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THE DITCHDIGGER’S DAUGHTERS (1997) – A Father’s Dream, A Family’s Legacy 👨🏾‍🔧📚 Presented by BlackTree Media | youtube.com/blacktreemedia What does it take to raise five daughters to become doctors in America—while working as a ditchdigger? Based on the best-selling memoir by Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton, The Ditchdigger’s Daughters (1997) tells the incredible true story of the Thornton family, led by their determined father Donald Thornton (played by the great Carl Lumbly)—a laborer who had a dream far bigger than any ditch he ever dug. With fierce discipline, love, and unshakable belief, Donald and his wife Daisy (played by Victoria Rowell) [See More…]

🎬 Saturday Summer Showcase – Diary of a Harlem Family (1968) Experience Gordon Parks’ moving documentary this Saturday evening, as the Summer Solstice deepens and the city’s rhythms slow. Stream this poignant short film—on YouTube.com/blacktreemedia—that invites reflection on resilience, family, and community. ⸻ 🧭 Film Overview • Title: Diary of a Harlem Family (1968) • Director: Josef Filipowic; narration and photography by Gordon Parks   • Format: 20-minute documentary short  • Genre: Social‑issue Documentary / Photo‑essay • Synopsis: Based on Parks’ 1967 Life photo essay, the film intimately chronicles a month in the life of the Fontenelle family [See More…]

🎬 Saturday Afternoon Movie Showcase: Jasper, Texas (2003) **Special Request from one of our favorite subs @hotcumodity77 We’re proud to feature Jasper, Texas (2003), a compelling made-for-television drama that delves into the real-life events surrounding the tragic 1998 murder of James Byrd Jr. This film offers a profound exploration of the racial tensions and community responses that followed this heinous crime.  ⸻ 🎥 Feature Presentation: Jasper, Texas (2003) Directed by Jeffrey W. Byrd and written by Jonathan Estrin, Jasper, Texas portrays the harrowing aftermath of James Byrd Jr.’s murder, where he was brutally killed by three white supremacists in [See More…]

🎬 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…]