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Some Call It Loving (Sleeping Beauty) | Richard Pryor in a Rare 1973 Cult Film 0 (0)

BLACKTREE MEDIA 4TH OF JULY SHOWCASE: SOME CALL IT LOVING / SLEEPING BEAUTY (1973) 💤🎬 BlackTree Media presents Some Call It Loving, the rarely seen 1973 dreamlike drama also known as Sleeping Beauty. Written, produced, and directed by James B. Harris, the film stars Zalman King, Carol White, Tisa Farrow, and an early-career Richard Pryor in a surreal, jazz-inflected story about fantasy, desire, loneliness, and obsession. Before becoming one of the most important comedians and screen performers of all time, Richard Pryor appeared here in a mysterious supporting role that adds humor, danger, and strange energy to one of the [See More…]

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Blood Done Sign My Name | Murdered in 1970. Denied Justice. A Community Rose Up. 0 (0)

BLACKTREE MEDIA SATURDAY SHOWCASE: BLOOD DONE SIGN MY NAME (2010) ✊🏾🎬 BlackTree Media proudly presents Blood Done Sign My Name, a powerful historical drama based on the acclaimed memoir by Timothy B. Tyson. Written and directed by Jeb Stuart, the film recounts the 1970 murder of Black Vietnam veteran Henry “Dickie” Marrow and the movement for justice that transformed Oxford, North Carolina. 📖 MOVIE SYNOPSIS When 23-year-old Henry Marrow is chased, brutally beaten, and killed by white men in public, Oxford’s Black community demands justice. The murder and subsequent trial expose the deep racial divisions within the town. After an [See More…]

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Love Songs (1999) | Directed by Andre Braugher, Louis Gossett Jr. & Robert Townsend 0 (0)

BLACKTREE MEDIA SATURDAY SHOWCASE: LOVE SONGS (1999) ❤️🎬 This Saturday, BlackTree Media proudly presents Love Songs (1999), a unique anthology drama that celebrates the many forms of love that connect us as families, couples, friends, and communities. What makes this film especially notable is that its three interconnected stories are directed by three legendary actors and filmmakers: Andre Braugher, Louis Gossett Jr., and Robert Townsend. Together, they create a heartfelt portrait of life, relationships, and human connection set against the backdrop of Philadelphia. Through romance, family bonds, and neighborhood ties, Love Songs reminds us that love is not just something [See More…]

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Sucker Free City (2004) — Spike Lee’s Gritty Masterpiece of Urban Life | Saturday Movie Showcase 0 (0)

Saturday Movie Showcase: Sucker Free City (2004) — A Raw Collision of Culture and Crime BlackTree Media presents Sucker Free City, a high-octane, multi-cultural crime drama directed by the legendary Spike Lee. Originally produced as a pilot for Showtime, this film serves as a visceral time capsule of San Francisco’s Hunter’s Point and Mission District neighborhoods, exploring the volatile intersection of race, gentrification, and the criminal underworld. Written by Alex Tse (who later adapted Watchmen), the film weaves together the lives of three young men from different ethnic gangs who find their fates inextricably linked. ⭐ Plot Synopsis In the [See More…]

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Steel Magnolias (2012) — The Heartfelt All-Star Remake! 0 (0)

Saturday Movie Showcase: Steel Magnolias (2012) — A Modern Tribute to Sisterhood and Strength BlackTree Media presents Steel Magnolias, the vibrant 2012 Lifetime remake of the beloved stage play and 1989 classic. This contemporary version brings the iconic story to life with an incredible all-Black ensemble cast, directed by Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun). Set in a small town in Louisiana, the film is a poignant celebration of the unbreakable bond between six women who navigate life’s greatest joys and deepest tragedies together. ⭐ Plot Synopsis The story centers on the lives and friendship of six women who [See More…]

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Gabrielle Union & Mos Def: A Partnership That Changed Medicine in Something the Lord Made 0 (0)

Saturday Movie Showcase: Something the Lord Made (2004) — A Breakthrough That Changed Medicine BlackTree Media presents Something the Lord Made, an emotionally powerful biographical drama from HBO Films. This film tells the incredible true story of two men who defied the racial strictures of the Jim Crow South to pioneer the field of cardiac surgery. Directed by Joseph Sargent, the film is a masterclass in performance, featuring the rare and brilliant pairing of Alan Rickman and Mos Def (Yasiin Bey). ⭐ Plot Synopsis Set in the 1930s and 40s, the film follows the complex 34-year partnership between Dr. Alfred [See More…]

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Sidney Poitier & Abbey Lincoln Spark Romance in For Love of Ivy 0 (0)

Love is in the air at BlackTree TV’s Saturday Movie Showcase as we celebrate Valentine’s Day with the stylish, romantic classic For Love of Ivy (1968), starring Academy Award winner Sidney Poitier and the radiant Abbey Lincoln. In this sophisticated romantic comedy-drama, Abbey Lincoln plays Ivy Moore, a dignified and intelligent domestic worker whose employers secretly attempt to “fix her up” before she leaves to pursue a new chapter in life. Enter Sidney Poitier as Jack Parks — charming, smooth, and unexpectedly vulnerable. What begins as manipulation turns into something deeper: respect, admiration, and authentic love. Released in 1968 during [See More…]

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The Corner (2000) — Episode 1 | The Series That Inspired The Wire 0 (0)

🎬 Limited Series Spotlight: The Corner — Episode 1 (2000) Before The Wire changed television forever, there was The Corner — the groundbreaking HBO limited series created by David Simon and Ed Burns. Based on their non-fiction book, The Corner takes an unfiltered look at addiction, family, and survival in West Baltimore — told with empathy, honesty, and humanity. This is Episode 1, the beginning of a powerful six-part story that would later inspire the world-renowned series The Wire. ⭐ Why This Series Matters Many fans first discovered legends like: Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther, Creed) Idris Elba (Beast of [See More…]

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Sidney Poitier Hunts a Killer — Shoot to Kill (1988) 0 (0)

Weekend Feature: Shoot to Kill (1988) — Sidney Poitier in a Smart, Gritty Thriller BlackTree Media presents Shoot to Kill, a sharp, suspense-driven thriller starring Sidney Poitier alongside Tom Berenger and Kirstie Alley. Released during Poitier’s late-career action-thriller run, Shoot to Kill stands out for its intelligence, tension, and character-driven suspense — placing a legendary actor into a modern, high-stakes crime story without sacrificing depth. ⭐ Plot When a dangerous killer flees into the rugged Pacific Northwest, FBI agent Warren Stantin (Sidney Poitier) teams up with local lawman Jonathan Knox (Tom Berenger) to track him through unforgiving wilderness terrain. As [See More…]

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Always and Forever — Lauren London & Wood Harris Revisit First Love 0 (0)

❤️🎬 Weekend Feature: Always and Forever (2020) — Lauren London, Wood Harris & Cynthia Addai-Robinson in a Grown-Folks Love Story BlackTree Media presents Always and Forever, a soulful, emotionally grounded romance led by Lauren London, alongside Wood Harris and Cynthia Addai-Robinson. This film marked an important moment in Lauren London’s dramatic filmography, showcasing her in a mature, reflective role that explores love, loss, and emotional accountability. Always and Forever is a story for grown folks — about timing, healing, and the relationships that never truly fade. ⭐ Plot After the sudden death of a close friend, Nicole (Lauren London) reunites [See More…]