Cicely Tyson
61) Hoodlum
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A gangster refuses to let others into his numbers racket. Set in Harlem during the 1930s.
62) Roots
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An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era.
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A journey into the endless possibilities of life. Rich with positive, life-enhancing messages that focus on growth and change. Positive messages of self-esteem are illustrated through a series of live action and animations shorts through songs, stories and laughter. Explores children's dreams and concerns, as well as their fears and fantasies.
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"Poet, storyteller, actress, dancer, and passionate activist Maya Angelou gave people the freedom to think about their history in a way they never had before. Hers was a prolific life in which she inspired generations with lyrical modern African-American thought that pushed boundaries. This unprecedented film celebrates Dr. Angelou by weaving her words with rare and intimate archival photographs and videos that show her impact on the world. From her...
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Flicka (2006): All headstrong 16-year-old Katy McLaughlin longs for is to work on her family's mountainside horse ranch -- yet her father insists she finish boarding school. When Kathy finds a mustang in the hills, she sets out to tame the horse and prove she can one day take over the struggling ranch ; Because of Winn-Dixie (2005): A mischievous dog befriends a lonely young girl in a new town and helps her make new friends.
67) Roots
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English
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An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era.
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English
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Roots, adapted from the Alex Haley novel that traces his family's history from the mid-18th century when one of his ancestors was captured and sold into slavery. Follows the struggle for freedom that began with the boy's abduction in Africa to America and continued throughout the generations that followed.
Roots, the next generations follows the Haley family from the post-Civil War era until the more contemporary but still turbulent time of the 1960s...