3 Movies Starring Nate Parker

The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2007-12-25

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

126 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (44892 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Robert Eisele (screenplay)

Robert Eisele (story)

Jeffrey Porro (story)

Tony Scherman (inspired by the American Legacy article)

Fullplot:

Marshall, Texas, described by James Farmer, Jr. as "the last city to surrender after the Civil War," is home to Wiley College, where, in 1935-36, inspired by the Harlem Renaissance and his clandestine work as a union organizer, Professor Melvin Tolson coaches the debate team to a nearly-undefeated season that sees the first debate between U.S. students from white and Negro colleges and ends with an invitation to face Harvard University's national champions. The team of four, which includes a female student and a very young James Farmer, is tested in a crucible heated by Jim Crow, sexism, a lynch mob, an arrest and near riot, a love affair, jealousy, and a national radio audience.

Red Tails

Red Tails

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2012-01-20

Languages:

English, Italian, German

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

125 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

5.9 (27286 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

John Ridley (story)

John Ridley (screenplay)

Aaron McGruder (screenplay)

John B. Holway (book)

Fullplot:

Italy, 1944. As the war takes its toll on Allied forces in Europe, a squadron of black pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen are finally given the chance to prove themselves in the sky - even as they battle discrimination on the ground. It's a tribute to the unsung heroes who rose above extraordinary challenges and ultimately soared into history.

Beyond the Lights

Beyond the Lights

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2014-11-14

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

116 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (8676 Reviews)

Genres:

DramaMusic

Fullplot:

The pressures of fame have superstar singer Noni on the edge, until she meets Kaz, a young cop who works to help her find the courage to develop her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be.

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