Al Sharpton

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Al Sharpton

Born October 3, 1954 · New York City, New York, USA (age 71)

Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr. (born October 3, 1954) is an American civil rights activist, Baptist minister, television/radio talk show host and a former White House adviser for President Barack Obama. In 2004, he was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. presidential election. He hosts his own radio talk show, Keepin' It Real, and he makes regular guest appearances cable news telev…

Known For

Malcolm XMalcolm X · 1992
Malcolm X
7.61992
MovieDramaHistory
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
Mr. DeedsMr. Deeds · 2002
Mr. Deeds
5.92002
MovieComedyRomance
When Longfellow Deeds, a small-town pizzeria owner and poet, inherits $40 billion from his deceased uncle, he quickly begins rolling in a different kind of dough. Moving to the big city, Deeds finds himself besieged by opportunists all gunning for their piece of the pie. Babe, a television tabloid reporter, poses as an innocent small-town girl to do an exposé on Deeds.
BamboozledBamboozled · 2000
Bamboozled
6.32000
MovieComedyDrama
Frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea, producer Pierre Delacroix pitches the worst idea he can think of in an attempt to get fired: a 21st century minstrel show. The network not only airs it, but it becomes a smash hit.
Madea Goes to JailMadea Goes to Jail · 2009
Madea Goes to Jail
6.52009
MovieComedyCrime
After a high-speed car chase, Madea winds up behind bars because her quick temper gets the best of her. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Josh Hardaway lands a case that's too personal to handle: that of a young prostitute and former drug addict named Candace, also a childhood friend. When Candace winds up in jail, Madea takes the young woman under her protective wing.
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved BostonJames Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston · 2008
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
6.62008
MovieDocumentaryMusic
On April 5, 1968, soul legend James Brown performed a concert in Boston that many say shielded that city from the kinds of devastating riots that ripped other cities apart after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
James Brown: Soul SurvivorJames Brown: Soul Survivor · 2003
James Brown: Soul Survivor
7.72003
MovieDocumentaryMusic
James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's a dark side to Brown's success that includes stints in prison and unceasing tabloid speculation. This in-depth documentary takes a look at the meteoric highs and deep lows of Brown's career, offering some fascinating insights from the Godfather of Soul himself, as well as interview footage with Chuck D, Little Richard, Wyclef Jean and many others.
Good HairGood Hair · 2009
Good Hair
6.52009
MovieDocumentaryComedy
An exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, GOOD HAIR visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and Indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and self-esteem of the black community.
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) · 2021
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
7.62021
MovieMusicDocumentary
During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in a basement, unseen for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America's history lost — until now.

Movies

Malcolm XMalcolm X · 1992
Malcolm X
7.61992
MovieDramaHistory
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
Mr. DeedsMr. Deeds · 2002
Mr. Deeds
5.92002
MovieComedyRomance
When Longfellow Deeds, a small-town pizzeria owner and poet, inherits $40 billion from his deceased uncle, he quickly begins rolling in a different kind of dough. Moving to the big city, Deeds finds himself besieged by opportunists all gunning for their piece of the pie. Babe, a television tabloid reporter, poses as an innocent small-town girl to do an exposé on Deeds.
BamboozledBamboozled · 2000
Bamboozled
6.32000
MovieComedyDrama
Frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea, producer Pierre Delacroix pitches the worst idea he can think of in an attempt to get fired: a 21st century minstrel show. The network not only airs it, but it becomes a smash hit.
Madea Goes to JailMadea Goes to Jail · 2009
Madea Goes to Jail
6.52009
MovieComedyCrime
After a high-speed car chase, Madea winds up behind bars because her quick temper gets the best of her. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Josh Hardaway lands a case that's too personal to handle: that of a young prostitute and former drug addict named Candace, also a childhood friend. When Candace winds up in jail, Madea takes the young woman under her protective wing.
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved BostonJames Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston · 2008
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
6.62008
MovieDocumentaryMusic
On April 5, 1968, soul legend James Brown performed a concert in Boston that many say shielded that city from the kinds of devastating riots that ripped other cities apart after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
James Brown: Soul SurvivorJames Brown: Soul Survivor · 2003
James Brown: Soul Survivor
7.72003
MovieDocumentaryMusic
James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's a dark side to Brown's success that includes stints in prison and unceasing tabloid speculation. This in-depth documentary takes a look at the meteoric highs and deep lows of Brown's career, offering some fascinating insights from the Godfather of Soul himself, as well as interview footage with Chuck D, Little Richard, Wyclef Jean and many others.
Good HairGood Hair · 2009
Good Hair
6.52009
MovieDocumentaryComedy
An exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, GOOD HAIR visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and Indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and self-esteem of the black community.
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) · 2021
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
7.62021
MovieMusicDocumentary
During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in a basement, unseen for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America's history lost — until now.
The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and the Rise of BLMThe Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and the Rise of BLM · 2022
The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and the Rise of BLM
6.62022
MovieDocumentary
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, the media concocted a narrative that justified a summer of worldwide riots and helped contribute to the rise of Black Lives Matter who used the chaos to raise 90 million dollars. In this documentary, Candace Owens follows the money and discovers exactly how the money was spent and where it did—and didn’t go.
Let's TalkLet's Talk · 2000
Let's Talk
10.02000
MovieDrama
Out of desperation to save a television talk show that is dying in the ratings, the producer decides to do a controversial episode on racism. He invites representatives from four hate groups, a Neo-Nazi, a Black Hebrew Israelite, a Black Muslim, and a White Separatist on the program to air their views, plying a sensationalist formula that, with the assistance of his manipulative emcee, leads to bloody mayhem.
Pursuit of EqualityPursuit of Equality · 2005
Pursuit of Equality
3.02005
MovieDocumentary
By issuing marriage licenses to same gender couples, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom uproots the status quo and attempts to change the way the nation looks at life, love, and marriage.
Looking for LennyLooking for Lenny · 2011
Looking for Lenny
5.42011
MovieDocumentary
In-depth documentary that uses Lenny Bruce's legacy to explore the present condition of the fear of words and expression.
Satan & AdamSatan & Adam · 2018
Satan & Adam
7.32018
MovieDocumentary
One was a demon on guitar; the other was fresh out of school and no slouch on harmonica. SATAN & ADAM is a celebration of friendship and the blues comprised of documentary footage shot over the course of two decades.
The Black GodfatherThe Black Godfather · 2019
The Black Godfather
6.62019
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.
The Central Park FiveThe Central Park Five · 2012
The Central Park Five
7.02012
MovieDocumentary
In 1989, five black and Latino teenagers from Harlem were arrested and later convicted of raping a white woman in New York City's Central Park. They spent between 6 and 13 years in prison before a serial rapist confessed that he alone had committed the crime, leading to their convictions being overturned. Set against a backdrop of a decaying city beset by violence and racial tension, this is the story of that horrific crime, the rush to judgment by the police, a media clamoring for sensational stories and an outraged public, and the five lives upended by this miscarriage of justice.
RaceRace · 2010
Race
6.82010
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Can one recent local election in Louisiana tell us anything about the state of race relations in twenty-first century America? RACE is a story of high ground and low roads in post-Katrina New Orleans politics.
United We Stand: The Ali SummitUnited We Stand: The Ali Summit · 2018
United We Stand: The Ali Summit
2018
MovieDocumentary
Chronicling the single-afternoon gathering (June 4, 1967) of 11 American athletes and a politician. Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, to have a discussion with Muhammad Ali about his refusal to enter the Vietnam War draft.
Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad AliBlood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali · 2021
Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali
7.32021
MovieDocumentaryHistory
From a chance meeting to a tragic fallout, Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali's extraordinary bond cracks under the weight of distrust and shifting ideals.
Get Me Roger StoneGet Me Roger Stone · 2017
Get Me Roger Stone
7.02017
MovieDocumentary
From his days of testifying at the Watergate hearings to advising recent presidential candidate Donald Trump, Roger Stone has long offended people on both sides of the political fence as a force in conservative America. Outspoken author, pundit, ahead of his time election strategist, this is his story.
I Am MLK Jr.I Am MLK Jr. · 2018
I Am MLK Jr.
8.82018
MovieDocumentary
This feature documentary deeply explores Dr. King, his experience, his legacy and the Movement at large through key events – The Montgomery Bus Boycott, The Birmingham Campaign, March on Washington, the Selma Movement and Assassination and Legacy.
The Subtext of a Yale EducationThe Subtext of a Yale Education · 1999
The Subtext of a Yale Education
1999
MovieDocumentary
Two years in labor relations at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, during the decade of the 1990s.
MaynardMaynard · 2017
Maynard
5.22017
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Director Sam Pollard constructs a portrait of charismatic trailblazer Maynard Jackson, who became Atlanta’s first black mayor in 1973. The son of pastors raised in the segregated South, Jackson entered college at 14 and took office at 35. During his three-term tenure, he led the city through the traumatic Atlanta child murders scare and triumphantly hosted the 1996 Olympics, all while championing racial equality. Family and colleagues, including Bill Clinton, Andrew Young and Al Sharpton, tell the epic story of a dynamic leader and his legacy of honor and progress.
The Last PartyThe Last Party · 1993
The Last Party
5.21993
MovieDocumentary
A youthful perspective on the 1992 presidential campaign with a witty, cautionary message to young Americans to start participating in democracy or get the kind of government they deserve.
Atrocity Inc.Atrocity Inc. · 2024
Atrocity Inc.
10.02024
MovieDocumentaryWar
In an exclusive new documentary, Max Blumenthal rips the cover off the media deceptions and atrocity hoaxes Israel pushed after October 7 to create political space for its gruesome assault on the Gaza Strip. Blumenthal exposes the US mainstream media's role as a megaphone for the Israeli government, introducing new lies even after their initial ones were debunked. Atrocity Inc raises serious questions about the official narrative of October 7, while revealing how Israel's army has consciously engaged in the same hideous atrocities which it falsely accused Palestinian militants of committing.

TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit · 1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
8.01999
SeriesCrimeDrama
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 1996
The Daily Show
6.41996
SeriesComedy
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen · 2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
5.02009
SeriesComedy
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert · 2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.12015
SeriesComedy
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
Real Time with Bill MaherReal Time with Bill Maher · 2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
6.12003
SeriesComedy
Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.
The Colbert ReportThe Colbert Report · 2005
The Colbert Report
6.92005
SeriesComedy
The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits.
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live · 1975
Saturday Night Live
6.91975
SeriesComedy
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
RawRaw · 1993
Raw
6.81993
Series
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! · 2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.32003
SeriesComedy
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'Brien · 1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.31993
SeriesComedy
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.
SherriSherri · 2022
Sherri
2.62022
Series
Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews.
Boston LegalBoston Legal · 2004
Boston Legal
7.92004
SeriesComedyDrama
Alan Shore and Denny Crane lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston law firm in a series focusing on the professional and personal lives of brilliant but often emotionally challenged attorneys. A spin-off of long-running series The Practice.
Fox News SundayFox News Sunday · 1996
Fox News Sunday
3.81996
Series
Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace is a Sunday morning news/talk show on the Fox Broadcasting Company; since 2003, Fox News Sunday has been hosted by Chris Wallace.
Anderson Cooper 360°Anderson Cooper 360° · 2003
Anderson Cooper 360°
5.42003
Series
Anderson Cooper goes beyond the headlines to tell stories from many points of view, so you can make up your own mind about the news.
GirlfriendsGirlfriends · 2000
Girlfriends
7.32000
SeriesDramaComedy
A friend group of black women face life's tests and triumphs together. From dating to divorce, and friends to family to relationships, Joan, Maya, Lynn and Toni support each other despite their differing backgrounds.
EmpireEmpire · 2015
Empire
7.12015
SeriesDrama
A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.
Rescue MeRescue Me · 2004
Rescue Me
7.62004
SeriesDrama
The aftermath of 9/11 has left the firefighters of the NYFD traumatized, and no one more so than Tommy Gavin. Recently separated from his wife and their three kids, Tommy drifts between sorrow and anger as he tries to shake the recurring nightmares of his fallen comrades, especially his late cousin, Jimmy Keefe. Working alongside veterans like Lt. “Lou” Shea, Franco Rivera and Sean Garrity, and rookie Mike Lombardi, Tommy battles alcohol and drugs as he struggles to remain first and foremost a New York City firefighter.
Firing Line with Margaret HooverFiring Line with Margaret Hoover · 2018
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
8.02018
Series
Join author, activist and commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and voices from across the ideological spectrum.
My Wife and KidsMy Wife and Kids · 2001
My Wife and Kids
7.42001
SeriesComedyFamily
Michael Kyle is a loving husband and modern-day patriarch who rules his household with a unique and distinct parenting style. As he teaches his three children some of life's lessons, he does so with his own brand of humor.
New York UndercoverNew York Undercover · 1994
New York Undercover
7.31994
SeriesDramaCrime
New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover detectives in New York City's Fourth Precinct who were assigned to investigate various crimes and gang-related cases.
Basketball: A Love StoryBasketball: A Love Story · 2018
Basketball: A Love Story
7.32018
SeriesDocumentary
'Basketball: A Love Story' is a series of 62 interconnected short stories that creates a vibrant mosaic of the game, featuring 165 exclusive interviews. The cast encompasses basketball's most prominent figures and explores the complex nature of love as it relates to the game.
StarStar · 2016
Star
8.02016
SeriesDrama
Star is a tough-as-nails young woman who came up in the foster care system and decides one day to take control of her destiny. She tracks down her sister, Simone, and her Instagram bestie, Alexandra, and together, the trio journeys to Atlanta with the hope of becoming music superstars.
The Chris Rock ShowThe Chris Rock Show · 1997
The Chris Rock Show
4.61997
SeriesComedy
The Chris Rock Show is a late night comedy talk show featured on HBO. It was created by Chris Rock and featured various guests. The show won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program in 1999. It ran for five seasons from 1997 to 2000.
JANET JACKSON.JANET JACKSON. · 2022
JANET JACKSON.
7.52022
SeriesDocumentary
The documentary takes viewers through Janet Jackson's life and career, contain never-before-seen footage, and feature home videos from the legendary artist. Jackson discusses her controversial 2004 Super Bowl halftime show performance with Justin Timberlake, her father Joe Jackson, the death of her brother Michael Jackson, and more.