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Showing posts with label Family. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Almos' A Man (1976)













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Although Dave (LeVar Burton, Roots, Dummy) and his family are poor sharecroppers in the Deep South in the 1930's, this 15 year-olds problem is shared by teenagers today: he stands with one foot in adulthood and the other in childhood. “Almos' A Man”, yet still treated like a child, he struggles for an identity. There's one thing, one symbol of manhood, Dave thinks, that could guarantee him instant respect: a gun.

Dave finds a way to buy a pistol and at last, is ready to pull the trigger for the first time, never again will they call him a boy…But, he trembles, the gun overpowers the boy's body and he loses control - his young life forever changed.  Also starring Madge Sinclair (Cornbread, Earl & Me) and Robert DoQui (Coffy).

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Heaven-Bound Travelers (1935)















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Silent film that tells the story of a man who falsely accuses his Christian wife of adultery and abandons her and their child. She remains true to her Christian faith and brings up their child in a Christian home. He regrets his decision whilst he battles the devil's temptations. A spiritual battle of good and evil is played out.

Monday, September 5, 2016

Scouts Honor (1980)



















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Mrs. Bartlett gets pressured by her boss to become a Den Mother for a Cub group. Joey is one of her cubs - but tends to annoy her. However, Joey is also the most eager and attentive of her cubs and his skills come in handy. 

Saturday, August 13, 2016

Negro es un Bello Color [a.k.a. Black Is A Beautiful Color] (1974)

























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A young couple in love, challenging family and society, in an era where class and race differences were not accepted. Starring Jeannie Bell from T.N.T. Jackson and The Muthers.