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| 81.Josephine Baker Story starring: Lynn Whitfield, Rubén Blades, David Dukes, Louis Gossett Jr., Craig T. Nelson directed by: Brian Gibson December 12, 1994 |
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| I was very pleased with the feedback I received. I knew when it was going to be shipped and what day it was going to arrive. I had absolutely no problems. Everything arrived intact and on time! |
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| 82.The Civil War: Episode One - The Cause - 1861 starring: Ken Burns August 08, 1994 |
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| This first video in Ken Burns' "Civil War" documentary focuses on the events that led up to the beginning of this terrible period in American History, such as Abraham Lincoln becoming President and the Deep South beginning to worry that their livelihood (slaves to pick their cotton ) would be taken away.
To me, the most interesting facet of this episode was how the issue of slavery had been a thorn in the side of the United States since the nation's very conception. It goes all the way ... Read More: |
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| 83.The Search for Robert Johnson starring: Jr. John Hammond July 28, 1992 |
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| While this may not be for everyone, it is an outstanding look at the legend of Robert Johnson who himself was a blues legend. It is a search through the Southeastern US for the real truth about him and includes interview footage of people who knew him well. Fascinating material if you love the Blues. |
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| 84.New Orleans (1947) starring: Arturo de Córdova, Dorothy Patrick, Marjorie Lord, Irene Rich, John Alexander directed by: Arthur Lubin January 22, 2002 |
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The movie showcased the ascent of New Orleans ragtime music versus the uptown music. Miralee Smith (Dorothy Patrick) was the young opera singer who, together with her conductor, was attracted to ragtime music, against the wish of her mother and many. Mrs. Smith, to keep her daughter away from ragtime music and its staunch supporter, Mr. Duquesne (Arturo de Cordova), made sure New Orleans had no place for either of them. And in Chicago Mr. Duquesne popularized the music as jazz. The real draw, of ... Read More: |
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| 85.Journey of the African-American Athlete starring: Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, Julius Erving, Althea Gibson, Samuel L. Jackson June 09, 1998 |
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| This video is inspirational and informative on an area of history too often ignored. The African American athletic experience in American history is rich with characters and stories of perserverence and courage, show this in class with confidence or give it to a young person. |
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| 86.Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story (6pc) starring: Muhammad Ali, Khalilah 'Belinda' Ali, Rahaman Ali, Julian Bond, Jim Brown directed by: Joseph Consentino, Sandra Consentino September 30, 1997 |
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| And if you doubt me, watch this video. Worth the price even without the fights. This man is so incredibly entertaining, such an amazing fighter. So far ahead if his time in every way. Im a true ali fan. This collection is better than any dvd or book on Ali. Footage of him at 15 saying "I'm the Greatest"! hilarious Boxing history and American history. Show it to anyone who will watch. They will thank you. |
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| 87.Coffy starring: Pam Grier, Booker Bradshaw, Robert DoQui, William Elliott, Allan Arbus directed by: Jack Hill January 05, 1999 |
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| WHOA! The hottest of the hot. It's Coffy!
Blistering action, unbridled suspense, nerve-wracking energy, and an abundance of beautiful barenaked ladies. What more can you ask for? Tough as nails, mad as a hornet, and as sexy as yours truly, Coffy embarks on a chaotic estrogen-erupting revenge rampage after some drug pushers dope up her little sister. Film god/geek Quentin Tarantino calls this "one of the most entertaining movies ever made". He ain't B.S.'n. This movie rules! Read More: |
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| 88.The Return of Superfly starring: Nathan Purdee, Margaret Avery, Leonard L. Thomas, Christopher Curry, Carlos Carrasco directed by: Sig Shore January 01, 1998 |
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| I miss Ron O'Neil. He was Superfly. In this one we get Nathan Purdee who does extremely well with what he's given but it's just not the same as having Ron in the role. But Purdee is cool and does his best to make this a decent flick and I appreciate that.
The reviewer who said that in this one Priest "works with the cops" is incorrect. The cops try to force him to work for them and Priest REFUSES. He handles things HIS WAY. That's exactly how it should be. The original Superfly was about a clever man who wanted out of "the ... Read More: |
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| 89.Cabin in the Sky starring: Ethel Waters, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne, Louis Armstrong, Rex Ingram directed by: Busby Berkeley, Vincente Minnelli January 05, 1999 |
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| Readers of this space know that I consider Billie Holiday above all, doped up or straight, the undisputed "Queen" of female jazz singers. From a Cole Porter tune like "Let's Do It" to a soulful "Strange Fruit" her timing and sense of the song was uncanny. However, even a great singer like Billie had earlier singers that influenced her and that is where we pick up the career of the jazz singer under review here, Ethel Waters. Her name may not be known today, except to early jazz aficionados or those who recall her award-winning role as a ... Read More: |
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| 90.Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin The Olympiad Series from: Olympiad Series 1988 |
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| Readers of this space know that I consider Billie Holiday above all, doped up or straight, the undisputed "Queen" of female jazz singers. From a Cole Porter tune like "Let's Do It" to a soulful "Strange Fruit" her timing and sense of the song was uncanny. However, even a great singer like Billie had earlier singers that influenced her and that is where we pick up the career of the jazz singer under review here, Ethel Waters. Her name may not be known today, except to early jazz aficionados or those who recall her award-winning role as a ... Read More: |
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