Popular Drama Movies on The Roku Channel - Page 371

Thin Skin

2020

Thin Skin

2020
Ahamefule Joe Oluo's days are spent at a soul-deadening corporate job and his nights come alive behind a trumpet at Seattle jazz clubs. As he struggles to climb out of the ruins of his broken marriage, Aham has to deal with endless bureaucracy, a boss trying to lead him to the Lord, and a mother who refuses to cut ties with his ex.
Down for the Barrio

1997

Down for the Barrio

1997
A gang leader confronts an ex-convict who renounces crime and tries to help others go straight.
Kill the Monsters

2018

Kill the Monsters

2018
5
Three men struggle to save their relationship while traveling across country in search of a doctor they believe will make one of them well.
Driving While Black

2015

Driving While Black

2015
7.4
DRIVING WHILE BLACK is a dark comedy, rooted deeply in reality... but not a reality that everybody is familiar with. Dimitri delivers Pizzas for a living - but as a young black man he is faced with "extra" challenges while navigating the city.
Mary Proud

2006

Mary Proud

2006
4.7
A single mother whose life has been beset by personal tragedy struggles to realize her dreams as an R&B singer in director Kirsten Person Ramey's affecting tale of personal triumph.
Last Summer of Nathan Lee

2023

Last Summer of Nathan Lee

2023
2
Nathan Lee, an AAPI teenager, finds out that he has brain cancer right before he turns 18 and vows to live the remains of his life with passion… And refuses to die a virgin. Knowing that his gay best friend, Dash, wants to become a filmmaker, Nathan offers himself as a documentary subject to Dash, who is also in love with Nathan. Nathan and Dash decide to document as much of his remaining life as possible.
Beyond the Bridge

2018

Beyond the Bridge

2018
1
Beyond the Bridge is a story about mental health told through the lives of three people. An award winning therapist dealing with the guilt of losing his twin brother to suicide, a 2nd generation Cuban-American afraid to reveal his true identity as a homosexual and a washed-up rock star battling addiction in the midst of losing it all. Dr. Dahneesh Sanders dedicated his life to the research of mental illness after the death of his brother Danny. Following the release of his book entitled 'Beyond the Bridge', Dahneesh attempts to rid his guilt and redeem himself by providing therapy to a teenage boy who reminds him of his fallen brother. Sammy Jiminez has been hiding the fact that he's gay for over half of his life. He's given up. Each day is just a measurement of time counting down to its inevitable end. The thought of being rejected by his father is worse than death and the glimmer of hope that he might be accepted by his dad is the only thing keeping him alive.
Dating in Atlanta: The Movie

2017

Dating in Atlanta: The Movie

2017
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.
Keisha

2022

Keisha

2022
Keisha always had a problem finding a decent job in her community. Financial hardship gets worse for her and her son after her grandmother dies and only leaves behind a Bible. Struggling to take care of her son and pay bills she turns to a job at a strip club. It's all to get a new life in a new city and away from the blackmailing child protective services agent.
3 Days 3 Nights

2021

3 Days 3 Nights

2021
An inspirational film of three strangers from three different walks of life setting out from Atlanta on a road trip to Knoxville, Louisville, and Nashville. The three meet as a result of over scheduling by their employer. Ragan is a sales rep who finds herself traveling with two assistants, Tyrese and Vin, who are on a temporary work assignment.
Big House

2020

Big House

2020
6
Two sisters, two boyfriends, one simple birthday weekend getaway. Or it would have been, if not for the threesome, the love affair, the unexpected arrival of a fiancé, and the ensuing ridiculous dinner role play charade everyone is forced to participate in just to keep from getting caught.
Deadly Obsession

1992

Deadly Obsession

1992
A dramatization of a murder resulting in the conviction of businesswoman Kathleen Calhaem, involving unrequited love, jealousy, and blackmail.
Hóllyweird

2019

Hóllyweird

2019
5
Two outsiders try to make it through the weirdness of being Latino in Hollywood-- one by lying to himself, the other by lying to the world.
Soldier of Destiny

2012

Soldier of Destiny

2012
5
In worn-torn Afghanistan, young marine Tyler's life is changed when he is saved by a fellow soldier, Quincy, who dies in doing so.
Genesis

1999

Genesis

1999
5.6
Inspired by the book of Genesis, this film tells the power struggle between two families: a clan of herders led by Jacob and another clan of hunters fronted by his brother Esau. Caught in the crossfire is their cousin, Hamor and his tribe of farmers.
Non dirlo a nessuno

2022

Non dirlo a nessuno

2022
5.5
When Leo saves Tom from an attack, he begins a journey through the night throughout Milan that will bring Leo face to face with his past.
The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler

2008

The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler

2008
Explores the path of hitler from insignificance, to World domination, and demonstrates the delusions he had that lead to massive deaths during the War.
Disappear

2020

Disappear

2020
Disappear talks about the acceptance of death as a decisive step towards adulthood, and specifically about this “passage ritual” in the “Millennial” generation, since they have had to grow up seeing life through a screen.
Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel

2018

Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel

2018
8
A team of nice Jewish baseball players takes on the world.
Just a Measure of Faith

2014

Just a Measure of Faith

2014
1
Takes you deep inside the meaning of FAITH, as Jacob will learn. His wife Kayla must find the strength to endure as the couple go through life-altering hardships.