Gladys Knight
Nascimento : 1944-05-28, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Executive Producer
An aspiring Broadway singer is convinced to participate in a small-scale production for her local Christmas celebration. Along the way, she finds hope and unexpected mentorship towards her dream career. But will her professional success come at the cost of her chance at love?
Cora Ross
An aspiring Broadway singer is convinced to participate in a small-scale production for her local Christmas celebration. Along the way, she finds hope and unexpected mentorship towards her dream career. But will her professional success come at the cost of her chance at love?
Self
The story of the iconic singer's fascinating six-decade career in both music and Black and LGBTQ activism.
Self
Situado no luxuoso país da realeza africana Zamunda, o recém coroado Rei Akeem e seu confidente Semmi embarcam em uma nova aventura que os levará ao redor do mundo: De sua grande nação africana ao Queens, bairro de Nova York, onde tudo começou!
Self (archive footage)
O filme conta a história única do marco da cidade de Nova York que se tornou um sagrado salão de excelência e empoderamento afro-americano.
“Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones,” is a star-studded evening that celebrates the life and legacy of the icon. In celebration of such a legendary figure, some of the biggest stars came to share in on the celebration. Performers such as Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Brian McKnight, John Legend, Gloria Estefan, Fantasia, Charlie Wilson, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, Sam Smith, Meghan Trainor, Patti Austin, Yolanda Adams, Ledisi, and Cynthia Erivo all hit the stage to pay tribute to Quincy Jones by performing his classic works. Additionally, Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Danny Glover, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, LL Cool J, Rashida Jones, and Ludacris shared their personal stories of how Quincy has impacted them throughout the years.
The special was taped in September at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
Self (archival footage)
On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, one fearless black pioneer reconceived a Harlem Renaissance for a new era, ushering giants and rising stars of black American culture onto the national television stage. He was hip. He was smart. He was innovative, political, and gay. In his personal fight for social equality, this man ensured the Revolution would be televised. The man was Ellis Haizlip. The Revolution was soul!
Dorothy
Após a morte de sua esposa, um homem idoso tem apenas um desejo de Natal: ver a sua numerosa família reunida, apesar das brigas que costumam separá-los. Durante cinco dias, o grupo tenta permanecer unido, mas as rivalidades sempre aparecem, mais cedo ou mais tarde.
Self (archive footage)
Performances by legendary female soul singers including Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Randy Crawford, Angie Stone, Mary J Blige, Beyonce and many more.
Ms. Angie
O pai de Amir morre de repente e o ex-namorado de Kyla volta à cena colocando o romance deles em perigo. Os dois lutam para determinar o que é realmente importante nessa história de vida, amor e família.
Self (archive footage)
A compilation from the BBC archive of performances featuring songs written by, or associated with, Neil Diamond. Featuring Lulu, UB40, Vince Hill, Robert Wyatt, Gladys Knight, Urge Overkill, Lena Zavaroni, The Hollies and a duet by Neil Diamond and Shirley Bassey.
Wilma
When Madea catches sixteen-year-old Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April. A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of Raymond, her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids.
Logo após sua estreia revolucionária, When I Fall In Love, e o sucessor To Love Again, o trompetista Chris Botti faz dois shows triunfantes no The Wilshire Theatre com vocais convidados de Sting, Jill Scott, Gladys Knight, Paula Cole e Burt Bacharach.
Self (archive footage)
A collection of some of the greatest soul performances from the BBC's archive, featuring Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Solomon Burke and Percy Sledge.
Candie (voice)
Rusty Reindeer (Savage) stumbles into a support group where the Easter Bunny, Cupid, and other down-and-out holiday icons congregate.
Phyllis
A wannabe Elvis meets his true love, the best waitress in the West..
Herself
On this unique DVD Tom Jones sings duets with some of the greatest stars of the music world, including Tina Turner, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Rita Coolidge and Gladys Knight. Tom Jones is sharing the podium with these talented singers, and together they are performing exciting live versions of legendary hits.
Olivia Robidoux
Joe Gavilan e Kasey Calden são dois policiais que trabalham juntos e, fora do trabalho, fazem serviços extras. Enquanto Gavilan vende propriedades, Calden batalha para realizar seu grande sonho: tornar-se um ator. Quando eles precisam investigar o assassinato de um cantor de rap passam a ter acesso à indústria musical. É quando podem ter a grande chance de, além de desvendar o assassinato, encontrar atores influentes ou compradores de propriedades que possam ajudar em suas carreiras.
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special foi uma série de 2 concertos que ocorreram em 7 de setembro de 2001 e em 10 de setembro de 2001. Em novembro de 2001, o canal de televisão CBS transmitiu os concertos em um especial de 2 horas em homenagem aos 30 anos de carreira solo de Michael Jackson.
Mrs. McCormac
O filme acompanha uma nota de vinte dólares, começando por quando é sacada num banco. Ao longo da história, a nota passa por diversas situações e pelas mãos de diversas personagens, como uma jovem mãe, uma senhora que aposta na loto, uma stripper, ladrões, sempre de forma criativa e surpreendente.
Self
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
Theme Song Performance
James Bond desobedece ordens e parte em uma missão para vingar a morte da mulher de seu melhor amigo, assassinada por um chefão das drogas. Ele chega à base sul-americana do narcotraficante e, disfarçado de pistoleiro, é contratado pelo criminoso.
Self
The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable moments. Sing-along in this star-studded celebration!
Mona Lisa
Duell McCall finds himself in the middle of a deadly feud in a small mining town.
Framed for the murder of Sheriff John Whaley, McCall is forced to wander the wild frontier in search of the one man who can clear him.
Self - Performer
Train wreck, some might call it a TV special, proving that not everything was better in the good old days. That includes Rolling Stone Magazine.
Maria Wilson
Pipe Dreams is a 1976 film starring soul singer Gladys Knight in her acting debut as a woman who attempts to regain the love of her husband played by real-life spouse Barry Hankerson. In this drama, her husband must choose between reuniting with her or giving in to pressure of the local boss.
The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The program's theme song, a traditional folk song called "Midnight Special", was performed by Johnny Rivers.
The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The program's theme song, a traditional folk song called "Midnight Special", was performed by Johnny Rivers.
Self
A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack.
The Harlem Cultural Festival, also known as "Black Woodstock", was a series of music concerts held in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City during the summer of 1969 to celebrate African American music and culture and to promote the continued politics of black pride. The concerts took place in Harlem's Mount Morris Park on Sundays at 3PM from June 29, 1969 to August 24, 1969. The manifestation came soon after the Watts Riots, and the assassinations of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King.