In the unforgiving streets of Los Angeles, we meet Bria and Davonte who come from two different worlds. Through the trials and tribulations they face, they both realize how much they have in common. From their broken families to their friendships they grow closer to understand how to impact change within their lives and their own community. Davonte learns to trust his intuition and make better decisions to break the stereotypes of a young African American male. This film was created to encourage love within our city streets and to put an end to gang violence.
A young man in China struggles to make ends meet, caught between his loan shark and pregnant girlfriend. His desperation and helplessness will make him consider an unthinkable solution.
Defense Attorney Robert "Bobby" Johnson is on a hot streak. Having overcome his upbringing on the unforgiving streets of Detroit, Bobby is a winner. But every winner ruffles some feathers along the way, and Bobby isn't shy about sticking it to the District Attorney's office and the police. With a new love and his career taking off, nothing can stop him. That is until a family tragedy sends him down the dark, twisted path of a life of crime.
Dance film created by choreographer Botis Seva and director Billy Boyd Cape. An exploration of love, abandonment and fatherhood, commissioned by Random Acts and Sadler's Wells.
Marc was just a young guy in love, but when the love of his life humiliated him he turned to a life of crime to earn respect. That was until the day she came back into his life. Now will she love the man that he became, or does he have to change who he is. Marc has the ultimate choice: Love or Drugs.
Synopsis: Jaxon is a fast-rising star in the tough world of professional boxing whose “street cred” and perceived worthiness to challenge his upcoming opponent – the current champion – are under fire due to his middle class upbringing and advanced education. As he trains for the title fight, the trash-talking, steroid-taking champ Spencer “Timber” Collier played by Allen Maldonado (“Straight Outta Compton,” “Black-ish”) does everything he can to take Jaxon off his game. The stakes are high and family drama, thirsty groupies, and a manager with a serious gambling problem are all vying for Jaxon’s attention, making it difficult for him to stay focused on the task at hand – winning the belt. In the midst of being pushed to the limit both physically and mentally, Jaxon meets a beautiful photographer Endira (Raney Branch; “The Originals,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) who captures his heart while hiding a devastating secret.
An open ended conversation of Black singles about dating in Atlanta about the pitfalls and possibilities for them. Six stereotypes are embodied in individuals at the table. Unrealistic expectations are discussed and analyzed. Real examples of situations and dynamics in relationships are highlighted.
A rapper is accused of rape by a beautiful video vixen. He says he didn't rape her and the sex was consensual. She says he raped her and he feels women are sex slaves. One of them will be exposed as a liar when the truth is revealed.
The story of a girl's life that has been destroyed due to the death of her mother. But her mother's death is not the main reason, and the external roots of the problem are slowly emerging...
4 cousins from a tight-knit family are thrust into a world of chaos when the youngest of them is suspected of stealing money from one of Memphis' most dangerous drug dealers. But when one of them falls for the mark, things get complicated.