Nelson George

The film “takes fans back in time to the making of the record-breaking album and release of revolutionary short films that redefined the music video format and captivated audiences globally.”

La vida de Mays desde sus primeros años jugando al béisbol en la Liga Negra de Birmingham, hasta formar parte de los primeros partidos televisados en Nueva York, y más tarde durante el apogeo del movimiento por los derechos civiles en Occidente.

Documental que aborda el legado del legendario actor Sidney Poitier como intérprete icónico, cineasta y activista en pleno epicentro de Hollywood y del Movimiento por los Derechos Civiles.

Este documental narra la carrera estelar del hombre renacentista Gordon Parks desde el fotógrafo del personal de la revista LIFE, pasando por su desarrollo artístico fotografiando a los estadounidenses comunes, hasta su evolución como novelista y cineasta innovador.

Explora la compleja historia del crack en la década de los ochenta, cuando aparece una potente droga barata que enciende las alarmas morales y el racismo de la época.

The story behind a critical moment in American history, spawning one of most iconic images of protest from the past century. At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, the world watched as two American runners, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, took the stage as the U.S. national anthem played, raising their fists in a symbol of black struggle and solidarity.

The story behind a critical moment in American history, spawning one of most iconic images of protest from the past century. At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, the world watched as two American runners, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, took the stage as the U.S. national anthem played, raising their fists in a symbol of black struggle and solidarity.

Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.

Emily Goldberg's first person journey through the Minneapolis music scene of the 80s. More

La inspiradora historia real de la madre del gran jugador de la NBA Kevin Durant, Wanda, y su dedicación para criar a uno de los mejores jugadores de baloncesto del mundo.

Un documental sobre afroamericano, bailarina Misty Copeland que examina su ascenso prodigioso, su conclusión de la carrera potencialmente lesiones junto con temas de imagen corporal raza y en el mundo del ballet de élite.

The story of Sport and Spoon - two young hustlers who attend the eponymous convention, only to get tangled up in a financial disagreement that leads to a shootout, police chase and finishes with Sport on death row, weighing up what it all means. Taking its title from the album, the film blends archive photos with interviews and uses unique animated sequences set to the album. It portrays Hustlers Convention in its wider social context and Jalal's personal story as one of rap's undisputed pioneers.

Top cinco nos cuenta la historia de un cómico y actor muy exitoso, que empieza a tener problemas con su carrera cuando un crítico del New York Times habla pestes de su último trabajo, lo cual lo afecta bastante. La crítica no sólo le afecta en lo personal, sino que también lo hace en lo profesional. De repente, y pese a que es un actor famoso, se ve en la tesitura de relanzar su carrera, para lo cual tiene que buscar un nuevo proyecto. La gente que hay a su alrededor trata de ayudarlo como pueden. Su novia le dice que tiene que lanzar un nuevo programa de televisión, y su agente le dice que haga una película. Por eso, más que ayudar lo que hacen es liarlo. Él no quiere hacer nada de eso, ya que lo que en realidad quiere hacer es un documental sobre Haití, en concreto sobre la última revolución que hubo en el país.

Finding the Funk is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. Starting with Funk's roots in Jazz and the James Brown bands of the '60s we travel to the Bay Area to celebrate Sly & the Family Stone, then to Dayton the birthplace of so many of Funk's originators, then onto Detroit where from the ashes of Motown, P-Funk's Mothership arose, and then to LA where a new crop of musicians are creating their own Funk history. On our journey into Funk, we talk to legends Sly Stone, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Nona Hendryx, Maceo Parker, Bernie Worrell, and Steve Arrington and their descendants Mike D, D'Angelo, Sheila E, Shock G and Sade's Stuart Matthewman. Narrated by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson of the Roots.

Walt Frazier, arguably one of the most illustrious players in the history of the New York Knickerbockers, has emerged in the 21st century as a Big Apple style icon. In the '70s he was "Clyde," a cool-as-ice point guard with big hats and mutton chop side burns. Today, in his role as Knicks' broadcaster, Frazier's wardrobe (featuring vibrant colors and shocking patterns) and rhyming couplets that Jay-Z envies. We'll talk with the man at his Manhattan restaurant, Walt Frazier's Wine & Dine, and explore the evolution of his style.

On Thursday, Nov. 7, 1991, Earvin "Magic" Johnson made people stop and watch at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. But this time it wasn't his basketball brilliance as a perennial NBA All-Star and three-time MVP that was captivating audiences worldwide. Instead, the 32-year-old groundbreaking point guard was holding a press conference to make the stunning announcement that he was HIV-positive and would be retiring from basketball immediately.

Brooklyn Boheme is a love letter to a vibrant African American artistic community who resided in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Brooklyn during the 80's and 90's that included the great Spike Lee, Chris Rock, Branford Marsalis, Rosie Perez, Saul Williams, Lorna Simpson, Talib Kweli just to name a few. Narrated and written by Fort Greene resident Nelson George, this feature length documentary celebrates "Brooklyn's equivalent of the Harlem Renaissance" and follows the rise of a new kind of African American artist, the Brooklyn Boheme.

Brooklyn Boheme is a love letter to a vibrant African American artistic community who resided in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Brooklyn during the 80's and 90's that included the great Spike Lee, Chris Rock, Branford Marsalis, Rosie Perez, Saul Williams, Lorna Simpson, Talib Kweli just to name a few. Narrated and written by Fort Greene resident Nelson George, this feature length documentary celebrates "Brooklyn's equivalent of the Harlem Renaissance" and follows the rise of a new kind of African American artist, the Brooklyn Boheme.

Brooklyn Boheme is a love letter to a vibrant African American artistic community who resided in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Brooklyn during the 80's and 90's that included the great Spike Lee, Chris Rock, Branford Marsalis, Rosie Perez, Saul Williams, Lorna Simpson, Talib Kweli just to name a few. Narrated and written by Fort Greene resident Nelson George, this feature length documentary celebrates "Brooklyn's equivalent of the Harlem Renaissance" and follows the rise of a new kind of African American artist, the Brooklyn Boheme.

In the late 1970s, the "greatest city in the world" was teetering on the edge of total chaos. A failed economy, crime and en mass housing corruption gave way to a city in crisis. Yet out of the economic and social strife that held the "Big Apple" hostage, a family of homegrown cultures that would forever change the world began to emerge. Downtown Calling not only documents, in detail, the evolution of New York City's fertile music and art subculture during this period, but how its collective output continues to play a prominent, driving role in the international fashion, art and music industries today.

Documental en clave de comedia que aborda temas serios como la identidad e igualdad entre las mujeres negras que sienten que necesitan tener el cabello largo y liso.

A documentary exploring the role of the media in relation to the acclaimed series The Wire.

A retrospective documentary of the first four seasons of the acclaimed series The Wire.

The true-life story of a mother who overcame an addiction to crack and became a positive role model and an AIDS activist in the black community.

The true-life story of a mother who overcame an addiction to crack and became a positive role model and an AIDS activist in the black community.

The film documents the development of hip hop culture since its inception in the 1970s. With interviews from various figures in the community such as Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, Fab 5 Freddy, KRS-One, MC Hammer and Busy Bee.

A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Williams traces the struggles and triumphs of the superstars of music and film. Among the many artists featured are: Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Cab Calloway, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Little Richard, Also included are today's contemporary superstars: Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, and many, more! 80 minutes plus DVD bonus features.

Desde su época de niño en Carolina del Norte hasta su retiro de los Chicago Bulls en 1999, His Airness lo lleva a recorrer toda la carrera de Michael Jordan. Completo con destacados espectaculares junto con entrevistas de compañeros de equipo, entrenadores y escritores, además de la propia visión de Michael, este video captura el espíritu, la determinación y el impulso del campeonato de este icono global.

Chantel Mitchell, a hip, articulate, black high-school girl in Brooklyn, is determined not to become "just another girl on the IRT" (the IRT is one of NYC's subway lines). She dreams of medical school, a family, and an escape from the generational poverty and street-corner life her friends seem to have accepted as their lot. But personal and sexual challenges confront Chantel on her way to fulfilling these dreams.

El grupo musical CB4 es el grupo de rap más peligroso de los últimos años y uno de los que más vende. Las palabrotas, faltas de gramática en las portadas de los discos y la incitación a lo obsceno mientras actuan, causa gran escándalo al alcalde Robinson, jefe de moralidad que les augura un futuro en la cárcel. Sin embargo, son admirados por haber salido del ghetto y estar en los primeros puestos en las listas de discos de rap.

El grupo musical CB4 es el grupo de rap más peligroso de los últimos años y uno de los que más vende. Las palabrotas, faltas de gramática en las portadas de los discos y la incitación a lo obsceno mientras actuan, causa gran escándalo al alcalde Robinson, jefe de moralidad que les augura un futuro en la cárcel. Sin embargo, son admirados por haber salido del ghetto y estar en los primeros puestos en las listas de discos de rap.

Bobby es el chico del correo en una gran empresa, pero tiene una carta de triunfo, su mejor amigo Waymon, un "blanco" afro-americano que es casi un socio en la firma. Ellos hacen un trato: Waymon intentará hacr entrar a Bobby al programa de aprendices de agente si él le ayuda con Natalie, la chica de sus sueños. Sólo hay un problema, todos tendrán que cambiar... (FILMAFFINITY)

A young white woman leaving a nightclub alone drops her cigarette lighter on the street. When a young black man follows her and attempts to return it, she panics and assumes he is attacking her. The ensuing chase threatens to erupt into violence.

Tras quedarse huérfano, Joel, es acogido por el padre Garth, siendo su máxima aspiración convertirse en un pastor de iglesia. Una noche el padre Garth muere en un accidente de tráfico provocado por Tentación, una sexy concubina del diablo. A sus 21 años Joel atraviesa una crisis de fe por lo que decide visitar a un amigo que trataba de abrirse camino como actor en Nueva York. (FILMAFFINITY)

Featurette included on the Criterion Collection's release of Gordon Parks’ feature debut, The Learning Tree. This documentary, produced in September 2021, features filmmakers Ina Diance Archer, Ernest R. Dickerson, and Nelson George, and curator Rhea L. Combs.