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Without Havana

2021

Without Havana

2021
Leonardo, a ballet dancer, and Sara, an ambitious lawyer, are young black Cubans desperate to leave their country. They realize that their ticket off the island is for Leonardo to seduce one of the foreign students at the salsa school where he teaches. Dreams collide when they meet a lonely Iranian-Canadian woman who is seeking adventure and passion in paradise.
Draupadi Unleashed

2019

Draupadi Unleashed

2019
In 1930’s British India, sixteen-year-old Indira finds herself torn between true love, her duty to follow through with an arranged marriage, and the powerful allure of a mysterious guru. Through her heartbreaking journey to self-discovery, long-held secrets are brought to light and Indira discovers the strength within herself to break free.
Knuckle City

2019

Knuckle City

2019
An aging, womanizing professional boxer and his career-criminal brother take one last shot at success and get more than they've bargained for.
Battered

1978

Battered

1978
Gritty drama of three interweaving stories of three women of various backgrounds and ages whose marriages are complicated by spouse-abuse by their husbands.
She Is King

2017

She Is King

2017
A talented young woman from a rural village travels to the "Big City" of Johannesburg, South Africa to become a Star. She lands a role in a musical play about Zulu Queen Mkabayi, Shaka's Aunt and searches for her identity as a Performer, a Zulu, a Woman and a Daughter. Will she be able to keep up with her more seasoned fellow performers, avoid the jealous machinations of the aging leading lady and survive the punishing rehearsal schedule to make it to opening night and shine like the star she is? "She is King" is a joyous celebration of Zulu culture in a glossy contemporary setting, showing off Joburg as the "Broadway of Africa".
New Money

2018

New Money

2018
A desperate American dreamer kidnaps her demented father after he cuts her out of his will.
Ovation

2016

Ovation

2016
Maggie Chase, now a passionate theater actress, must follow her mind or heart when she falls for a slick television star.
Joseph's Gift

1999

Joseph's Gift

1999
Joseph is the youngest member of a large family that owns a successful garment business in Los Angeles. His father, Jacob, makes no attempt at hiding the fact that Joseph is his favorite son, resulting in the constant envy and resentment of his brothers. Eventually, in their bitterness, they plot revenge against this favored son. When Joseph accompanies his brothers on a trip to New York, they commit the ultimate betrayal, stranding him there, a virtual prisoner in a corrupt, modern-day sweat shop.
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

1992

From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

1992
In the first of a potential series of films inspired by the real-life experiences of Los Angeles police officer turned bestselling author Joseph Wambaugh, an on-the-skids detective, with memories of having accidentally shot and killed his partner while they were pursuing a pair of bank robbers, tries to put his life back in order.
Love and Deceit

2016

Love and Deceit

2016
A young woman thought she married the perfect man but soon finds out that he is not who she thought he was... Things are not always what they seem.
Jurassic Punk

2021

Jurassic Punk

2021
In 1976, punk rocker Danny Brooklyn was kicked out of his own band. 45 years later, he's crashing the reunion.
An Assortment of Christmas Tales in No Particular Order

2019

An Assortment of Christmas Tales in No Particular Order

2019
Directed dy Chris Agoston, Clara Altimas, Nabil Badine, Neil Huber
Once a Hero

2021

Once a Hero

2021
A Navy SEAL, loving husband, and father named Bradley, battles the demons of PTSD and addiction through isolation, self-destruction, and ultimately homelessness. He encounters pain and heartache while searching for redemption on an extraordinary journey. Will the ghosts and nightmares of his past be too difficult to overcome, or will Bradley regain control of his life?
As of Yet

2021

As of Yet

2021
Told largely through video calls and digital diaries, Naomi navigates a problematic roommate and a burgeoning romance all while locked down during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Love You Right: An R&B Musical

2021

Love You Right: An R&B Musical

2021
A rhythm and blues superstar tries to put his life back together after losing everything.
Unlicensed

2020

Unlicensed

2020
In a near-future where everyone must pass a test to get their Adult License, an unlicensed 28-year-old, forced to live in a dorm, regains his self-worth when he comes to the aid of his younger brother who gets into trouble after getting his license at 16.
Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story

2020

Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story

2020
The Brooklyn-native street basketball legend Jackie Ryan.
Domestic Warfare

2019

Domestic Warfare

2019
When a generational curse catches up to Sisley, she must try to overcome all the obstacles throughout her life and learn to forgive or suffer mentally for all eternity.
Fatal Contract

2018

Fatal Contract

2018
After the dead body of a talented painter is found in a bathtub, a local bartender and a young policeman become involved in a complicated mystery, uncovering scandalous secrets and shocking twists as they search for the truth.
Collusions

2018

Collusions

2018
Follows five people intertwined in the legal and law enforcement world of LA as the story of a beaten woman, her missing tooth and their motives are revealed.