Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction.

Starring Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz

The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe

Welcome to the Lost 90's Television Saturday Morning Cartoon block!! This is going to be the place for 90s nostalgia. | Step Up | Full Movie | | ABOUT THIS MOVIE | Tyler Gage (Channing Tatum) has been in and out of trouble for most of his life and after finding himself before the judge again, he is sentenced to 200 hours of community service mopping floors at the Maryland School of the Arts. He quickly catches the eye of Nora (Jenna Dewan), a gifted ballet student, who is trying to use hip-hop moves with her classical routines. After some initial hesitation, Nora convinces Tyler to help her with her dance routines and the sparks fly. MORE to come so stay tuned and

Words by Heart is a poignant 1985 TV movie that explores themes of racial prejudice and resilience through the eyes of a young African American girl, Lena Sills, in a small Midwestern town. Words by Heart was directed by Robert C. Thompson and features performances by actors such as Robert Hooks and Alfre Woodard. The film is based on the 1979 novel by Ouida Sebestyen, which further enriches its narrative depth. Storyline: After moving north from the Deep South at the turn of the 20th century, the Sills family finds prejudice waiting for them in the small Midwestern town of Bethel Springs, as seen through the eyes of the family's young daughter, Lena. In a town where the rules of segregation apply to all manner of daily life, do the values of empathy, forgiveness, and friendship stand a chance? Themes: The film addresses important themes such as empathy, forgiveness, and the struggle against racial injustice. It portrays the Sills family's determination to overcome adversity and the moral conflicts that arise in a racially divided society. The narrative emphasizes the importance of community, understanding, and resilience in the face of prejudice. We do not own the rights to any of this film. This film is being used for historical and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Black Excellence:

Starring Ed Call, Leo Geter, Robert Hooks

A struggling primary school teacher is forced to take drastic action because of a foul-mouthed, violent student, and uncovers how her community will turn a blind eye to the most outrageous events to preserve harmony and their sense of safety.

Starring Saoirse Ronan, Eddie Waller, Nia Brown

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Starring Freddie Bartholomew, Dolores Costello, C. Aubrey Smith

Home of the Brave is a 1949 American war drama film that explores racial prejudice in the U.S. military through the story of a Black soldier traumatized by combat. It is based on a 1945 play of the same name by Arthur Laurents. It was directed by Mark Robson, and stars Douglas Dick, Jeff Corey, Lloyd Bridges, Frank Lovejoy, James Edwards, and Steve Brodie. The original play featured the protagonist being Jewish, rather than black. The National Board of Review named the film the eighth best of 1949. The film takes its name from the last line of the "Star Spangled Banner" "And the home of the brave?" Home of the Brave managed to combine three of the top film genres of 1949: the war film, the psychological drama, and the problems of African Americans. The film utilizes the recurrent theme of a diverse group of men being subjected to the horror of war and their individual reactions, in this case, to the hell of jungle combat against the Japanese in World War II. Production: When Laurents sold the rights to the play to Hollywood, he was told that the lead character would be turned from Jewish into black because "Jews have been done". Overview: Home of the Brave follows a Black WWII soldier on a perilous reconnaissance mission with an all-white squad, confronting both the dangers of combat and the corrosive effects of racism. Blending war drama with psychological depth, it offers a tense, character-driven story acclaimed for its honest portrayal of prejudice. Praised for performances, particularly James Edwards, it remains a pioneering and socially significant classic worth watching. Storyline: A sensitive, educated black man's World War II-time problems. This is essentially the duplicate of his peace-time problems which are pointed up in a flashback of his life, and primarily of his war-time adventures with four white soldiers on a dangerous reconnaissance mission on a Japanese-held island. Summary: Reviewers say 'Home of the Brave' delivers outstanding performances, particularly from James Edwards and Lloyd Bridges, in a groundbreaking examination of military racism that remains powerfully relevant today. The film's psychological depth and emotional weight create a thought-provoking experience that challenges audiences to confront prejudice. Most praise Carl Foreman's hard-hitting screenplay. Despite being a landmark film, some lament its relative obscurity. In 1959, famed stand-up comedian and social critic Lenny Bruce, as part of a monologue on The Steve Allen Show, criticized Hollywood for its exploitation of race relations just for the sake of profit and without really saying anything, but he singled out Home of the Brave as being a good picture that touched on racial issues that were important. We do not own the rights to any of this film. This film is being used for historical and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Black Excellence:

Starring Jeff Corey, James Edwards, Lloyd Bridges

A struggling primary school teacher is forced to take drastic action because of a foul-mouthed, violent student, and uncovers how her community will turn a blind eye to the most outrageous events to preserve harmony and their sense of safety.

Bright Road is a 1953 low-budget film adapted from the Christopher Award-winning short story "See How They Run" by Mary Elizabeth Vroman. Directed by Gerald Mayer and featuring a nearly all-black cast, the film stars Dorothy Dandridge as an idealistic first-year elementary school teacher trying to communicate with a problem student. The film is also notable as the first appearance by Harry Belafonte, who costars as the principal of the school. Bright Road was groundbreaking for its positive and realistic depiction of Black professionals in a time when such portrayals were rare in Hollywood. Dandridge had been attracted to the lack of racial conflict in the story. She wrote that she was "profoundly fond of ... a theme which showed that beneath any color skin, people were simply people. I had a feeling that themes like this might do more real good than the more hard-hitting protest pictures. I wanted any black girl in the audience to look at me performing in this film and be able to say to herself, 'Why, this schoolteacher could be me.'" Alongside schoolteacher Jane Richards (Dorothy Dandridge) is Principal Williams (Harry Belafonte), who provides support as Jane seeks to inspire and uplift her students. The film is a touching portrayal of perseverance, the power of education, and the impact of dedicated Black educators on young lives. Synopsis: A young teacher helps a troubled student who's fascinated by a caterpillar's metamorphosis. After losing his sister and facing challenges, he proves himself by handling a bee crisis at school. Plot: A drama starring Dorothy Dandridge as a dedicated teacher in a rural African American community. The film explores her struggles and triumphs as she aims to inspire her young students, confronting societal challenges along the way. Review: "Bright Road" is a film that Hollywood decided to present with an almost all black cast, something that was not done often prior to the fifties and the arrival of such stars as Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belafonte, and the man that would make it all possible for other performers of color: Sidney Poitier! The story is simple, and yet, it speaks volumes of what a good teacher can do to inspire the young people in her charge. Jane Richards is such a person. She sees the good bottled inside C.T. Young, the rebellious poor boy that, deep inside, is a wonderful youngster who has had no luck with other teachers in the school, who have made him repeat two years and haven't really seen the potential in him. Dorothy Dandridge makes a sweet, yet firm Jane Richards. She was a star that could do anything, as proved by her other films, most notably in "Carmen Jones". She was a beautiful presence in this film, who with her positive attitude changes and inspires her students. Tall and handsome Harry Belafonte is seen as the Principal in his screen debut. Dandridge and Belafonte are an attractive duo when they are onscreen together. Philip Hepburn played C.T. Young with conviction for such a small child. Bright Road showcases an inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and transformation. Through powerful performances and a compelling narrative, the film explores the challenges of education, love, and growth. CT's journey, symbolized by a caterpillar’s metamorphosis, reminds us of the importance of second chances and personal change. Don't miss this rare and beautiful moment in Black cinema history, a film whose message resonates as much today as it did in 1953. "Bright Road" is a charming film thanks to Ms. Dandridge and the direction of Mr. Mayer. We do not own the rights to any of this film. This film is being used for historical and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Black Excellence:

Starring Dorothy Dandridge, Philip Hepburn, Harry Belafonte

Their Eyes Were Watching God is a 2005 American television drama film based upon Zora Neale Hurston's 1937 novel of the same name. The film was directed by Darnell Martin, written by Suzan-Lori Parks, Misan Sagay, and Bobby Smith Jr., and produced by Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions (Winfrey served as the host for the broadcast). It stars Halle Berry, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, and Michael Ealy, and aired on ABC on March 6, 2005. Summary: Adaptation of Zora Neal Hurston's novel, written in the 1920's, about an African American woman who moves to the beat of her own drum in her quest to figure out her place in the world. This brings disdain from the conservative locals in her small town in Florida. Plot: A TV movie based on Zora Neale Hurston's novel about a black woman named Janie Crawford's quest for love and freedom in 1920s America. Synopsis: A drama set in the 1920s, where free-spirited Janie Crawford's search for happiness leads her through several different marriages, challenging the morals of her small town. Based on the novel by Zora Neale Hurston. Storyline: Sassy Janie Starks looks unlike to get anywhere in pre-Great War Easton, Florida, but lands the best colored catch, lively shopkeeper Joe Starks, who even becomes town mayor. However her refusal to oblige his expectations of decency turn love into bitterness. After his death, she prefers to enjoy 'freedom' again, with cocky outsider 'Tea Cake' as playmate, and not just at chess. They even face the risks of seasonal labor. We do not own the rights to any of this film. This film is being used for historical and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Black Excellence:

Starring Halle Berry, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Michael Ealy

UNCLE TOM'S CABIN (1977) | A CONTROVERSIAL SLAVERY-ERA DRAMA BlackTree Media presents Uncle Tom's Cabin, the 1977 historical drama starring John Kitzmiller, Herbert Lom and Olive Moorefield, based on Harriet Beecher Stowe's landmark 1852 novel. Set in the American South before the Civil War, the film follows Uncle Tom (John Kitzmiller), an enslaved man whose faith, dignity and humanity are tested under the brutal plantation owner Simon Legree (Herbert Lom). As enslaved families confront separation, violence and oppression, the story explores the cruelty of slavery and the struggle for freedom. Originally filmed in the 1960s, this controversial 1977 version was reedited with additional scenes by exploitation filmmaker Al Adamson, giving the classic story a more sensational presentation. Released the same year as the groundbreaking television miniseries Roots, the film offers a revealing look at how Hollywood portrayed American slavery during the 1970s. 🎬 Year: 1977 | Rating: R | Runtime: 90 minutes ⚠️ Viewer discretion advised: Contains disturbing depictions of slavery, racial violence and mature subject matter. 📺 Watch classic movies and television 24/7 at BlackTreeTV.com — Where Legends Live Forever. 🔔

Starring John Kitzmiller, Herbert Lom, Olive Moorefield

RING OF FIRE: Part ONE - When an oil rig causes a volcanic eruption in a small town, it’s not just an isolated event—as environmental activist Emily Booth and former oil company analyst Matthew Cooper fear. It’s just the first in a series that could effect the dangerous Ring of Fire that contains most of the world's volcanos. Before the earth is swallowed whole by a cataclysmic series of eruptions, only Matthew knows how to stop it. It’s a suicide mission, but the only alternative is an Extinction Level Event. The end of the world. Watch PART TWO here: Terry O'Quinn, Michael Vartan, Lauren Lee Smith, Agam Darshi, Ian Tracey, Brian Markinson, Connor Levins, Adam Greydon Reid, Laci J. Mailey 2013 Directed by Paul Shapiro MORE Popcornflix MOVIES, FREE on YouTube!  Action:  Romance:  Horror:  Crime:  Drama:  Comedy:  Western:  Popcornflix Channel page: Watch more free movies and TV series at Popcornflix.com, or on the Popcornflix app available on Roku, Amazon FireTV, iOS, Android, Chromecast, and AppleTV. , Full length free movies and TV series. Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Popcornflix is owned/operated by Screen Media Ventures

Starring Jewel, Matt Ross, Frances Conroy