Clifton Powell
1) Fade Away
Author
Language
English
Description
In a city where the high school drop out rate is at its highest, a pre-destined path of murder, crime, and drug trafficking seems to be the only way of life for teenagers growing up in Liberty City. Kenny, a young basketball star, is one of the few teens that breaks away from the social constraints by dismissing the peer pressure of joining a gang. Kenny accepts a scholarship to play college basketball at one of the states top universities. However,...
Publisher
Lifetime
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (87 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Gabrielle has it all--a devoted husband, a beautiful daughter, and a great job. When Gabrielle's father suddenly reveals she has a half-sister, Keisha, Gabrielle is delighted. But Keisha wants more than a sisterly bond from Gabrielle.
4) Norbit
Language
English
Formats
Description
Mild-mannered Norbit has a second chance at love with his childhood sweetheart, but the one major obstacle standing in his way is jealous Rasputia, his larger-than-life fiancee.
Series
Publisher
Urban Works Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
1 DVD (150 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Dominique and Blair are a young couple on their way up the ladder of wealth and social status. But when Dominique falls for Joshua, a working man, she must make a choice between the comfort and money represented by Blair, and the romantic ideal of Joshua.
6) Lockdown
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2003
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (105 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Avery had it all: his beautiful girlfriend Krista, a young son and a full scholarship ahead of him. In the blink of an eye, it was all gone. What started as a night out with his buddies ended with the shooting of a cop and Avery behind bars. He's innocent, but that doesn't matter in a place that has its own set of rules. As Krista works to prove his innocence, Avery struggles to survive the hardships of prison life.
7) The Gospel
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Special ed.; widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 111 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
As a teenager, David was studying to follow in his fathers footsteps, by becoming a minister. However, after his mother suddenly dies and his father arrives late, David accuses his father of caring more about others than his mother. David decides to run away and eventually becomes a hot young R & B performer. However, when his father becomes ill he returns home to find his father's church in disarray. David finds that his former best friend, now a...
8) Ray
Language
English
Description
Ray Charles went blind at the age of seven. Inspired by his mother who insisted he make his own way, he found his calling at the keyboard. 'Ray' follows as he overcomes drug addiction while becoming one of the country's most beloved performers.
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Angie is the daughter of a stern but loving bishop. She becomes attracted to the hunky star of a traveling gospel show. They decide to hit the road, and head straight into romance. But life on the road isn't what it seems and the actor's ongoing lies and abuse eventually trigger an epiphany for her, sending the prodigal daughter home to the father and the keyboardist that love her.
10) Prodigal
Author
Language
English
Description
In a gritty city, a conflicted individual faces a tough choice between dangerous streets and caring for a disabled sibling. Love, family, and danger collide as they navigate their future.
Series
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Craig and Day-Day have finally gotten jobs as mall security guards and have moved into their own crib. When a fake Santa robs their rundown apartment on Christmas Eve, the two embark on an adventure to track down the bandit and retrieve their stolen loot.