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Alice falls down a rabbit hole, and finds herself in Wonderland, a fantasy land of strange characters and ideas. Whoopi Goldberg Martin Short Gene Wilder David St. James Robbie Coltrane Sir Peter Ustinov Ben Kingsley Christopher Lloyd Miranda Richardson 1998 Directed by Nick Willing 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 Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway
Alice in Wonderland

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a 1978 television movie starring Morgan Freeman. This movie is the shortened version that was released from the original 3 part drama mini series back in 1978 telling the story of a black girl and her family who try to hold onto their land during the Depression. It is based upon the 1977 Newbery Medal awarded novel by Mildred D. Taylor. The novel is a part of her Logan family series. Plot: The pain of racial prejudice is experienced by members of a black family in Depression-era Mississippi. Storyline: With the land to hold them together, nothing can tear the Logans apart. Why is the land so important to Cassie's family? It takes the events of one turbulent year- the year of the night riders and the burnings, the year a white girl humiliates Cassie in public simply because she is black- to show Cassie that having a place of their own is the Logan family's lifeblood. It is the land that gives the Logans their courage and pride- no matter how others may degrade them, the Logans possess something no one can take away. 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 Claudia McNeil, Janet MacLachlan, Robert Christian
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

A short kid from a Canadian army base becomes the international pop culture darling of the 1980s—only to find the course of his life altered by a stunning diagnosis. What happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease?
Starring Michael J. Fox, Tracy Pollan, Sam Fox
STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

Matt Hagen's meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss's actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting edge treatment that miraculously returns him to his former self… but also unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge.
Starring Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, Eddie Marsan
Clayface

Cora Unashamed is a 2000 American made-for-television drama film from The American Collection directed by Deborah Pratt, starring Regina Taylor and Cherry Jones. The film was shot on location in October 1999 in central Iowa. Cities such as Ames, Cambridge and Story City were used. The movie is based on a short story by the same name in The Ways of White Folks, a 1934 collection of short stories by Langston Hughes. Cinematographer Ernest Holzman won an American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Award, for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Movies of the Week/Mini-Series'/Pilot for Network or Basic Broadcast TV, for his work on this film. David Herbert Donald called the short story "a brilliantly realized portrait of an isolated black woman in a small Middle Western town, who stoically survives her own sorrows, but in the end lashes out against the hypocrisy of the whites who employ her." Plot: A black servant (Regina Taylor) develops a close bond with her wealthy employers' daughter (Molly Graham) in 1930s Iowa. Storyline: Cora Jenkins and her parents are the only African-Americans in their community in 1920s Iowa, supported only by Cora's wages as housekeeper to the wealthy Studevants. When tragedy strikes, will Cora speak the truth... with consequences? Synopsis: This adaptation of Langston Hughes' powerful tale, set in the 1920s and 30s, tells the story of Cora Jenkins, the daughter of the only African-American family in the small Iowa town of Melton. Cora supports her mother and her daughter, Josephine, by working as a domestic in the home of the socially driven Mrs. Studevant, where she serves almost as a surrogate mother to the Studevants' daughter, Jessie. Cora's own daughter dies, and Cora's relationship with Jessie grows even deeper. When Jessie dies as a result of an abortion arranged by her mother and the latter lies about the cause to preserve her social standing, Cora must risk her livelihood, her security, and her place in the community in order to speak the truth and honor the memory of the child she loved and lost. Overview: An adaptation of a story by Langston Hughes that focuses on the stories of black and white families in 1916-31 Iowa. Cora, an African-American woman living in an all-white Iowa town in the 1930s, gives up her livelihood and security in order to speak the truth about the tragic deaths of two children she loved. Set in the 1930s, the story takes place in the tiny town of Melton, Iowa, where Cora Jenkins and her family live in isolation as the community's only African Americans. Their existence is supported solely by Cora's earnings as housekeeper in the household of socially driven Lizbeth Studevant. Tested early in life by the death of her daughter, Cora transfers her maternal love to the Studevants' daughter, Jessie, whose own mother is unable to demonstrate affection for her child. When Jessie dies as a result of a tragic lapse in judgment by her mother, Cora's devotion to the girl empowers her to speak the truth to the town -- regardless of the cost. 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 Regina Taylor, Cherry Jones, Ellen Muth
Cora Unashamed

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Starring Ann Sheridan, Dennis O'Keefe, Robert Keith
Woman on the Run

Cornbread, Earl and Me is a 1975 American coming-of-age drama film that stars Tierre Turner, Laurence Fishburne (in his film debut), and NBA player Jamaal Wilkes. It was directed and co-produced by Joseph Manduke. The film is loosely based on the 1966 Ronald Fair novel Hog Butcher. Plot: High school basketball star Nathaniel "Cornbread" Hamilton (Keith Wilkes) is the pride of his urban neighborhood, and he appears destined for big things on the court and in the classroom. But a dare leads to a fatal misunderstanding when Nathaniel is shot dead by police who take him for someone who's just committed a violent crime. As police officers try to protect one of their own, members of the oppressed African-American community do what they must in order to find justice. Storyline: Nathaniel "Cornbread" Hamilton was the black urban dream and a hero to youngsters Wilford Robinson and Earl Carter. Shortly before he would have become the first man from his community to go to college, he demonstrates his scholarship-winning running ability to his friends and admirers in the neighborhood. At the same time, the police are on a manhunt for an armed rapist. They mistake Cornbread for the rapist and shoot him dead in the street. In the aftermath of the community's shattered dream, and in the face of an intimidating police cover-up, Wilford is determined not to betray the memory of his hero. 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 Moses Gunn, Rosalind Cash, Bernie Casey
Cornbread, Earl and Me

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
Bright Road

The Great White Hope is a 1970 American biographical romantic drama film written and adapted from the 1967 Howard Sackler play of the same name. The film was directed by Martin Ritt, starring James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander, Chester Morris, Hal Holbrook, Beah Richards and Moses Gunn. Jones and Alexander, who also appeared in the same roles in the stage versions, received Best Actor and Actress Academy Award nominations for their performances. This unflinching look at racism, pride, and perseverance remains painfully relevant today. The film and play is based on the true story of boxer Jack Johnson and his first wife, Etta Terry Duryea, and the controversy over their marriage and Duryea's death by suicide in 1912. The Great White Hope is a powerful drama that explores the resilience and struggle of a Black heavyweight boxing champion, Jack Jefferson, as he faces relentless challenges from a society intent on his downfall. Based on true events, The Great White Hope tells the story of Jefferson and his white partner, Eleanor, whose relationship stirs controversy and hostility. With themes of racial prejudice, love, and perseverance, this cinematic gem dives deep into the struggles and sacrifices of a man determined to rise above society’s expectations. Directed by the acclaimed Martin Ritt and starring the legendary James Earl Jones alongside Jane Alexander, The Great White Hope brings heart-wrenching moments, raw performances, and an unflinching look at race and identity in America. Plot: A Black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down. Synopsis: Jack Jefferson (James Earl Jones) is the boxing heavyweight champion of early 1910s America. But as a black man, he's not only fighting other boxers, but discrimination and prejudice as well. The boxing fans and press resent the idea of a black champion and are actively searching for a "great white hope" that can defeat him. But it's Jefferson's activities outside the ring, primarily involving the white Eleanor Bachman (Jane Alexander), that may prove to be his downfall. Storyline: Boxer Jack Jefferson (James Earl Jones) is the world's reigning heavyweight boxing champion. There's just one problem: he is also the first Black heavyweight champion, which bothers a lot of people. Jack's celebration is cut short when he is framed for crossing a state line with Eleanor, his white fiancée (Jane Alexander in her first film role), a violation of the Mann Act. Facing a prison sentence, Jack escapes to Europe with Eleanor in tow, encountering problems in England, and then France, and eventually landing in Cuba. In Havana, Jack agrees to enter the boxing ring for what might be the bout of his life. Both Jones and Alexander were nominated for Oscars. Tagline: The most honored play in the history of Broadway... becomes an electrifying motion picture! Reception: The film opened to positive responses from both audiences and critics. They especially loved the performances of both James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander, who were in the original stage play: they won Tony Awards for the play. Jones would get bigger roles after this film, and Alexander made a debut here. Jones later contributed commentary to a documentary about Jack Johnson that would sum up this film, saying: "To know the story of Jack Johnson is to know that it is a study in hubris." Critic Emanuel Levy wrote called it a "well-acted drama". Variety said: “Jones' re-creation of his stage role is an eye-riveting experience. The towering rages and unrestrained joys of which his character was capable are portrayed larger than life.” 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 James Earl Jones, Jane Alexander, Lou Gilbert
The Great White Hope

Get Christie Love (1974) - Full Length Movie, Blaxploitation with Teresa Graves Teresa Graves stars as Christie Love. The newest butt-kicking officer on the police force. Her job is to help take down a gangster who is working with his girlfriend. This was the pilot for the short lived TV series "Get Christie Love". Stream Classic movies on your TV with Amazing Classics:
Starring Teresa Graves, Harry Guardino, Louise Sorel
Get Christie Love!

Get Christie Love! was originally broadcast in January, 1974 as an ABC Movie of the Week, inspired by the 1970s blaxploitation films such as Tamara Dobson's Cleopatra Jones (1973), and Pam Grier's Coffy (1973) and Foxy Brown (1974). The title character had a catchphrase; upon apprehending a criminal, Love would declare, "You're under arrest, Sugah!" The film proved a success and consequently spawned a short-lived television series on the ABC network. Originally aired in the mid-70s, at the height of 'blaxploitation', this was American television's attempt to capitalize on the genre. It featured Teresa Graves as Ms. Love, an LAPD officer, known for her catchphrase; 'freeze, sugar'. Synopsis: Teresa Graves stars as a shapely sleuth in this 70s flick. Action scenes abound as the female police detective tries to get the goods on a huge drug empire. She's one bad mama! Storyline: Christie Love is a beautiful, charming Black woman who also happens to be a skilled undercover operative with the Los Angeles Police Department. Her smarts and skills often come in handy for posing as a prostitute, newspaper reporter, etc. to bring down the bad guys. Tagline: When you need a cop who's no lady... get Christie Love! 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 Teresa Graves, Harry Guardino, Louise Sorel
Get Christie Love!

Official music video for "Beauty And A Beat" performed by Justin Bieber, from the album, Believe. ► Create a YouTube Short using this song! Tap the 'Shorts Remix' button above on mobile to use "Beauty And A Beat" in your YouTube Short. ►
