
🎥 Saturday Morning Cinema Presents: A Piece of the Action (1977)
This Saturday, BlackTree Media proudly features Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, James Earl Jones, and a stellar ensemble cast, including Denise Nicholas, Tracy Reed, Ja’Net DuBois, and Sheryl Lee Ralph, in A Piece of the Action. Directed by Sidney Poitier, this classic comedy-drama blends humor, heart, and a meaningful exploration of mentorship and community impact.
In this film, two rich thieves, played by Poitier and Cosby, are blackmailed by a retired Chicago cop into volunteering at a youth center to help troubled teens turn their lives around. With standout performances and a powerful message, this film remains a beloved gem in Black cinema.
✨ About the Stars:
Sidney Poitier: A groundbreaking actor, director, and activist who paved the way for Black talent in Hollywood, earning an Oscar for Lilies of the Field.
Bill Cosby: Known for his iconic comedic roles, including The Cosby Show, he brought charm and depth to his film performances during the 1970s.
James Earl Jones: Recently passed away, Jones was a titan of stage and screen, with unforgettable roles in Star Wars and The Great White Hope.
Denise Nicholas: A talented actress and civil rights activist known for Room 222.
Tracy Reed: A gifted actress who brought sophistication and style to her roles.
Ja’Net DuBois: Beloved for her role in Good Times, she added charisma to every performance.
Sheryl Lee Ralph: An Emmy-winning actress and Broadway star who brought elegance and gravitas to her character.
📽️ Don’t miss this cinematic treasure as part of our Saturday Morning Cinema showcase!
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Chapters:
0:00 – 🎵 Opening Credits
3:30 – 🎤 Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby Introduced
7:35 – 💼 Setting the Scene: Youth Center Challenges
9:52 – 🚔 Cop’s Plan Unfolds: Blackmail for Mentorship
24:16 – 🍽 Mysterious Invitation: Meeting Leela French
32:39 – 🏫 First Day at the Youth Center
38:23 – 💬 Challenges with the Teens Begin
44:46 – 🎭 Poitier’s Speech on Respect and Dignity
57:24 – 🌟 Motivating the Youth: Overcoming Obstacles
1:09:06 – 🎓 Powerful Lessons on Responsibility
1:20:40 – 🕵️ Investigating the Center’s Leaders
1:38:30 – 💡 Breakthrough with the Teens
2:02:59 – ⚖️ Confrontation: Standing Against Corruption
2:10:14 – 🎁 Heartwarming Closing: Timmy’s Art Presentation
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02:15:08
Wow….Sheryl’s character’s name in this movie is Barbara….so is her character’s name on Abbott Elementary.❤
And she stiiiil fine as frog hair, Jack!
Bet you didn’t think she had it in her.
I’d like to see this movie on Abbot Elementary.
Thank you for uploading this. I really enjoyed it
Man I’m enjoying this movie I haven’t seen this in decades for real I think the last time I seen this was in the 80s and that was on on TV I don’t know if you remember that cable channel back then but it was called on TV and then they had select TV also when you have to turn the key to get cable LOL that was back and the days……