Tragedy of Othello, The Moor of Venice (1981, starring William Marshall) Black Film History 2017-08-31 | daaracarchive.org/2017/08/the-tragedy-of-othello-moor-of-venice.htmlOthello, a Moorish general in the service of the Venetian state, is disdained for his race but valued for his military skills. He weds Desdemona in a mixed-race marriage that offends her father. Jealous of Othello's triumphs and high-standing, and suspicious that his commander may once have bedded his own wife, Othello's lieutenant Iago plots to sabotage Othello's career and marriage. He plants in Othello's mind the suspicion that Desdemona is unfaithful and provides false evidence of that infidelity. Though noble and initially trusting, Othello is led into a jealous rage that proves tragic for all involved. *******************************************************************************************************The Department of Afro American Research, Arts, and Culture is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the preservation of Afro American films. We intend to spread awareness of Afro American culture and provide researchers, scholars, enthusiasts, and fans a platform to explore. If you are the copyright holder of any of the content we've posted and you would like your content removed, please do not hesitate to contact me at admin@daarac.org.*******************************************************************************************************FAIR-USE COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER * Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, * Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.-This video has no negative impact on the original works. -This video is also for teaching purposes.-It is not transformative in nature.-I only used bits and pieces of videos to get the point across where necessary.We make these videos intending to educate others in a motivational or inspirational form. Our understanding is that it is in correlation to Fair Right Use. However, given that it is open to interpretation if any owners of the content clips would like us to remove the video, we have no problem with that and will do so as fast as possible. Please message us on YouTube or email (admin@daarac.org) if you have any concerns.We believe these videos are fair use because: We also do not wish to use the heart of any piece of work that would perhaps decrease the market value of the original content, if anything, we hope to promote the content so that people can reach out and subsequently increase the market value. Lastly, these videos are to educate people entertainingly. Given these are short videos, the small parts we use within them act as a catalyst for further reading.
Preview Clip: Boogie-Woogie Dream (1944, Lena Horne, Teddy Wilson, Pete Jackson, Albert Ammons) Black Film History 2023-02-26 | "Boogie-Woogie Dream" (1944) is a short musical featuring Lena Horne, Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson, Teddy Wilson, and his Orchestra. Official Films is responsible for the production and distribution of the movie. The film showcases musical talent when Lena sings "Unlucky Woman" and Albert and Pete perform "Boogie Woogie Dreams." Teddy Wilson and his Orchestra provide additional musical numbers while playing for Lena.Official Films released the movie in 1944, but filming started in 1941, two years before Lena Horne starred in "Stormy Weather" and Cabin in the Sky." So by 1941, Lena hadn't made it into the Hollywood limelight even after appearing in her first leading role in the 1938 film by Ralph Cooper, "The Duke is Tops." In addition, Pete Thomas and Albert Ammons were professional pianists famous for their jazz and boogie-woogie compositions. Teddy Wilson was also a prominent pianist who worked with Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, and Billie Holiday. Wilson formed his short-lived big band in 1939, then led a sextet at Café Society from 1940 to 1944. While the film was short, it received many advertisements in 1944 and 1945. However, Lena's sudden stardom increased attraction in this movie. Director: Hans BurgerWriter: Karl FarkasStarring Lena Horne, Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson, Teddy Wilson, Virginia Pine, Russell MorrisonStorylineAfter hours at a nightclub, the hired help has a jam session, which a couple of overdue customers wanted to hear.daaracarchive.org/2023/02/boogie-woogie-dreams-1944.htmlThis movie presents the first digital transfer provided by the Department of Afro-American Research, Arts, and Culture. The film was scanned from a 16 mm reel to hi-definition.
The House of Dies Drear (1984, Howard E. Rollins Jr., Shavar Ross, Gloria Foster, Joe Seneca) Black Film History 2022-10-04 | daaracarchive.org/2016/07/house-of-dies-drear-1984.htmlThis eerie ghost story with a twist reaches back o the days of slavery and underground railroads. Spooky antics begin when a modern-day black family moves into a historic old house that seems to be haunted by murdered abolitionist Dies Drear. Dramatic special effects help build suspense as Walter Small and his son Thomas seek to discover the secrets of the legendary haunted house. Featuring an award-winning cast: Oscar nominee Howard Rollins, Jr. (Ragtime, A Soldiers Story), Emmy nominee Moses Gunn (Roots), Shavar Ross (Booker, Different Strokes), and Joe Seneca (A Time to Kill, Malcolm X ).
Bustin Loose (1981, trailer) [Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, Robert Christian, Angel Ramirez Jr.] Black Film History 2022-09-10 | daaracarchive.org/2010/06/bustin-loose-1981.htmlParole officer Donald (Robert Christian) compels his foul-mouthed ex-con charge Joe Braxton (Richard Pryor) to escort a bus full of special education students from Philadelphia to the Pacific Northwest, where their teacher Vivian Perry (Cicely Tyson) plans to set up a new school. But when Braxton's latest attempt at going straight becomes a frustrating series of mishaps, he struggles to complete the job he was hired to do while resisting his growing affection for Vivian and the children.
Preview Clip: Big Fella (1937, Paul Robeson, Elisabeth Welch, Roy Emerton, Eldon Gorst) Black Film History 2022-09-04 | daaracarchive.org/2012/11/big-fella-1937.htmlPaul Robeson stars as Joe, a Marseilles dockworker who is asked by police to help find a young boy missing from an ocean liner. When Joe finally discovers the child (Eldon Grant), he learns that the boy escaped of his own will, and takes him to stay with a local cafe singer, Miranda (Elisabeth Welch). Joe and Miranda become surrogate parents to the boy, offering a welcome change from his wealthy -- and somewhat repressed -- white parents.
Preview Clip: Getting Over (1981, John Daniels, Gwen Briscoe, Bernice Givens, Mary Hopkins) Black Film History 2022-04-14 | daaracarchive.org/2012/08/getting-over-1981.htmlMike (John Daniels) has a dream of making it big in the music industry, along with a female singing group —The Heavenly Sisters. Bigot-Mobster Board Chairman of a top music corporation cons Mike into a no-win situation and takes control of all records produced by "Impossible Funky Records" label — Mike's company. Gwen (Gwen Brisco) and Mike fall madly in love and with the help of two top money-makers, he completes his dynamic, high-energy show group: THE LOVE MACHINE...and makes his dreams come true.******************************************************************************************************The Department of Afro American Research, Arts, and Culture is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the preservation of Afro American films. We intend to spread awareness of Afro American culture and provide researchers, scholars, enthusiasts, and fans a platform to explore. If you are the copyright holder of any of the content we've posted and you would like your content removed, please do not hesitate to contact me at admin@daarac.org.******************************************************************************************************FAIR-USE COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER * Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, * Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.-This video has no negative impact on the original works. -This video is also for teaching purposes.-It is not transformative in nature.-I only used bits and pieces of videos to get the point across where necessary.We make these videos intending to educate others in a motivational or inspirational form. Our understanding is that it is in correlation to Fair Right Use. However, given that it is open to interpretation if any owners of the content clips would like us to remove the video, we have no problem with that and will do so as fast as possible. Please message us on YouTube or email (admin@daarac.org) if you have any concerns.We believe these videos are fair use because: We also do not wish to use the heart of any piece of work that would perhaps decrease the market value of the original content, if anything, we hope to promote the content so that people can reach out and subsequently increase the market value. Lastly, these videos are to educate people entertainingly. Given these are short videos, the small parts we use within them act as a catalyst for further reading.
Preview Clip: The Kid from Left Field (1979, Gary Coleman, Robert Guillaume, Gary Collins) Black Film History 2022-02-05 | daaracarchive.org/2022/02/the-kid-from-left-field-1979-tv-movie.htmlPadres owner Fred Walker (Ed McMahon) is seriously considering selling his bottom-ranked team until he hires Jackie Roberson ("JR") Cooper (Coleman) as batboy. Miraculously, the Padres are transformed into a lean, mean, winning machine and the players are convinced they've found their lucky charm. Now the Padres are winning their way to the Worl Series and it's all because of JR. But, an interfering social worker may put an end to their winning streak and JR's job if they can't stop her.
Preview Clip: On the Right Track (1981, Gary Coleman, Bill Russell, Norman Fell, Lisa Eilbacher) Black Film History 2022-01-27 | daaracarchive.org/2013/12/on-right-track-1981.htmlWhile some people may not view a railroad station as an ideal home, 10-year old orphan Lester (Gary Coleman) finds his Union Station residence more than adequate. It serves as a comfortable refuge from the frantic city life until Lester's extraordinary knack for picking racetrack winners becomes public knowledge. With captivating charm and humor, this exceptional little boy becomes the center of attention as his talents become the center of demand.
Preview Clip: Safe in Hell (1931, Nina Mae McKinney) Black Film History 2022-01-22 | Nina Mae McKinney sings in the film, "Safe in Hell" (1931).https://www.daarac.ngodaaracarchive.org
Preview Clip: No Time For Romance (1948, Joel Fluellen, Austin McCoy, Shirley Haven, Eunice Wilson) Black Film History 2021-12-30 | daaracarchive.org/2021/12/no-time-for-romance-1948.htmlA talented young Black songwriter gets his big break in a New York Musical. His adversary tried to prevent him from auditioning for J.D. Richards, the renowned New York musical agent.
Preview Clip: Tall, Tan, & Terrific (1946, Mantan Moreland, Monte Hawley, Francine Everett) Black Film History 2021-12-28 | daaracarchive.org/2013/03/tall-tan-terrific-1946.htmlProfessional gambler The Duke (Dots Johnson) attempts to cheat Handsome Harry Hansom (Monte Hawley), who owns a successful Harlem nightclub, out of his club and his contract with his lead singer and girlfriend Tall, Tan, and Terrific (Francine Everett). This leads to a murder that is solved by club comic Mantan Moreland and club photographer Butterbeans (Barbara Bradford). But the plot takes little screen time, most of which is devoted to stage acts at the nightclub.
Preview Clip: Broken Strings (1940, Clarence Muse, Sybil Lewis, William Washington, Tommie Moore) Black Film History 2021-12-19 | daaracarchive.org/2016/12/broken-strings-1940.htmlThe gifted hands of a world-renowned musician are crippled in a car crash. Reduced to giving lessons to children on the instrument he once mastered, violinist Arthur Williams (Clarence Muse) has become an embittered malcontent. Frustrated by the apparent lack of discipline in his students (one of them, his own son), and despairing of the decadent rise of primitive swing music, he is sorely in need of some kind of miracle-whether medical or musical.
Soundie: Paper Doll (1942, The Mills Brothers, Dorothy Dandridge, Juanita Moore) Black Film History 2021-12-19 | daaracarchive.org/2021/12/paper-doll-1942-soundie.htmlThe Mills Brothers perform "Paper Doll" featuring Dorothy Dandridge dancing. Juanita Moore is one of the girls sitting on one of the Mills Brothers' lap.
Preview Clip: Ebony Parade (1947, The Jubalaires, Mantan Moreland, Mable Lee) Black Film History 2021-12-19 | daaracarchive.org/2018/08/ebony-parade-1947-lost-film.htmlMantan Moreland host a series of filmed footage of musical variety type from the period.
Soundie: I Dreamt I Dwelt In Harlem (1941, Delta Rhythm Boys) Black Film History 2021-12-18 | daaracarchive.org/2021/12/i-dreamt-i-dwelt-in-harlem-1941-soundie.htmlThe Delta Rhythm Boys perform "I Dreamt I Dwelt in Harlem" (1941).
Preview Clip: Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid (1977, LeVar Burton, Ossie Davis, Tina Andrews) Black Film History 2021-12-18 | daaracarchive.org/2021/12/billy-portrait-of-street-kid-1977-tv.htmlLevar Burton stars in this gripping family drama concerning a sensitive, but a hardened inner-city teenager who is spiritually revitalized after a suicide attempt. He gets a job as an assistant in a veterinarian's office, and working with all the animals begins to affect his outlook on life.
Preview Clip: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (1978, Morgan Freeman, Claudia McNeil, Janet MacLachlan) Black Film History 2021-12-17 | daaracarchive.org/2013/12/roll-of-thunder-hear-my-cry-1978.htmlSet in Mississippi in 1933, the story follows the lives of the Logans, a proud, independent black family. A thirteen-year-old girl is inspired by her family's struggle to keep the land they have owned for three generations.
Preview Clip: Klash (1995, Jasmine Guy, Giancarlo Esposito, Stafford Ashani, Carl Bradshaw) Black Film History 2021-12-16 | daaracarchive.org/2021/12/klash-1995.htmlStoney (Giancarlo Esposito), a world-weary photographer past his prime, comes to Kingston to photograph the Klash, an electrifying battle of the world's best Reggae and Dancehall performers. He believes this is to be a routine assignment but soon finds himself under the spell of Blosson (Jasmin Guy), the steamy goddess of the dancehalls and the "property" of underworld Kingpin Mr. Lee. Unhappy in her life as a gun moll, she sees Stoney as her ticket out.Blossom has devised a seamless plan to steal the box-office receipts generated by the Klash —if Mr. Lee and his double-crossing thugs don't beat her to it! There is apparently no honor amongst thieves, and with the police, led by Lieutenant Loveless (Cedella Marley), quickly closing in, the stakes become dizzyingly high in this race for money, power, and freedom.
Klash (1995, trailer) [Jasmine Guy, Giancarlo Esposito, Stafford Ashani, Carl Bradshaw] Black Film History 2021-12-15 | daaracarchive.org/2021/12/klash-1995.htmlStoney (Giancarlo Esposito), a world-weary photographer past his prime, comes to Kingston to photograph the Klash, an electrifying battle of the world's best Reggae and Dancehall performers. He believes this is to be a routine assignment but soon finds himself under the spell of Blosson (Jasmin Guy), the steamy goddess of the dancehalls and the "property" of underworld Kingpin Mr. Lee. Unhappy in her life as a gun moll, she sees Stoney as her ticket out.Blossom has devised a seamless plan to steal the box-office receipts generated by the Klash —if Mr. Lee and his double-crossing thugs don't beat her to it! There is apparently no honor amongst thieves, and with the police, led by Lieutenant Loveless (Cedella Marley), quickly closing in, the stakes become dizzyingly high in this race for money, power, and freedom.
Preview Clip: Song of Freedom (1936, Paul Robeson, Elisabeth Welch, Esme Percy, Robert Adams) Black Film History 2021-12-07 | daaracarchive.org/2012/12/song-of-freedom-1936.htmlAfter being discovered by prominent composer Gabriel Donozetti (Esme Percy), black laborer John Zinga (Paul Robeson) rises to international stardom as an opera singer in spite of widespread racism. Feeling uneasy, however, in a racially divided society, Zinga turns down a prestigious New York singing contract and instead journeys to his ancestral African homeland. When Zinga is met as an outsider even there, he must struggle for acceptance among the aboriginals from which he descended.
Soundie: Just a Sittin and a Rockin (1945, Delta Rhythm Boys) Black Film History 2021-11-23 | daaracarchive.org/2021/11/just-sittin-and-rockin-1945-soundie.htmlDelta Rhythm Boys performing "Just a Sittin and a Rockin."
Soundie: Low Down Dog (1944, Meade Lux Lewis) Black Film History 2021-11-21 | daaracarchive.org/2021/11/low-down-dog-1944-soundie.htmlMeade Lux Lewis performs "Low Down Dog" (1944).
Blaxploitation Clip: Velvet Smooth (1976, Johnnie Hill, Owen Watson, René Van Clief, Elsie Roman) Black Film History 2021-11-14 | daaracarchive.org/2009/07/velvet-smooth-1976.htmlWhen his collectors start to get brutally attacked and robbed, numbers operations chief King Lathrop soon realizes that someone is trying to put him out of business. He calls in protection agency chief — lean, tall, and mean Velvet Smooth and her crew: Ria, a smart Spanish law student who uses her fists as well as brain, and Frankie, a sweet-looking girl who is a fighting whirlwind.
Blaxploitation Clip: Right on! (1970, Felipe Luciano, Gylan Kain, David Nelson) Black Film History 2021-09-19 | daaracarchive.org/2021/09/right-on-1970.htmlAmerica's cities were caught up in a whirlwind of social protest, turmoil, and change. And on the hot streets of New York, a trio of young black performers, THE ORIGINAL LAST POETS, were creating a hip new form of guerilla poetry woven of soul, jazz, the blues, and gospel. Plus, something new all their own. Words syncopated and comic, crackling and potent, set to the very beat of the streets, the works of the Poets, Gylan Kain, Felip Luciano, and David Nelson, are today being credited as the tap-root of Rap. RIGHT ON!, the single film of the 60's to have captured the visionary brilliance of their work brings it all forward, from its award-winning bow at the Cannes Film Festival to the video audience of the '90s. Set on the streets, rooftops, and back-alleys of the Lower East Side, the film presents The Original Last Poets in the full range of performance from whiplash satire and power to tenderness and affirmation.
Preview Clip: Jimmie Lunceford and His Dance Orchestra (1936, The Three Brown Jacks) Black Film History 2021-07-12 | daaracarchive.org/2021/07/jimmie-lunceford-and-his-dance.htmlA typical sepia band, with a ritzy aggregation of hot-cha instrument men. The band does several numbers with different members doing their specialty with great gusto and zip. Also, there are te The Brown Jacks, lively steppers, and Mya Johnson doing a hit song number.
Soundie: Caravan (1942, The Mills Brothers) Black Film History 2021-07-01 | The Mills Brothers perform "Caravan" with a variety of dancers with cutting-edge moves of their time.daaracarchive.org/2021/06/caravan-1942-soundie.html
Soundie: Sandin Joe (1945, Dallas Bartley & His Band) Black Film History 2021-06-30 | daaracarchive.org/2021/06/sandin-joe-1945-soundie.htmlDallas Bartley and his band perform "Sandin' Joe."
Preview Clip: Thats the Spirit (1933, Cora La Redd, Noble Sissle and his Band) Black Film History 2021-06-21 | daaracarchive.org/2021/06/thats-spirit-1933.htmlMoreland and Miller are nightmen easily terrorized by "ghostly" happenings. La Redd and the Washboard Serenaders provide the song and dancer numbers. Sissle and his band play "Tiger Rug" and "St. Louis Blues."
Preview Clip: Smash Your Baggage (1932, Smalls Paradise Entertainers) Black Film History 2021-06-18 | daaracarchive.org/2021/06/smash-your-baggage-1932.htmlThe plot revolves around the treasures of the railroad brotherhood losing funds shooting craps. The locale is Grand Central Station where the redcaps work and the high point is the benefit revue with a half dozen musical/dance numbers.
Crime Partners (trailer, 2003) [Tyrin Turner, John B.J. Bryant, Clifton Powell, Jeanette Branch] Black Film History 2021-06-14 | daaracarchive.org/2021/06/crime-partners-2003.htmlHomicide makes headlines only when the powerful go down. So if a brother wants to make the front page, he gotta have a plan. Small-time gangstas, Billy Goode (Tyrin Turner) and Jackie Williams (John Bryant) are tired of their work going unrecognized. So, when a ruthless underworld crime boss with a twisted vision of justice (Clifton Powell) contracts them to handle a high-profile hit, it is bad news for Harlem.
Soundie: This Joint Is Jumpin (1941, Fat Waller and His Band, Myra Johnson) Black Film History 2021-06-09 | daaracarchive.org/2021/06/the-joint-is-jumpin-1941-soundie.htmlFats Waller and his band perform "This Joint Is Jumpin'" (1941).
Preview Clip: Rhapsody (2000, Gina Ravera, Wood Harris, LisaRaye McCoy, Lalanya Masters) Black Film History 2021-06-02 | daaracarchive.org/2021/06/rhapsody-2000-tv-movie.htmlCool, sexy, and crazy in love, record producer Dollar Bill (Wood Harris) and his girlfriend Lenore (Gina Ravera)make beautiful music together until Bill is offered a record deal and a duet with sexy R&B Diva Victoria (LisaRaye McCoy). Caught up in a whole new world of Hollywood superstars, hot cars, and expensive champagne, Bill has to deal with overwhelming pressure and threats from his record company coupled with record producers and industry insiders dissin' him. He begins to crumble under the unfamiliar pressure of fame fearing that his true inspiration to make music is gone forever.
Soundie: Air Mail Special (1941, Count Basie and his Orchestra, Jimmy Rushing, Jeanne Bayer) Black Film History 2021-06-01 | daaracarchive.org/2021/05/air-mail-special1941-soundie.htmlCount Basie and his Orchestra performs "Air Mail Special."
Preview Clip: Fire & Ice (2001, Lark Voorhies, Kadeem Hardison, Glynn Turman, Freda Payne) Black Film History 2021-05-30 | daaracarchive.org/2021/05/fire-ice-2001-tv-movie.htmlA woman in the limelight wants a life of her own. Beautiful and successful Holly Aimes (Lark Voorhies) is the daughter of a respected California Congressman, so she's used to being in the public eye. But when her ugly breakup with a famous actor hits the tabloids, she decides to start a new life in Florida. Swearing off men and on the rebound, she's being romanced by talk show host Michael Williams (Kadeem Hardison), the man magazines call "the sexiest black bachelor in America." He's sweet, charming, and oh so fine. And now that's she's about to leave, he's finding his way into her heart.
Fire & Ice (2001, trailer) [Lark Voorhies, Kadeem Hardison, Glynn Turman, Tempestt Bledsoe] Black Film History 2021-05-30 | daaracarchive.org/2021/05/fire-ice-2001-tv-movie.htmlA woman in the limelight wants a life of her own. Beautiful and successful Holly Aimes (Lark Voorhies) is the daughter of a respected California Congressman, so she's used to being in the public eye. But when her ugly breakup with a famous actor hits the tabloids, she decides to start a new life in Florida. Swearing off men and on the rebound, she's being romanced by talk show host Michael Williams (Kadeem Hardison), the man magazines call "the sexiest black bachelor in America." He's sweet, charming, and oh so fine. And now that's she's about to leave, he's finding his way into her heart.
House Party 3 (1994, trailer) [Christopher Reid, Christopher Martin, David Edwards, Angela Means] Black Film History 2021-05-29 | daaracarchive.org/2012/12/house-party-3-1994.htmlAfter more than their share of exploits, best friends Kid and Play (Christopher Reid, Christopher Martin) are growing up: Kid is marrying his girlfriend, Veda, and Play is trying to survive in the music business. But they face major hurdles in their maturation process. While Play plans a bachelor party, handles some raucous younger cousins, and deals with the arrival in town of Kid's ex-girlfriend, he also tries to bring success to a new female rap group called Sex as a Weapon.
Civil Brand (2002, trailer) [LisaRaye McCoy, NBushe Wright, Monica Calhoun, Clifton Powell] Black Film History 2021-05-29 | daaracarchive.org/2013/03/civil-brand-2002.htmlThings are tough at Whitehead Correctional Institute, a notorious women's prison. The inmates include Lil' Mamma (Lark Voorhies), a pregnant teen, and Nikki (N'Bushe Wright), the queen bee of Whitehead. The inmates are under the supervision of abusive warden Dease (Clifton Powell), who forces them to endure hours of hard labor, from which he profits. Eventually, the women band together and reach out to part-time prison guard Michael (Mos Def), a law student, who helps them fight for reform.
Soundie: Is You Is, or Is You Aint My Baby (1944, Nat King Cole Trio and Ida James) Black Film History 2021-05-27 | daaracarchive.org/2021/05/is-you-is-or-is-you-aint-my-baby-1944.htmlNat 'King' Cole Trio and Ida James performing "Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby?"
Soundie: Hot Chocolate (1941, Duke Ellington and his Orchestra, and Arthur Whites Lindy Hoppers) Black Film History 2021-05-26 | daaracarchive.org/2021/05/hot-chocolate-1941-soundie.htmlDuke Ellington and his Orchestra performs "Hot Chocolate" with the Lindy Hoppers dancing.
Soundie: Cats Cant Dance (1945, Mable Lee With Deryck Sampsons Band) Black Film History 2021-05-23 | daaracarchive.org/2021/05/cats-cant-dance-1945-soundie.htmlMable Lee performs "Cats Can't Dance" along with Deryck Sampson's Band.
Soundie: I Had A Dream (1945, Johnny and George) Black Film History 2021-05-23 | daaracarchive.org/2021/05/i-had-dream-1945-soundie.htmlJohnny & George performs "I Had A Dream."
Soundie: I Want a Big Fat Mama (1941, Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra) Black Film History 2021-05-22 | daaracarchive.org/2021/05/i-want-big-fat-mama-1941-soundie.htmlLucky Millinder and his Orchestra performing "I Want a Big Fat Mama."
Soundie: Dance Revels (1944, Meritta Moore and Dancers) Black Film History 2021-05-22 | daaracarchive.org/2021/05/dance-revels-1944-soundie.htmlMeritta Moore (solo dancer) dancing in the soundie, "Dance Revels" (1944).
Soundie: Cryin and Singin the Blues (1945, Dallas Bartely and his Band) Black Film History 2021-05-15 | Dallas Bartley and his Band perform "Cryin' and Singin' the Blues."
House Party 2 (1991 trailer) [Christopher Reid, Christopher Martin, Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell) Black Film History 2021-05-06 | daaracarchive.org/2012/12/house-party-2-1991.htmlRapper-turned-scholar Kid (Christopher Reid) gets into college, but he runs out of cash just as classes start. Desperate for dough, he tries working in the cafeteria, but when his time spent serving slop to students starts to interfere with studying and his relationship with girlfriend Sidney (Tisha Campbell), he looks for a new plan. He calls up his old partner in partying, Play (Christopher Martin), and they organize a pajama shindig, where women dress scantily and men must pay to enter.
Preview Clip: Midnight Blue (2000, Mailon Rivera, Joseph C. Phillips, Angelle Brooks, Reynaldo Rey) Black Film History 2021-05-05 | daaracarchive.org/2021/05/midnight-blue-2000-tv-movie.htmlA satirical romantic comedy about two brothers: Tome Jordan (Mailon Rivera), the philandering type, and the other brother Luke (Joseph C. Phillips), the stable one, are engaged in a power struggle to gain control of the family cosmetic business and the love of the marketing director (Angelle Brooks) of the company. But, unfortunately, a jilted lover manipulates all three in a game where only she knows the rules.
Preview Clip: Sapphire (1959, Harry Baird, Orlando Martins, Nigel Patrick, Michael Craig) Black Film History 2021-05-04 | daaracarchive.org/2021/05/sapphire-1959.htmlA college student named Sapphire Robbins is murdered in London's Hampstead Heath. When police superintendent Robert Hazard discovers that the victim was a light-skinned black woman passing as white, it upends his initial assumptions. Hazard and his openly racist assistant explore the city's racially tense underground jazz scene as they interview suspects, including Sapphire's white fiancé.
Preview Clip: Gang of Roses (2003, Monica Calhoun, Lil Kim, Bobby Brown, Charity Hill, Stacey Dash) Black Film History 2021-04-30 | daaracarchive.org/2013/06/gang-of-roses-2003.htmlA gang of gold-hunting outlaws, headed by the ruthless Left Eye Watkins (Bobby Brown), takes over the peaceful town of Flatridge, tearing the sleepy outpost to shreds as they search for riches. They murder a can-can girl, who is the sister of Rachel (Monica Calhoun), the onetime leader of a notorious all-girl gang. Rachel then rounds up her four old associates, and they seek revenge for her sister. Using teamwork and a sassy attitude, Rachel's gang goes up against Watkins' tough crew.
Gang of Roses (2003, trailer) [Monica Calhoun, Lil Kim, Stacey Dash, Marie Matiko, LisaRaye McCoy] Black Film History 2021-04-30 | daaracarchive.org/2013/06/gang-of-roses-2003.htmlA gang of gold-hunting outlaws, headed by the ruthless Left Eye Watkins (Bobby Brown), takes over the peaceful town of Flatridge, tearing the sleepy outpost to shreds as they search for riches. They murder a can-can girl, who is the sister of Rachel (Monica Calhoun), the onetime leader of a notorious all-girl gang. Rachel then rounds up her four old associates, and they seek revenge for her sister. Using teamwork and a sassy attitude, Rachel's gang goes up against Watkins' tough crew.
Preview Clip: The Black Godfather (1974, Rod Perry, Damu King, Tony Burton, Diane Sommerfield) Black Film History 2021-04-20 | daaracarchive.org/2011/06/the-black-godfather-1974.htmlJ.J. (Rod Perry) is a hustler with a conscience. A small-time numbers runner who dabbles in prostitution, J.J. wants nothing to do with the drug trade, which he holds responsible for the continuing slavery of the Black man. After a violent confrontation with mobster Tony Burton (Don Chastain) leaves a friend dead, J.J. becomes the ally of local numbers king Nate Williams (Jimmy Witherspoon), who teaches him how to dismantle Burton's drug operation brick by brick. But Burton has a secret weapon: Detective Jo Sterling (Duncan McLeod), a crooked cop who's got dirt on all the syndicates, is now Burton's lap dog.
Footage of Black communities in North Carolina between 1938 and 1941 Black Film History 2021-04-17 | The following footage is of Black communities in Lexington and Oxford, North Carolina, between 1938 and 1941. Hubert Lee Waters filmed segregated communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, with nearly 100 videos available as public domain held at Duke University. For full-length videos of these documented communities, please visit: https://repository.duke.edu/dc/hleewatersAlso, visit our archive site for comprehensive information on Black films.daaracarchive.orgTo learn more about our organization, please visit:https://www.daarac.ngo
