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Esther Rolle
Esther Rolle (November 8, 1920 – November 17, 1998) was an American actress of stage and television. She was perhaps best known for her portrayal of Florida Evans in two 1970s television sitcoms, Maude and Good Times.
Esther Rolle was born in Pompano Beach, Florida to Jonathan and Elizabeth Rolle,...
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Don't Play Us Cheap
Don't Play Us Cheap is a 1972 musical written, produced, and directed by Melvin Van Peebles, about an imp and a devil who take human form and try to break up a Harlem house party. A film version was produced in 1973.
Trinity and Brother Dave are a...
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Summer of My German Soldier
Summer Of My German Soldier is a 1978 made-for-TV movie based on the novel of the same name written by Bette Greene. It stars Kristy McNichol as a Jewish-American girl and Bruce Davison as the German prisoner of war who she befriends.
Patty Bergen...
Down in the Delta
Down in the Delta is a 1998 drama film directed by Maya Angelou. The film stars Alfre Woodard; Al Freeman, Jr.; Esther Rolle; Loretta Devine; and Wesley Snipes.
Woodard's work drew praise from San Francisco Chronicle reviewer Peter Stack, who lauded...
Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy is a 1989 film adapted from the Alfred Uhry play of the same title for Warner Bros. The film was directed by Bruce Beresford with Morgan Freeman reprising Hoke's role and Jessica Tandy playing Miss Daisy. The story defines Daisy...
Rosewood
Rosewood is a 1997 film, directed by John Singleton. The film stars Ving Rhames as a fictional character who travels to the town of Rosewood, Florida, United States, and becomes a witness to the 1923 Rosewood massacre. The supporting cast includes...
My Fellow Americans
My Fellow Americans is a 1996 comedy film starring Jack Lemmon and James Garner as feuding ex-presidents. Dan Aykroyd, Lauren Bacall, John Heard, Wilford Brimley, Bradley Whitford and Jeff Yagher also appear in supporting performances. The film is...
The Mighty Quinn
The Mighty Quinn is a 1989 thriller film starring Denzel Washington, Robert Townsend, Mimi Rogers, M. Emmet Walsh, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and James Fox. The screenplay by Hampton Fancher is based on the novel "Finding Maubee" by A.H.Z. Carr. Washington...
