2007 The Great Debaters
Cast:
- Denzel Washington: Melvin B. Tolson
- Forest Whitaker: James Farmer Sr.
- Nate Parker: Henry Lowe
- Jurnee Smollett: Samantha Booke
- Denzel Whitaker: James Farmer Jr.
- Kimberly Elise: Pearl Farmer
Based on a true story, this film tells the story of Professor Melvin Tolson and his elite debate team.
2007 For One More Day
Director: Lloyd Kramer
Cast:
- Michael Imperioli: Charles "Chick" Benetto
- Ellen Burstyn: Posey Benetto
- Scott Cohen: Len Benetto
- Samantha Mathis: Young Posey Benetto
- Vadim Imperioli: Young Chick Benetto
The film version of Mitch Albom's novel of the same name.
2005 Their Eyes Were Watching God
Director: Darnell Martin
Cast:
- Halle Berry: Janie Starks
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson: Joe Starks
- Michael Ealy: Tea Cake
- Nicki Micheaux: Phoebe Watson
- Lorraine Toussaint: Pearl Stone
The film version of Zora Neale-Hurston's novel of the same name.
2001 Amy & Isabelle
Director: Lloyd Kramer
Cast:
- Elisabeth Shue: Isabelle Goodrow
- Hanna Hall: Amy Goodrow
- Martin Donovan: Peter Robertson
A classic mother-daughter story -- their secrets and gossip-filled town threaten to tear them apart.
1999 Tuesdays With Morrie
Director: Mick Jackson
Cast:
- Hank Azaria: Mitch Albom
- Jack Lemmon: Morrie Schwartz
The film version of Mitch Albom's novel of the same name.
1998 The Wedding
Director: Charles Burnett
Cast:
- Halle Berry: Shelby Coles
- Eric Thal: Meade Howell
- Lynn Whitfield: Corrine Coles
- Carl Lumbly: Lute McNeil
A story of a woman who has to choose between 2 men.
1998 David and Lisa
Director: Lloyd Kramer
Cast:
- Sidney Poitier: Dr. Jack Miller
- Lukas Haas: David
- Brittany Murphy: Lisa
- Debi Mazar: Maggie
- Allison Janney: Alix
The story of two young people who meet in a psychiatric ward. Psychiatrist, Dr. Miller, helps David deal with his difficult past.
1998 Beloved
Director: Jonathan Demme
Cast:
- Oprah Winfrey: Sethe
- Danny Glover: Paul D Garner
- Thandie Newton: Beloved
- Kimberly Elise: Denver
- Beah Richards: Baby Suggs/Grandma Baby
The film version of Toni Morrison's novel of the same name.
1997 Before Women Had Wings
Director: Lloyd Kramer
Cast:
- Oprah Winfrey: Zora Williams
- Ellen Barkin: Glory Marie Jackson
- Tina Majorino: Abigail "Bird" Jackson
- Julia Styles: Phoebe Jackson
- John Savage: Billy Jackson
