Acting
Yolanda King
Born November 17, 1955 · Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Died May 15, 2007 · aged 51
Yolanda Denise King (November 17, 1955 – May 15, 2007) was an American activist, actress and first-born child of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. She was also known for her artistic and entertainment endeavors and public speaking. Her childhood experience was greatly influenced by her father's highly public and influential activism. Description above from the Wi…
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Ghosts of Mississippi · 1996Ghosts of Mississippi
★ 6.61996
MovieDramaHistory
A Mississippi district attorney and the widow of Medgar Evers struggle to bring a white supremacist to justice for the 1963 murder of the civil rights leader.
The Secret Path · 1999The Secret Path
★ 7.61999
MovieDramaTV Movie
14-year-old Jo Ann Foley lives in squalor in a rural Southern community during World War II. Abused by her bootlegging grandfather Hank, Jo Ann has, like her mother Marie, been forced into a life of prostitution. Periodically escaping her miserable existence, Jo Ann finds comfort, security, and genuine love with a poor but proud African American couple: Honey and Too Tall.
Our Friend, Martin · 1999Our Friend, Martin
★ 7.11999
MovieDramaFamily
Two teens are sent back in time to meet Martin Luther King Jr. at several points during his life.
Hopscotch · 1980Hopscotch
★ 7.01980
MovieComedyAdventure
When CIA operative Miles Kendig deliberately lets KGB agent Yaskov get away, his boss threatens to retire him. Kendig beats him to it, however, destroying his own records and traveling to Austria where he begins work on a memoir that will expose all his former agency's covert practices. The CIA catches wind of the book and sends other agents after him, initiating a frenetic game of cat and mouse that spans the globe.
Talkin' Dirty After Dark · 1991Talkin' Dirty After Dark
★ 5.21991
MovieComedy
Terry is an up and coming comedian, but believes politics will get him the big breaks and more time at the popular Dukie's Comedy Club. Just so happens that Terry is 'sleeping' with Ruby Lynn Sinclair, the wife of club owner Dukie Sinclair. What follows is a night of comedy, romance, comedy, action, comedy, and Terry achieving his initial goal: getting $67 dollars to pay his phone bil
America's Dream · 1996America's Dream
★ 6.71996
MovieDramaTV Movie
Made especially for the HBO cable network, this well-wrought feature is comprised of three short stories by three noted black American authors, each of which is directed by a respected black director.
Death of a Prophet · 1981Death of a Prophet
★ 4.81981
MovieDrama
After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in. Despite death threats and intimidation, Malcolm marched on - continuing to spread the word of equality and brotherhood right up until the moment of his brutal and untimely assassination. Highlighted by newsreel footage and interviews, this is the story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Featuring the music of jazz percussionist Max Roach.
Selma, Lord, Selma · 1999Selma, Lord, Selma
★ 7.21999
MovieDramaTV Movie
In 1965 Alabama, an 11 year old girl is touched by a speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. and becomes a devout follower. But her resolution is tested when she joins others in the famed march from Selma to Montgomery.
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Our Friend, Martin · 1999Our Friend, Martin
★ 7.11999
MovieDramaFamily
Two teens are sent back in time to meet Martin Luther King Jr. at several points during his life.
Christine King (voice)
America's Dream · 1996America's Dream
★ 6.71996
MovieDramaTV Movie
Made especially for the HBO cable network, this well-wrought feature is comprised of three short stories by three noted black American authors, each of which is directed by a respected black director.
Mrs. Crawford (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")



