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1. Birth of Cool
Comedy, Drama | Announced
Follows the adventures and misadventures of students and teachers on campus, as they try to make it through the weird, hilarious, stressful, often sobering, sometimes surreal school year while growing a bit in the process.
2. Gifted & Black
Documentary | Announced
Follows the traditions of Black music to connect, going from the plantation to the Pulitzer Prize.
Director: James Adolphus
3. Untitled Obehi Janice Project
Announced
Janice, a Nigerian-American woman in tech who spends her days navigating her peers at the co-working space she works, the angel investors who aren't giving her the seed money she needs.
4. Rollin
Comedy | Announced
Follows a skater and her ragtag rink crew. They will find drive and deliverance on the hardwood at an ATL skating rink.
5. Untitled MGM/Sammy Davis Jr. Biopic
Biography, Drama | Announced
Flashbacks painting the picture of Sammy's rise from child prodigy to global superstar. It includes the unimaginable racism he faced, and his determination to fight prejudice in Hollywood and elsewhere.
8.
The Chi (2018– )
Episode:
The Aftermath
(2024)
TV-MA | Drama
Victor and Emmett deal with the consequences of their decision to take on Douda. Kiesha worries about her family's safety, while Jada and Darnell make moves to keep everyone safe. Alicia cashes in a favor from Bianca.
Director: Boma Iluma | Stars: Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Marquis Sewell
9.
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! (1998– )
WWDTM: Lena Waithe
(2024 Podcast Episode)
Comedy
Stars: Adam Burke, Negin Farsad, Maz Jobrani, Bill Kurtis
10. A Thousand and One (2023)
R | 117 min | Crime, Drama
After unapologetic and fiercely loyal Inez kidnaps her son Terry from the foster care system, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City.
Director: A.V. Rockwell | Stars: Teyana Taylor, Aaron Kingsley Adetola, Aven Courtney, Josiah Cross
Votes: 6,905
11. House Party (I) (2023)
R | 100 min | Comedy
From New Line Cinema comes your VIP ticket into the hottest event of the year:"House Party," the remix to the fan-favorite '90s classic.
Director: Calmatic | Stars: Jacob Latimore, Tosin Cole, Karen Obilom, D.C. Young Fly
Votes: 4,315
12. Kokomo City (2023)
R | 73 min | Documentary
A raw depiction of the lives of four black trans sex workers as they confront the dichotomy between the black community and themselves.
Director: D. Smith | Stars: Daniella Carter, Dominique Silver, Koko Da Doll, Liyah Mitchell
Votes: 976
13. Chang Can Dunk (2023)
PG | 109 min | Drama, Family, Sport
A young Asian-American teen and basketball fanatic who just wants to dunk and get the girl ends up learning much more about himself, his best friends, and his mother.
Director: Jingyi Shao | Stars: Bloom Li, Ben Wang, Zoe Renee, Mardy Ma
Votes: 1,583
14. Being Mary Tyler Moore (2023)
TV-PG | 119 min | Documentary
Explores the vanguard career of Mary, who, as an actor, performer, and advocate, revolutionized the portrayal of women in media, redefined their roles in show business, and inspired generations to dream big and make it on their own.
Director: James Adolphus | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, James L. Brooks, Rob Reiner, Treva Silverman
Votes: 1,062
15. The 2010s (2023)
TV-MA | 384 min | Documentary
CNN audiences are invited to look back at the 2010s, a turbulent era marked by political and social upheaval, culminating in the single most dramatic year of the 21st century: 2020.
Stars: Dana Bash, Van Jones, John Heilemann, Tim Naftali
Votes: 123
16. The Ballad of Tita and the Machines (2023)
14 min | Short, Sci-Fi
Tita, an injured elderly strawberry picker, reluctantly hires an AI Humanoid to substitute her and unexpectedly attracts the curiosity of the creators of this technology when their AI workers aren't to do her back-breaking work.
Director: Miguel Angel Caballero | Stars: Laura Patalano, Luis Antonio Aldana, Nico Greetham, Juan Alfonso
Votes: 37
17. Sarajin (2023)
Short, Drama
An immigrant fishing family is forced to decide whether to stay or leave Alaska after the snow crabs they depend on for their livelihood disappear. Pronounced sa-la-jin, the title is based ... See full summary »
Director: Justin Kim WooSok | Stars: Jongman Kim, Cole Connor, Paul Dillon, Taehee Kim
18. Order for Pickup (2023)
13 min | Short, Drama
Trapped in a cycle of work and self-isolation, burnt out Kelsey's reality starts to blur until an irregular order for pickup disrupts everything.
Director: Jackie! Zhou | Stars: Alvin Henry Jr., River Song Hiro, Tiger Song Hiro, Teddy Lee
Votes: 7
19. Rocky Road on Channel Three (2023)
14 min | Short
A man has a life-changing encounter with an otherworldly ice cream truck.
Director: James Rogers III | Stars: Dom Chanel, Camden Coley, Luke James, James Nichols II
20. Macro's 5th Annual Pre-Oscars Party (2023 Video)
Short, Reality-TV
An annual celebration of excellence, the MACRO Pre-Oscars Party, fetes all the nominees of color. This beautiful and festive gathering has become a highly coveted invite and a must-attend event during the award season.
Directors: Charles D. King, Stacey Walker King | Stars: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Chanté Adams, Jimmy Akingbola, Quinta Brunson
21. In Your Light, Do We See Light (2023)
16 min | Short, Drama
A promising Asian photographer fighting against the last stage of her sudden vision loss, needs to prepare for her biggest exhibition before going blind.
Director: Joey Xuetong Zhao | Stars: Grace Chang, B Z Cullins, Sophia Dunn-Walker, Ren Holly Liu
22. Last Days of the Lab (2023)
13 min | Short, Drama
A mother and daughter sift through old memories as they prepare to permanently close down their family's photo lab.
Director: María Alvarez | Stars: Alex Felix, Arianna Ortiz, Juan Francisco Villa, Reggie P. Louis
Votes: 9
23. The Gag (2023)
Short, Musical
Director: Larry Owens | Stars: Giuliana Carullo, Sandra Okuboyejo, Sherie Rene Scott, Mary Testa
24.
The Chi (2018– )
Episode:
New Chi City
(2023)
TV-MA | Drama
Kiesha and Jake plans for exciting new career paths whereas Victor is awaiting the election results. For Emmett's the new venture yields big results but strains his personal life.
Director: Nancy C. Mejia | Stars: Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr.
Votes: 48
25.
IMDb on the Scene - Interviews (2017– )
Episode:
A Thousand and One
(2023)
Not Rated | Talk-Show
Filmmaker A.V. Rockwell, producer Lena Waithe, and star Teyana Taylor sit down with IMDb to discuss 'A Thousand and One.'
Stars: Alex Logan, A.V. Rockwell, Teyana Taylor, Lena Waithe
26.
Sherri (2022– )
Episode:
Lena Waithe/Paula Newsome
(2023)
Talk-Show
Headlines; actress Lena Waithe and director A.V. Rockwell (movie, "A Thousand and One"); actress Paula Newsome (CBS-TV series, "CSI: Vegas");
Stars: Sherri Shepherd, Paula Newsome, A.V. Rockwell, Lena Waithe
27.
The Chi (2018– )
Episode:
Mo' Douda, Mo' Problems
(2023)
TV-MA | Drama
Emmett and Kiesha take a big leap. Shaad launches a new business. Jamal returns to town on a mission. Papa struggles with his faith. Rob and Tiff make a potentially life-altering connection.
Director: Johnson Cheng | Stars: Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr.
Votes: 49
28.
The Chi (2018– )
Episode:
House Party
(2023)
TV-MA | Drama
Emmett contends with an unexpected gift. Victor surprises Fatima. Lynae starts to doubt Bakari's intentions. Papa defends Kenya. Darnell issues a warning, while Rob looks for clues.
Director: Rashaad Ernesto Green | Stars: Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr.
Votes: 39
29.
The Chi (2018– )
Episode:
ReUp
(2023)
TV-MA | Drama
Papa introduces Kenya to the crew, but Maisha is doubtful on Jemma's dedication. Tiff and Rob make strides with their business.
Director: Anthony Shim | Stars: Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr.
Votes: 39
30.
The Chi (2018– )
Episode:
One of Them Nights
(2023)
TV-MA | Drama
Kevin, Jake, Papa and the crew celebrate a major milestone. Emmett questions Douda. Kiesha asks for help. Jamal issues a warning to Bakari over Lynae. Shaad makes a potentially life-altering decision.
Director: Johnson Cheng | Stars: Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr.
Votes: 54
31.
The Chi (2018– )
Episode:
Boyz II Men
(2023)
TV-MA | Drama
Pressure mounts on Victor. Emmett makes Douda an offer. A defiant Papa tests his father Pastor Stanley's patience. Dre's actions spark doubt in Nina. Kevin celebrates a major achievement.
Director: Shanrica Evans | Stars: Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr.
Votes: 69
32.
The Chi (2018– )
Episode:
Long Live
(2023)
TV-MA | Drama
The community reels at a loss. Jake's sage advice to Victor provides clarity. A past memory sparks a breakthrough for Kiesha. Bakari confronts Nuck. Nina makes a startling confession.
Director: Boma Iluma | Stars: Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr.
Votes: 50
33.
The Chi (2018– )
Episode:
Who Shot Ya?
(2023)
TV-MA | Drama
The aftermath of unexpected events ripples through the city. Darnell makes a bold offer. Alicia confronts Tiff.
Director: Rashaad Ernesto Green | Stars: Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr.
Votes: 49
34.
CBS Mornings (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #3.63
(2023)
TV-G | News
Actors Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Berstein, Luke Kirby, Tony Shalhoub, and Marin Hinkle (TV series, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"); producer Lena Waithe and actress Teyana Taylor (movie, "A ... See full summary »
Stars: Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, Nate Burleson, Alex Borstein
35.
The 2010s (2023)
Episode:
Peak TV
(2023)
TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary
The 2010s welcomed outstanding shows in TV history and is known as "the second golden age of television." Beyond Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad, innovations in streaming led to opportunities for new types of voices and diverse audiences.
Stars: Lorraine Ali, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, David Bianculli, Rachel Bloom
Votes: 24
36.
Project Runway (2004– )
Episode:
Seeing Red
(2023)
TV-PG | 65 min | Reality-TV
In a Project Runway first, the designers are forced to share a single bolt of fabric to demonstrate how they can stand out from one another and prove why they're the top designer. Tensions ... See full summary »
Stars: Brittany Allen, Laurence Basse, Fabio Costa, Bishme Cromartie
Votes: 31
37. The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The daily life of Penny Proud as she hilariously navigates growing up in a rambunctious house with a loving mom and an overly protective father.
Stars: Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Paula Jai Parker, Alisa Reyes
Votes: 5,058
38. Beauty (2022)
R | 95 min | Drama, Romance
A gifted young Black woman struggles to maintain her voice and identity after she’s offered a lucrative recording contract.
Director: Andrew Dosunmu | Stars: Gracie Marie Bradley, Aleyse Shannon, Niecy Nash, Giancarlo Esposito
Votes: 831
39. Sherri (2022– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Sherri Shepherd, actress, comedian and Emmy Award winner, presents live audiences with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations and daytime gatherings, including interviews with celebrities and people of interest.
Stars: Sherri Shepherd, Milly Almodovar, Tammy Pescatelli, Melissa Garcia
Votes: 140
40. The Oscars (2022 TV Special)
TV-14 | 170 min | Biography
The 94th Academy Awards held on March 27th, 2022. Hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, it honors films released in 2021. A scandal surrounding Will Smith slapping Chris Rock occurs.
Directors: Glenn Weiss, Troy Miller | Stars: Jesse Plemons, Kirsten Dunst, Timothée Chalamet, Jake Gyllenhaal
Votes: 1,148
41. Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration (2022 TV Special)
TV-MA | 96 min | Documentary, Comedy
A comedy variety special featuring LGBTQ+ comedy icons and emerging voices.
Directors: Page Hurwitz, Linda Mendoza | Stars: James Adomian, Sandra Bernhard, Joel Kim Booster, Guy Branum
Votes: 915
42. Kym (2022 Podcast Series)
Comedy
From creative visionary Lena Waithe and Hillman Grad Productions (Queen and Slim and The Chi) comes a Hollywood story you rarely get to hear. Introducing Kym, Audible's brand-new, raw as ... See full summary »
Stars: Kym Whitley, Carter Lee Hamilton, Sherri Shepherd, David A. Arnold
Votes: 13
43. The 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2022 TV Special)
TV-14 | 98 min
Honoring the best achievements in film and television performances for the 2021; presented live at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
Director: Sandra Restrepo | Stars: Jesse Plemons, Kirsten Dunst, Hannah Waddingham, Alexandra Daddario
Votes: 61
44. Huella (2022)
15 min | Short, Thriller
When her grandmother's death unleashes a generational curse, a disenchanted flamenco dancer resigned to a desk job is forced to experience the five stages of grief through a visit from her ... See full summary »
Director: Gabriela Ortega | Stars: Shakira Barrera, Denise Blasor, Carla Valentine, Celeste Lanuza
Votes: 41
45. Empty Bases (2022)
15 min | Short, Drama
During the telecast of a historic Dodgers game, a Latinx mother working as a live-in caretaker struggles between the demands of her job and finding a way to stay connected with her children through the family's love of baseball.
Director: Jalmer Caceres | Stars: Jeffrey Hedquist, Will Madden, Ashley Jade Martinez, Caleb Martinez
46. Amina (II) (2022)
13 min | Short
Haunted by the loss of her partner, a former astronaut struggles to connect with her unborn child.
Director: Shanrica Evans | Stars: Mona McAllen, Kasper, Arun Storrs, Alexandra Diaz
47. Before Dawn, Kabul Time (2022)
Short, Drama
In the wake of the Americans announcing their withdrawal from Afghanistan, an Afghan prosecutor fleeing from the Taliban seeks the help of an American journalist to evacuate Kabul, before the last plane departs.
Director: Tara Motamedi | Stars: Neagheen Homaifar, Amogh Kapoor, Wida Karim, Gilda Momeni
Votes: 10
48. Crooked Trees Gon Give Me Wings (2022)
Short, Fantasy, History
Bertie Bee Hooks, the gifted granddaughter of an experienced midwife, absorbs the wisdom of folk medicine and a mystical connection to the spirit world as she becomes exposed to the tragedies of a wounded American past.
Director: Cara Lawson | Stars: Devon Knightner, Nick Benas, India Marie Cross, KeShun Freeman
49. The 25th Filial Exemplar (2022)
15 min | Short, Drama
A valet attendant dresses up as his late sister to help his mother deal with grief, and prove that he's the most filial son.
Director: Leon Cheo | Stars: Huang Lei, Charles Pang, Alyssa Leanne So
50. 100% USDA Certified Organic Homemade Tofu (2022)
14 min | Short, Comedy
Nikki spices things up at her mom's struggling tofu restaurant while working to afford her breast augmentation surgery.
Director: Gbenga Komolafe | Stars: Miju Kim Pascual, Twon Pope, Twon Marcel Pope, Austria Wang
Votes: 17