He was known as The Overweight Lover, The Heavster, and Most Affectionately, Heavy D. Penned as one of the most likable people in Hip-Hop, he ...

A look at the extraordinary achievements and contemporary legacy of Oscar Micheaux, a pioneer of the African-American film industry.

As reports of fatal police violence continue to flood the headlines, this film shines a light on not only the circumstances of these cases but ...

Ricky Powell boasts a quintessential New York story, rising to fame as a street photographer in the 80’s and 90’s and touring with the Beastie ...

The history of warfare as it relates to global Black society, broken down into 7 chapters that examines the ways the system of racism wages ...

Weed. Marijuana. Grass. Pot. Whatever you prefer to call it, America’s relationship with cannabis is a complicated one. In his directorial debut, ...

A cinematic odyssey exploring the connectivity of global basketball, sneaker, and music lifestyle through the firsthand lens of authentic NYC ...

A cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set against the 2016 American election, The King takes a ...

The explosive trajectory and tragic demise of iconic music retailer Tower Records, and the legacy of its rebellious founder Russ Solomon. Two ...

Immortal Technique emerged from prison a changed man. As his inner journey continues he travels the world promoting a revolution of consciousness ...

Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, ...

From the Civil Rights era to Watergate, the most striking moments in 20th-century American history were accompanied by music that reflected those ...

The origins of Kwanzaa and the seven principles upon which the pan-African holiday derives its meaning are explored in this fascinating ...

While Ron Burgundy’s rivalry with Veronica Corningstone escalates quickly, a group of unprofessional thieves better known as ‘The ...

Narrated by Chuck D, Freestyle 101: Hip-Hop History explores the genre’s early days through the lens of freestyle rap, featuring legendary ...

When does art become obscenity? Cover Your Ears takes a close look at this question through the lens of the past 100 years of music and the ...

James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one ...

Depicts the story of Jalen Rose and his other Fab Five teammates, Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson. Called by some “the ...

Filmmaker Alan Smithee finds himself the unwilling puppet of a potentially bad big budget action film, for which he proceeds to steal the reels, ...