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Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam and his eventual assassination.

A record company intern is hired to accompany out-of-control British rock star Aldous Snow to a concert at L.A.'s Greek Theater.

A successful executive and womanizer finds his lifestyle choices have turned back on him when his new female boss turns out to be an even bigger deviant than he is.

Two New York City cops go after amateur crooks who are trying to rip off the Mafia and start a gang war.

Chris Rock's third HBO comedy special shows him performing his stand-up routine at Apollo Theater in Harlem.

Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour visits London, New York and Johannesburg. Various parts of this tour are edited together to create his fifth HBO stand-up special.

Numerous celebrities pay tribute to the 70th anniversary of the famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York.

With her bold, straightforward style of comedy, Amy Schumer entertains the audience at the Apollo Theater in New York.

Filmed live at the Apollo Theatre in New York, Don Rickles One Night Only, celebrates the life and career of Mr. Warmth; Don Rickles. The special is hosted by Jerry Sienfeld and features clips from Don's career in Hollywood as well as celebrity cameos and jokes galor.

Advanced Style examines the lives of seven unique New Yorkers whose eclectic personal style and vital spirit have guided their approach to aging.

Extravaganza with lots of music legends from the 50s.

"RapMania: The Roots of Rap" showcases many rappers performing at the Apollo Theater in New York City and The Palace Theater in Hollywood.

Put the kids to bed and get ready to throw your inhibitions out the window as red-hot comedian/actor Tracy Morgan makes his HBO stand-up debut--a performance in which no subject, celebrity or situation will be off-limits.

Musical variety filmed at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York City.

WHERE WE'RE FROM captures the rise of underground Hip Hop in Los Angeles during the 90s and 2000s told through Elements, a group of four friends that promoted a weekly club that honored the "elements of Hip Hop" - MCing, DJing, dance, and graffiti art. Part of a generation that found community and refuge through Hip Hop, Elements' audiences returned week after week because they knew they would witness craft and skill, something that at the time was getting lost with the injection of cash and promotion of negative stereotypes into Hip Hop culture by major record labels and commercial media outlets. Directed by DJ Bonds and DJ Breeze, executive produced by Damon Bonds - the three founders and producers of Elements - WHERE WE'RE FROM is structured primarily in interview style with stories from artists, DJs, dancers, radio personalities, promoters and partygoers including live concert footage, MC battles, dancers & DJ performances intertwined with footage from the era, most of it never before seen. Interviewees include: Talib Kweli, DJ Maseo of De La Soul, Aceyalone, Abstract Rude, Myka 9, Ellay Khule, Medusa, DJ Rhettmatic, Mr. Choc, Cut Chemist, Chali 2na, Akil, DJ Nu-Mark, Evidence, Rakaa Iriscience, Immortal Technique, DJ Mark Luv, J-Ro of Tha Alkaholiks, Divine Styler of Scheme Team, The Soul Bros, Jeru the Damaja, Planet Asia, DJ Icy Ice, Asia One, Fidel Rodriguez, DJ MonaLisa, DJ Daz, Carmelita Sanchez, DJ D-Styles, Large Professor, Otherwize, Dotted Line, Seefor, Soren Baker, Orlando from Unity, Darlene Ortiz, BBoy Lil Cesar, Miles Tackett, DJ Rasta Root, AG from DITC, Dave New York, Polo Molina and more.

Film clips of stars like Billie Holiday and Bojangles Robinson meld nicely with burlesque skits, singing and dancing by the hosts, Billy Eckstine, Bunny Briggs, Cab Calloway, Gladys Knight and the Pips, the Mighty Clouds of Joy, Nipsey Russell, Doc Severinsen, Sandman Sims, the Temptations, Jack Albertson and Sarah Vaughan. Natalie Cole, Lou Rawls, Flip Wilson and Ben Vereen headline a flamboyant yet sophisticated paean to Harlem's famed music-and-comedy crucible. NBC Hope Enterprises.

Annual celebration to recognize the best in Soul, R&B and Hip Hop.

A sketch-comedy show (with some stand-up) following the same tradition as "Saturday Night Live" and "In Living Color", featuring a cast of young hopeful comedians, guest stars and a new musical acts for each episode. The cast of this show was primarily black and hispanic, with sketches primarily written around their personal experiences and observations.

A nationwide talent search will once again give aspiring vocalists the chance to follow their dreams and perform at the Apollo. Hosted by Tony Rock.

"BET Harlem Block Party" is a 2000 music concert hosted by Queen Latifah that celebrates the grand opening of BET's new studio in New York City. The Block Party was held at the historic Apollo Theatre in Harlem, and includes live musical performances and several guest appearances.