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Carbon Copy is a 1981 comedy-drama film directed by Michael Schultz, produced by RKO Pictures and Hemdale Film Corporation, and released by Avco Embassy Pictures. The film stars George Segal, Susan Saint James, Jack Warden and Denzel Washington in his film acting debut. It was the first feature film produced by RKO after a break of many years. It is an adaptation of Stanley Shapiro's 1970 play The Engagement Baby, which starred Barry Nelson and Clifton Davis and closed on Broadway after just four performances. Synopsis: A white executive's life takes an unexpected turn when his illegitimate black son shows up. Storyline: When a rich white corporate executive finds out that he has an illegitimate black son, things start falling apart for him at home, work, and in his social circles. 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 Denzel Washington, George Segal, Susan Saint James
Dir. Michael Schultz
Carbon Copy

Honeybaby, Honeybaby is a 1974 blaxploitation action thriller directed by Michael Schultz and starring Diana Sands in one of her most memorable and groundbreaking screen roles. Calvin Lockhart plays a mercenary who teams up with Sands. Diana Sands plays Laura “Honey Baby” Lewis, a young woman from Harlem whose game show trip to Beirut, Lebanon turns dangerous after she unknowingly becomes the target of international mercenaries. A stolen microdot containing a secret formula places her at the center of a high-stakes chase involving assassins, political intrigue, and betrayal. As Honey Baby navigates a web of danger involving political figures, impostors, and hired killers, she is forced to rely on her instincts and intelligence to survive. Unlike many films of the era, Honeybaby, Honeybaby places a Black woman at the center of a globe-trotting action narrative, blending suspense, style, and social commentary without reducing its lead to a stereotype. Honeybaby, Honeybaby remains a cult favorite within blaxploitation cinema and stands out as a rare example of a Black female-led international action thriller from the era. The film was also released in the United States under a variety of alternate titles such as, "Honeybaby, Honeybaby", "Honeybaby", and "Three Days in Beirut". Tagline: She's After Your Money, Honey. Trivia: Final film of Diana Sands. 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 Diana Sands, Calvin Lockhart, Seth Allen
Dir. Michael Schultz
Honeybaby, Honeybaby
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