Yasiin Bey

A stellar group of performers comes together at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to honor Dave Chappelle, who is being awarded the 22nd Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

This documentary delves into the life and career of the talented British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, exploring her rise to fame and the personal struggles that accompanied her success. Directed by…

In this crime-comedy film directed by Daniel Schechter, two small-time criminals, played by John Hawkes and Yasiin Bey, hatch a plan to kidnap the wife of a corrupt real estate…

In this 2013 film, a chance encounter between a disgraced music executive and a young singer-songwriter leads to an unexpected collaboration that transforms their lives. Starring Keira Knightley and Mark…

Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as ‘A Tribe Called Quest’ have…

In this 2009 crime comedy, a mix-up in a package delivery sets off a chaotic chain of events involving a group of inept criminals, a pair of drug dealers, and…

In this imaginative comedy directed by Michel Gondry, two friends, played by Jack Black and Mos Def, inadvertently erase all the tapes in a video rental store. To keep the…

Lifelong friends and national idols Ricky Bobby and Cal Naughton Jr. have earned their NASCAR stripes with their uncanny knack of finishing races in the first and second slots, respectively,…

In this gripping thriller, Bruce Willis stars as a weary New York City detective tasked with escorting a key witness, played by Mos Def, across town to testify in court….

The American comedian/actor delivers a story about the alternative Hip Hop scene. A small town Ohio man’s moves to Brooklyn, New York, to throw an unprecedented block party.

In this vibrant documentary, comedian Dave Chappelle orchestrates an unforgettable block party in Brooklyn, blending comedy and music in a celebration of community and culture. The film features performances by…

Mere seconds before the Earth is to be demolished by an alien construction crew, Arthur Dent is swept off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher penning a…

In this 2005 sci-fi comedy, Arthur Dent, an ordinary human, finds himself swept into an intergalactic adventure after Earth is unexpectedly demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Accompanied…

Set in the racially charged 1940s, this film explores the groundbreaking partnership between Dr. Alfred Blalock, played by Alan Rickman, and his African American lab technician, Vivien Thomas, portrayed by…

Set within the confines of a women’s prison, this film explores the harsh realities and systemic injustices faced by its inmates. The narrative follows a group of women who band…

A thrilling heist film directed by F. Gary Gray, this 2003 movie follows a team of skilled thieves led by Charlie Croker, played by Mark Wahlberg, as they plan an…

This romantic comedy-drama, directed by Rick Famuyiwa, explores the intertwined lives of two childhood friends, Sidney and Dre, who share a deep love for hip-hop music. As they navigate their…

In this action-comedy film directed by Tom Dey, two mismatched LAPD officers are forced to team up for a reality TV show. The film stars Robert De Niro as a…

Set in the southern USA, a racist white man, Hank, falls in love with a black woman named Leticia. Ironically, Hank is a prison guard working on Death Row who…

In this modern adaptation of the classic opera, the story unfolds in a vibrant hip-hop setting, following the tumultuous life of Carmen, a seductive aspiring actress. The film stars Beyoncé…

In this provocative satire directed by Spike Lee, a frustrated African American television writer, played by Damon Wayans, creates a controversial minstrel show featuring black actors in blackface as a…