Hallelujah is a 1929 American Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical featuring an all-black cast directed by King Vidor and starring Daniel L. Haynes and Nina Mae McKinney. Filmed in Tennessee and Arkansas and chronicling the troubled quest of a sharecropper, Zeke Johnson (Haynes), and his relationship with the seductive Chick (McKinney), Hallelujah was one of the first films with an all-African American cast produced by a major studio. (Although frequently touted as Hollywood's first all-black cast musical, that distinction more properly belongs to Hearts in Dixie, which premiered several months earlier.) It was intended for a general audience and was considered so risky a venture by MGM that they required King Vidor to invest his own salary in the production. Vidor expressed an interest in "showing the Southern Negro as he is" and attempted to present a relatively non-stereotyped view of African-American life. Plot: A sharecropper decides to become a preacher after falling for a vamp from the city. Development: Years before creating Hallelujah, King Vidor had longed to make a film employing an all-African American cast. He had floated the idea around for years but "the studio kept turning the idea down". Vidor’s was in Europe during 1928 promoting his film The Crowd, when heard of talking motion pictures emerging in the United States. He wanted an all-African American cast to sing "Negro spirituals" after he had seen the success of it on Broadway. Vidor stated, "If stage plays with all Negro casts, and stories like those by Octavus Roy Cohen and others, could have such great success, why shouldn’t the screen make a successful Negro play?" Vidor was able to convince Nicholas Schenck, who was the president of MGM at the time, to get the movie made by framing it more as a film that depicted African American’s sexual deviance. Schenck put it simply to Vidor, "Well, if you think like that, I’ll let you make a picture about whores". Vidor received the inspiration to create this film based on real incidents he witnessed as a child during his time at home in the south. He observed: "I used to watch the Negroes in the South, which was my home. I studied their music, and I used to wonder at the pent-up romance in them". Vidor began shooting in Arkansas, Memphis and Southern California at the MGM studios. Hallelujah was King Vidor's first sound film, and combined sound recorded on location and sound recorded post-production in Hollywood. King Vidor was nominated for a Best Director Oscar for the film. Given the equipment available at the time, the film's soundtrack was a technical achievement, employing a much wider range of editing and mixing techniques than was generally used in "talkies" in this period. The Music: The film gives, in some sections, an authentic representation of black entertainment and religious music in the 1920s, though some of the sequences are Europeanized and over-arranged. A sequence which is of vital importance in the history of classic jazz is in the dancehall, where Nina Mae McKinney performs Irving Berlin's "Swanee Shuffle." Although actually filmed in a New York studio using black actors, the sequence gives an accurate representation of a low-life black dance-hall - part of the roots of classic jazz. Most Hollywood films of the period sanitized black music. Hallelujah and Black Stereotypes: Hallelujah was one of the early projects that gave African Americans significant roles in a movie, and though some contemporary film historians and archivists have said that it had "a freshness and truth that was not attained again for thirty years", a number of contemporary film historians and archivists agree that Hallelujah exhibits Vidor’s paternalistic view of rural blacks that included racial stereotyping. Reception: Exhibitors were worried that white audiences would stay away due to the black cast. They hosted two premieres, one in Manhattan and one in Harlem. The Black people who came to watch the film in Manhattan were forced to sit in the balcony. Hallelujah was commercially and critically successful. Photoplay praised the film for its depiction of African Americans and commented on the cast: "Every member of Vidor's cast is excellent. Although none of them ever worked before a camera or a microphone before, they give unstudied and remarkably spontaneous performances. That speaks a lot for Vidor's direction." Mordaunt Hall, in The New York Times, wrote approvingly of the all-Black cast, stating, "Hallelujah!, with its clever Negro cast, is one of the few talking pictures that is really a separate and distinct form of entertainment from a stage play". The combination of two groundbreaking aspects of the film, audible dialogue and an all-black cast, set the movie apart from its contemporaries. Hallelujah entered the public domain on January 1, 2025. Black Excellence:

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

The Old Settler is a 2001 television drama film that is an adaptation of John Henry Redwood's play of the same name. Real life sisters Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen share their on-and-off stage charm in this production of The Old Settler, a powerful mix of comedy and drama set in Harlem during the 1940s. The Old Settler is directed by Debbie Allen. Quilly (Debbie Allen) has separated from her husband and has moved in with her unwed sister Elizabeth (Phylicia Rashad), an "old settler" (forties slang for a middle-aged woman with no marriage prospects). Quilly is dismayed that her sister has rented a room in their apartment to a handsome young man named Husband Witherspoon (Bumper Robinson) who has traveled from South Carolina in search of his sweetheart Lou Bessie (Crystal Fox). Unable to fit into Lou's fast-paced lifestyle, he courts Elizabeth, who is much older, causing tension between the two sisters. Quilly is both jealous and certain the relationship can never work. 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 Phylicia Rashād, Debbie Allen, Bumper Robinson

The official music video for Omah Lay's "soso" Listen to Boy Alone OUT NOW: FOLLOW OMAH LAY: LYRICS: Soso take my pain away Soso take my pain away Soso take my pain away Soso take my pain away Soso take my pain away Soso take my pain away Soso take my pain away Soso take my pain away Ahh ahhh All of the things them talk I no dey hear hear Try Wetin I do if you no dey fear fear One mind dey tell me to disappear pear Soso come and help me o coz I don pray Maami I don break Commandment I can’t stay for one place For Gods sake Oh my dear Come take my pain away from me o Soso take my pain away Soso take my pain away Soso take my pain away Soso take my pain away Shibiri shibiri shibiri They are talking shit shibiri Water no get enemy Till you fall for Oshimiri I poto poto my eyes Ten shots High rise Touch God I cry Offshore Cut my Dreadlocks Girlie me I don pray Maaami I don break Commandment I can’t stay for one place For Gods sake My bae Come and ginger me Only you dey feel my pains Give me vitamins wey go take these pains away Soso ohhh soso soso ohh Soso take my pain away Soso take my pain away Soso take my pain away Soso take my pain away Soso take my pain away Soso take my pain away Soso take my pain away Soso take my pain away CREDITS Executive Producers : Brandon Hixon, Tirinda Hixon Director: Topshotta Producer: J Anders Urmacher Producer: Chris Balestra Director of Photography: Maximillian Papadopoulos AC: Adam Weinberg Steadicam: Michael Desiderio Hair: Abiodun Adegawa Props: Keely Snook Make up/ Paint: Shu Zhang Choreography: Izzy Odigie Dancers: Valériane Louisy Caroline Dartey Ashley Mayeux Catering: Grazed by Faye (Janay McNeill) LED Art: Veli & Amos Grade: Nic Apostoli

Maye Tú (Official Music Video) Directed by Bryan Berrios & Fernando Osorio Starring Ana Osorio Co-starring maye & La Cucalía Produced by EO Entertainment, Rafael Urbina & Maye Osorio Special Thanks To: Alma Matrecito, Alejandro Toro, Vivianne Marie, Toad from Mario Kart, Eduardo Osorio, Pablo Condeza, Gale Saldana, La Cucalía, Panthrene, Patrick Howard, Fernando Belisario y los monkees. Song by Maye Osorio, Fernando Belisario, Fernando Osorio, & Patrick Howard Produced by Patrick Howard & Fernando Belisario ú

Tyla - IS IT LOVE (Official Music Video) "IS IT LOVE" available at: Directed by Aerin Moreno Concept by Tyla Creative Directors Thato Nzimande & Aerin Moreno Production Company - Radiance Pictures Executive Producer - Nuer Taqa Producer - Zoey Pressey Cinematographer - Russ Fraser Production Designer - Wesley Goodrich Editor - Aerin Moreno Colorist - Sofie Borup, Company 3 VFX - Pendulum VFX Director Rep - Tommy LaBuda EPIC RECORDS Commissioner - Brian Deoleo Associate Director / Video Production - Kaila Sahagun TYLA Management - Brandon Hixon, Colin Gayle, Tirinda Hixon, Yvette Gayle, Nicole Wallace-White Stylist - Ronnie Hart Makeup - Jimmy Stam Hair - Curt Cobain Nails - Changnam Luu BTS - Michael Drummond Guy - Nixon Soglo Production Managers - Quinton Couch, Cassidy Campbell, Josey De Palo 1st AD - Parker McMillan 2nd AD - Robert A. Main Office PA - Tara Zulfikar 1st AC - Connor Lambert 2nd AC - Will Hecht Loader - Chastin Noblett VTR - Sam Baek Gaffer - Mathias Peralta ACLT - Joe Escandell Programmer - Patrick Mattes Hyphenate - Raul Cervantes SLT - T.J. Signaigo, Blake Farmer, Isaak van der Meulen, Meagan Baker, Harper Thomas, Nick Haynes Key Grip - Justin Lesch BBG - Matt Haycox Grips - Ely Gonzalez, Joseph Cordova, Jesse Arrieta Leadman - Delon Isaacs Lead Asst - Zac Gracie Art Asst - Mia Gualtieri Construction - Vitto Funicello SFX - Jesse Noel, Mark DiSarro, Mark D. Noel SFX Asst - Mason Montgomery, Simon Mayer Casting Director - Odeshi Studio Cast Stylist - Jemma Fong Cast Styling Asst - Tommy Petroni Cast HMU - Gabriela Vega Stunt Coordinator - Jake Swallow Medic - Bosco Kim PAs - Raymond Venegas, Nicholas Womack, Arnav Shah, Jaymie Culver, Stephen "Ox" Achziger, Julia Scher Follow Tyla: (C) 2026 FAX Records, under exclusive license to Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

Druid Peak - A troubled teen is sent to live with his estranged father, a park ranger. During his time there, he develops an unusual affinity with and passion for the wolves in a local pack. Druid Peak (2014) Director: Marni Zelnick Writers: Marni Zelnick Stars: Spencer Treat Clark, Andrew Wilson, Rachel Korine Genre: Drama Country: United States Language: English Release Date: March 28, 2014 (United States) Filming Location: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA Reviews: "Druid Peak is what great indie films should aspire towards-a great and meaningful script, cinematography that is elegant, yet restrained and performances from Spencer Treat Clark and Andrew Wilson that are believable and powerful. First time writer-director Marni Zelnick has incredible talent in both categories, but the writing , which weaves a coming of age story against the wolf reintroduction program in Yellowstone, is impressive in the extreme. Clark's character makes a journey from a completely unlikable bully to a person of substance as he discovers that wild places, and the creatures that inhabit them, can have a healing effect on those who are open to them. The transformation is both believable and more than a little inspiring. Rachel Morrison lenses this picture with the incredible talent for which she has become widely-recognized. Her mark is on every scene, sumptuous, yet incisive. Wyoming becomes one of the"characters" of the movie under her able hands. The chemistry between the 2 laconic leads, Spencer Treat Clark and Andrew Wilson, evolves inexorably and each actor shines in the way their relationship develops as they deliver the terse and excellent dialogue. While set against the timely background of the effect wolves and other apex predators have on the trophic cascade, this is much more than a conservation movie, despite its message. It shows how transformation can come in many forms, including the ability to discover the wild within us." - written by "tmayer-91-141863" on IMDb.com ···················································································· FOLLOW US! ✘ Instagram - ✘ Twitter - SUPPORT US! ✘ Membership - MORE MOVIES! ► Action: ► Classic Movies: ► Horror: ► Western: ► All Playlists: ···················································································· COPYRIGHT: All of the films published by us are legally licensed. We have acquired the rights (at least for specific territories) from the rightholders by contract. If you have questions please send an email to: info[at]amogo.de, Amogo Networx - The AVOD Channel Network, www.amogo-networx.com.

Directors: Dave Meyers & Cam Erickson Production Company: SHOTCLOCK Executive Producer: Harrison Corwin Executive Producer: Patrick Donovan Executive Producer/1st AD: Knoko Chapple Producer: Dylan Underhill Associate Producer: Abby Cottrill Line Producer: Micael Puentes Production Coordinator: Quinn Biddle DP: Scott Cunningham 1st AC: Pergrin Jung 2nd AC: Rikki Jones 2nd AC: Russell Miller B Cam Op: Sergey Nikitenko B Cam Assistant: Tim Le Camera PA: Sean Okawa DIT: Benjamin Longsworth VFX Supervisor: Sean Mallers Gaffer: Mike Van Meter BBE: Mitch Pratt SLT: Wesley Alley SLT/Driver: Payton Ewing Key Grip: Dave Riggio Best Grip: Mike Guthrie Grip: Troy Steinmetz Grip: Reece Glover Grip: Mike Muller Grip/Driver: Luis Fuentes VTR: Gene Balitski VTR: Avery Stone Fish Production Designer: Kathrin Eder Art Director: Sean Horan Set Decorator: Melisa Jusufi Leadman: Jonathan Gombas Swing: Tyson Coelho On-Set Dresser: Luid Fuentes Scenic Painter: Jacob Harbeck Prop Master: Brandon Kloud Art PA: Jacob Davich Art PA: Ben Healy SFX: Damian Sarafian Picture Cars: Big Time Stunts Coordinator: Vlad Tevlovski Stunt Rigger: Joe Perez Stunt Double: Garland Spencer Stunt Assistant: Mac Hendrix Animal Handler Team: Delta K9 Academy Animal Wrangler: Mike Israeli Set Medic: Tony Bautista 2nd AD: Jimmy Ramirez Truck PA: Wilson Lobato Rueda Key PA: Michael Caruso AD PA: Gabriel Chavez Set PA: Andrew Kerner Set PA: Nastasia Koulich Set PA: Samantha Knott Set PA: Kimberly Contreras Set PA: Clara Wardrobe Lead Stylist: Genesis Duran Wardrobe Stylist: Lisa Li Wardrobe Assistant: Wendy Luong Wardrobe Assistant: Ivy Luong Tailor: Mary Cheung SPFX Hair Stylist: Gratia Malk SPFX Hair Stylist Assistant: Erik Malkemus HMU Lead: Gabriela Vega HMU Assistant: Stephanie Nimoh HMU Assistant: Destiny Hash Casting Director: Esprit Casting Splat/Broken Down Girl: Jasmine Brown Barber: Funke Lagoke Baby Mama: Meco Velez Cop: Aleyah Grant Dog Walker: Royal Carter Caddy/Domino Girl: Keela Dillard Homie : Basil Homie : Ryan Grant Homie : Qwenga Cole Home : Mike W. Mascot Talent: Darius Bearden Choreographer: Tessandra Chavez Choreographer Assistant: Matthew Dancer : Jada Walker Dancer : Jada Specht Dancer : Dakayla Wilson Dancer : Jayde Woodard Dancer : Nina Outlaw Dancer : Simone Peterson Dancer : Josephine Zarzosa Dancer : Daniela Crespo Dancer : Crystal Leah Chestnut Dancer : Ariana S. Rosado Dancer : Paris G. Simpson Dancer : Alyssa Rivera Label: Def Jam VP of Video Production, Def Jam: Remi Williams Ludacris Management: Chaka Zulu Ludacris Management: Dominique Huggins-Lee Post Producer: Abby Cottrill Editorial: Cabin Edit Editor: Greg Scruton Editorial Producer: Linden Carty Editorial Producer: Ginna Schilling VFX: Foreign X-Change VFX Producer: Gosia Herman VFX: Stripmall Productions VFX Producer/Artist: Sean Mallers Poster Artist/Animator: Fries Vansevenant Color: Company 3 Colorist: Bryan Smaller Executive Producer: Therese Mayer Color Producer: Cameron Higaravathn Sound: Thomas Joren Neilsen Conform: Company 3 Finishing Producer: Paula Jimenez Sr Flame Artist: Matt Welch Music video by Ludacris performing Pull Over.© 2026 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

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When Kris, Celina, and their videographer Jay set out to film a paranormal investigation, they expect the usual chills and shadows. But when their plans are mysteriously rerouted to a pristine, abandoned house deep in the woods, what unfolds is far beyond anything they’ve encountered before. As the night continues, strange behavior, a missing crew, and a chilling atmosphere suggest that something far more ancient is at play. Director: Kris Collins Starring: Kris Collins () Celina Myers () Jason-Christopher Mayer Subscribe: Try Shudder Free for 7 Days: Follow Shudder on: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok:

Lyrical Lemonade Presents: Future - Build a B*tch (Official Music Video) Watch the official Behind the Scenes here: Directed by Cole Bennett Starring: Future Director of Photography: Ethan Wen Executive Producer/HoP: Krista Worby Producer: Ken Rodriguez 1st AD: Young Chang Edited by AMD Production Designer: Orly Romay Color Grade by Josh Bohoskey VFX by Frender VFX Supervisor: Max Colt Production Supervisor: B. Cruz Animatronics Lead: Jack Turner Animatronics Assist: Gunnar Boughan Welder: Adrian Wright Director’s Assistant: Joseph Rocha Production Coordinator: Anthony Alvarado 1st AC: Carlos Martinez 2nd AC: Grand Fort Technocrane: Ricardo Blasco Technocrane: Marcus Ryan DIT: Fabio Agudel Gaffer: Ariel Ramon BBE: David Mayea Electric: Clifford Wheelock Key Grip: Alex Borjas BBG: Jonathan Menendez Grip: Jorge Parra AD Prod. Asst.: Roxana Julian Set PA: German Piske Set PA: Rafa Andres Prop Master: Julian Gonzalez Art Assistant: Enrique Guillen Build Breakdown: The 4 Luis Technocrane: Extreme Jibs Production Supplies & Motorhome: Black Box Supplies Catering & Crafty: Mayle Alacron Camera: Bellows Camera Location: M3 Studios -- Official Channel of Lyrical Lemonade Subscribe to Lyrical Lemonade on YouTube: Lyrical Lemonade Socials: Cole Bennett Socials:

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