House Party (1990)

Starring:

• Christopher Reid
• Christopher Martin
• Robin Harris
• Martin Lawrence
• Tisha Campbell-Martin
• A.J. Johnson
• Paul Anthony
• Bowlegged Lou
• B-Fine

Storyline
Play's parents are out of town, and he's planning the house party to end all house parties. His best friend, Kid, wants to go more than anything, knowing Sydney (Tisha Campbell-Martin), the hottest girl in school, is sure to be there. But when Kid gets into a fight at school, his father grounds him. Still determined to go, Kid sneaks out of the house and faces one calamity after another as he makes his way to Play's house and the party of the school year.

Fresh (1994)

Starring:

• Sean Nelson 
• Giancarlo Esposito
• Samuel L. Jackson
• Jean-Claude La Marre 
• N'Bushe Wright 

Storyline
A bright young African-American boy attempts to survive life in the city by acting as an errand boy for a drug dealer in this thoughtful, sharply plotted drama. Known as Fresh, the young man must use his delivery jobs to support himself and his troubled sister, receiving nothing from his distant, alcoholic father but the occasional chess lesson. His intelligence and quiet determination serve him well, as he wins the trust of his employer and settles into an unpleasant but survivable routine. Even this small comfort disappears, however, when Fresh accidentally witnesses the killing of a classmate and becomes a potential target himself. Forced into an impossible situation, he puts his experience and strategic ability to good use, developing a tricky plan to protect his own life and defeat the killers.