Cuba Gooding
1) Selma
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s historical struggle to secure voting rights for all people. A dangerous and terrifying campaign that culminated with an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1964"--source of summary not specified.
2) Red tails
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Italy, 1944. As the war takes its toll on Allied forces in Europe, a squadron of black pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen are finally given the chance to prove themselves in the sky, even as they battle discrimination on the ground. Featuring jaw-dropping aerial action and thrilling special effects, Red Tails is a breathtaking tribute to the unsung heroes who rose above extraordinary challenges and ultimately soared into history.
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Inspired by a true story about Cecil Gaines, a devoted husband, father, and White House butler who served eight Presidential administrations during the turbulent politics and civil rights battles of twentieth century America.
5) Men of honor
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
The courageous story of an African-American sailor who dared to dream of becoming a U.S. Navy Master Diver. Despite a ruthless training officer and a tragic shipboard accident, Carl's iron will is never broken. Against all odds, he pushes on to achieve the impossible.
Series
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Melvin Udall is an obsessive-compulsive novelist with Manhattan's meanest mouth. But when his neighbor Simon is hospitalized, Melvin is forced to babysit Simon's dog. And that unexpected act of kindness-- along with waitress Carol Connelly-- helps put Melvin back in the human race.
Series
Publisher
PolyGram Video
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Chris Neilson dies to find himself in a heaven more amazing than he could have ever dreamed of. There is one thing missing: his wife. After he dies, his wife, Annie, kills herself and goes to hell. Chris decides to risk eternity in hades for the small chance that he will be able to bring her back to heaven.
Series
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in Harlem. He does so by buying heroin directly from a source in South East Asia, and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. As a result, his product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. His alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his...
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
The journal of a serial killer, that contains the names of the people who will be butchered, is stumbled upon by a reporter. Every path the reporter takes throughout his investigations leads to a nine-year-old orphan who is living in a group home.
10) Gifted hands
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Follows the life of Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, who overcame problems in school and obstacles in life to become a world-renowned neurosurgeon. His lifelong journey led him to become director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children's Center, a bestselling author, and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Includes behind-the-scenes, and featurettes.
11) Sacrifice
Publisher
Millennium Entertainment
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
After a fatal crime is committed upon his wife and daughter, tough undercover cop John Hebron struggles to forgive himself for being unable to save them. Plagued by the past, he turns to the counsel of Father Porter, who has recently experienced his own problems when the church's Holy Mary statue falls into the hands of hoodlum vandals. Mike tries to rehabilitate his life for the sake of his little sister; he entrusts each man with something that...
12) Radio
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
The story of the relationship between a prominent high school football coach in a small South Carolina town and the illiterate, mentally-challenged man nicknamed Radio whom he mentors. Although their friendship raises some eyebrows at first, Radio's growth under the coach's guidance ultimately inspires the local townsfolk.
Series
Language
English
Description
Based on a true story, American Gangster is the story of two men: Frank Lucas, former driver, bouncer, and collector for Bumpy Johnson, the so-called Robin Hood of Harlem; and Richie Roberts, night-school lawyer, detective, and honest cop. Frank is importing heroin direct from Bangkok--by-passing the Italian and Sicilian mafia--undercutting their prices, delivering superior product, and making a fortune. Richie, loathed by cops on the take for turning...
14) Way of war
Publisher
First Look Studios
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Paramilitary operative David Wolfe is a highly trained, deadly assassin assigned to kill a notorious terrorist in the Middle East. During his mission, he stumbles upon a U.S. government conspiracy involving the top members of the administration.
15) Pearl Harbor
Series
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Two childhood best friends, Rafe and Danny, grow up wanting to fly planes. When Rafe gets the chance to join the Royal Air Force during World War II, he takes it, leaving his new love, Evelyn, a dedicated Navy nurse, and Danny, also a pilot, behind. Danny and Evelyn are transferred separately to the idyllic paradise of Hawaii, where they eventually meet through a connection to Rafe, who has been declared missing. But just as the love triangle begins...
16) Dirty
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
A gang member-turned-cop is forced to choose between his conscience and his loyalty. Recruited into an undercover, anti-gang unit of the LAPD, Amrmado Sancho brings his street smarts onto the force that he has sworn to protect. With his partner Salim Adel, the two patrol LA's streets with force.
Publisher
Sterling Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2001?]
Language
English
Description
The story of one man's struggle with his responsibilities as a lawyer and with the appetite of his ego. Prominent New Orleans attorney Lawson Russell (Cuba Gooding, Jr.) puts his name on a best seller he didn't write. However, the novel he stole was a factual account of a series of murders. Haunted by detective Clifford Dubose (Tom Berenger) and the FBI, Lawson Russell must discover who framed him and why.
20) Machete kills
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Language
English
Formats
Description
In his latest mission, Machete is recruited by the U.S. President to stop a crazed global terrorist who is planning to start a nuclear war. Meanwhile, Machete has a bounty on his head, and he faces death from a series of deadly assassins.
