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🎬 BlackTree TV Presents: Saturday Afternoon Movies of the Week This Saturday, we spotlight a gripping true story about activism, justice, and humanity. Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story (1986) stars Martin Sheen in a transformative performance as one man who made it his mission to fight for those forgotten by society. 📽️ Feature Presentation: Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story (1986) This powerful made-for-TV drama tells the true story of Mitch Snyder, a Vietnam veteran-turned-homeless advocate in Washington, D.C., who launched a relentless campaign to raise awareness of America’s homelessness crisis during the 1980s. Played with emotional depth by Martin Sheen, [See More…]

This Saturday, we continue our celebration of powerful storytelling with Lackawanna Blues (2005), a rich, heartfelt film that brings to life the warmth, struggles, and beauty of a close-knit Black community. 📽️ Feature Presentation: Lackawanna Blues (2005) Based on the critically acclaimed one-man play by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Lackawanna Blues tells the story of a young boy growing up in 1950s Lackawanna, New York, surrounded by a vibrant cast of unforgettable characters. At the heart of the community stands Miss Rachel “Nanny” Crosby (portrayed by S. Epatha Merkerson), a fierce, loving woman who becomes a mother to many, opening her home [See More…]