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Showing posts with label New Jack Cinema. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Jack Cinema. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Soul in the Hole (1997)













































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Against the urban backdrop of Brooklyn, this poignant documentary profiles a part-time basketball coach named Kenny Jones, focusing on the paternal relationships he fosters with his players. While coaching an elite group of high-school-age street basketball players, Jones sees promise in Ed Smith, a troubled 18-year-old who's a whiz on the court. Jones struggles to nourish Smith's raw talent while also making sure his off-court troubles don't jeopardize his future. 

Monday, September 24, 2018

Get on the Bus (1996)



































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A group of Black men travels from L.A. to Washington D.C. to attend the Million Man March. During their 3000 mile trip, the mixed personalities of the men allows them to address their differences head-on while trying to understand what it means for them to be Black in America.