Suzzanne Douglas
Рождение : 1957-04-12, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Смерть : 2021-07-06
История
Suzzanne Douglas was an American film, television and stage actress, singer, composer, dancer, and producer, best known for her role as matriarch Jerri Peterson in the television sitcom "The Parent 'Hood". She held an MFA in Music from the Manhattan School of Music, New York.
Anne Richmond
Художник на заре славы отвлекается на юную студентку юридического вуза. Но на пути к общему будущему их ждет множество преград.
Sarah Del Casserole
Two men create a musical inspired by a news story of a woman sitting in a fried chicken restaurant for two months after a breakup.
Cissy Houston
История жизни Уитни Хьюстон, рассказывающая о ее пути к славе и бурных отношениях с мужем Бобби Брауном.
Tomika's Mother
После нескольких лет подъема блестящая карьера рок-звезды Дьюи Финна заканчивается полным провалом. Все, что его теперь ждет, это неоплаченные долги и тяжелая депрессия. Но, перехватив не предназначавшийся ему телефонный звонок и придя в изумление от зарплаты (650 долларов в неделю), Дьюи устраивается работать в частную школу. Его отношение к музыке и детям творит там чудеса, и вскоре появляется возможность начать звездную карьеру заново. Нужно только выиграть конкурс лучших рок-групп — и все проблемы легко разрешатся. Дьюи полон оптимизма, ведь вместе с ним его новый друг — девятилетний Зак, виртуозно играющий на гитаре!
The Mother
This is a coming-of-age story of a boy living in the Depression era of the South. "Boy" (Daniel Lee Robertson III) learns the hard way about the realities of being black, poor and unable to read. But he also learns about the deep love of family, the long-suffering loyalty of a dog and the importance of words, faith, stories & truth.
Self
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.
Angela
В горе и в радости Стелла и Делайла всегда были вместе. Теперь Стелла настолько занятая женщина, что забыла, как жить по-настоящему. Делайла хочет изменить ситуацию. Все начинается со спонтанной поездки на Ямайку, а заканчивается увлекательным путешествием в тайники собственной души. Это приключение помогает Стелле раскрыть сердце для любви. И какая разница, что объект страсти на 20 лет ее моложе...
Gloria
The story of a young man who must confront his own fears about love as well as his relationships with family and friends.
Brenda Tate
The Inkwell is about a 16-year-old boy coming of age on Martha's Vineyard in the summer of 1976.
Rainbow House Star
Matt Hobbs is a talented but unsuccessful actor. When estranged (and strange) ex-wife Beth dumps their daughter Jeannie on Matt, father and daughter have a lot of adjusting to do. His budding relationship with attractive production assistant Cathy Breslow is made complicated, while the precocious child is overly accustomed to getting her own way. Matt eventually faces the choice of family vs career in a particularly difficult way.
Eunice
Christmas at the Messiah Church in Washington D.C. A young preacher and, later in the day, a mysterious pregnant girl arrive at the church doors looking to begin new lives. The preacher, the Reverend Oliver Crawford, is not the judgmental church committee's first choice to be the Messiah's new pastor; an unwed father of a teenage son, he is given only two days to prove his worth to his new parishioners. Meanwhile, Katherine, a sixteen-year-old girl who is about to give birth, has come to the area to escape an abusive home and to search for a grandfather she doesn't know. With the help of local homeless advocate "Big" Willie Thorton, Crawford attempts to revive the spirit of the church and provide solace to the displaced girl.
Dr. Bailey Wallace
Medical drama about a killer virus on the loose in Los Angeles.
Angie
A series of unrelated amorous lovers are connected by a chain of desire.
Ginny Ducette
Failed drama series pilot about events at a trauma center run by two doctors struggling to keep the Emergency Room open.
Amy Simms
Max Washington has just been released from prison after serving time for burglary. He returns to his old hangout, a hoofer club. His old girl friend, Amy, who still works at the club as a Tap instructor, is less than thrilled to see him. Her father, Little Mo, is happy to see him, because he has plans for a show involving Max. In addition, Max's old partners in crime have another job for him.
Ensemble
Based on Davis' 1961 play Purlie Victorious (which was later translated into the 1963 film Gone Are the Days! and which included all of the original Broadway cast, including Ruby Dee, Alan Alda, Beah Richards, and Godfrey Cambridge), Purlie is a musical with a book by Ossie Davis, Philip Rose, and Peter Udell, lyrics by Udell, and music by Gary Geld. It won two Tony Awards and was also nominated for Best Musical.
This 1981 television adaptation is directed by Rudi Goldman and stars Broadway cast members Guillaume, Moore, Hemsley, and Hopkins, with Brandon Maggart as Cotchipee, Clarice Taylor as Idilla, and Don Scardino as Charlie. The production won a CableACE Award.
