on the Dancefloor."
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Guilty As Charged (1991)
Character: Aloysius
A female parole officer discovers a secret death row prison under a meat plant, that's being run by the plant's unhinged vigilante owner and his reverend friend. A politician with a shady past becomes its latest "guest". But is he guilty?
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Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)
Character: Asneeze
Robin Hood comes home after fighting in the Crusades to learn that the noble King Richard is in exile and that the despotic King John now rules England, with the help of the Sheriff of Rottingham. Robin Hood assembles a band of fellow patriots to do battle with King John and the Sheriff.
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Kill Switch (2008)
Character: Coroner
A troubled and violent detective investigates a series of serial killer murders in Memphis, Tennessee.
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CB4 (1993)
Character: Owner
A "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't appear to know as much about rap music as they claim... but a lack of musical ability in an artist never hurts sales, does it? You've just got to play the part of a rap star...
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Nationtime (1972)
Character: Self
A report on the National Black Political Convention held in Gary, Indiana, in 1972, a historic event that gathered Black voices from across the political spectrum, among them Jesse Jackson, Dick Gregory, Coretta Scott King, Richard Hatcher, Amiri Baraka, Charles Diggs, and H. Carl McCall.
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I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)
Character: Hammer
Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John Slade, his childhood idol who used to fight bad guys in the 70s.
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