Jeff Clanagan Movies
- 2009
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Comedian Cedric the Entertainer presents some of his favorite stand-up cohorts in this television special. Hosted by NBA star Shaquille O'Neal, the evening of stand-up comedy features Tommy Davidson, DeRay Davis, Kevin Hart, Aries Spears, and Cedric himself delivering hilarious riffs on the insanities of modern life. ~ All Movie Guide
- 2009
Hyperactive standup comedian Katt Williams entertains a sold out crowd with his signature brand of comedy, covering topics as diverse as family, religion, and career. The program also includes 15 minutes of never-before-seen concert footage from a separate performance. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
Respected stand-up comic Steve Harvey delivers his unique act to an appreciative crowd on this concert video. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Amidst claims that the African-American family unit is slowly deteriorating, filmmaker Leslie Small sets out to explore how the role of black women in the family has evolved as the population of black males continues to diminish. Inspired by the musical stage play of the same name, Small's film follows three women as they battle temptation and contend with their personal demons while waging a valiant battle to maintain happy, healthy relationships. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Golden Brooks, Darrin Dewitt Henson, (more)
- 2008
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"Yes we can!" was more than a slogan for the Obama campaign; it became a rallying cry from all reaches of America for economic and social change throughout the country, and led to the historic election of the first African-American President of the United States. Narrated by Blair Underwood, this retrospective retraces the Obama campaign and its defining moments. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
I Tried stars the members of Bone Thugs N Harmony in a gritty urban thriller that offers one example of how the members lives might have turned out had they not become hip-hop superstars. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 2007
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Comedian Eddie Griffin brings his edgy brand of stand-up comedy to the stage in this performance captured before a live audience. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Eddie Griffin
A twenty-seven year old professional basketball player about to sign a lucrative endorsement contract that will set him up for life sees his entire future begin to crumble by the greed of a woman he swears never to have met in a revealing study of the ultra-materialistic "playa" culture starring Allen Payne, Anthony "Treach" Criss, and Elise Neal. Cedrick Tinsley (Payne) has it all: a successful career on the court, a beautiful fiancée he is preparing to propose to, and enough cash to live life in style. As Cedric prepares to enter into an endorsement contract that could propel his career to the next level, a woman who claims to bear his child emerges from the woodwork intending to sue him for paternity. The only problem is that Cedric claims never to have even met the litigious woman currently threatening to bleed him dry. Now determined to keep his career on track and allow let the "playas" that be to drag him down, Cedric prepares to fight for his future in a world where money equals power and everyone is just trying to make a buck. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Allen Payne, Elise Neal, (more)
- 2006
- PG
- Add Steve Harvey: Don't Trip... He Ain't Through With Me Yet! to QueueAdd Steve Harvey: Don't Trip... He Ain't Through With Me Yet! to top of Queue
One of the "Original Kings of Comedy" shows off another side of his talents in this concert film. Actor and standup comic Steve Harvey became a star through his often frank performing style, but what some fans might not know is that Harvey is also a committed Christian, and in 2005 Harvey was invited to perform at MegaFest, a four-day event presented by renowned evangelist Bishop T.D. Jakes at his church The Potters' House in Atlanta, GA. For the occasion, Harvey performed a family-friendly show for an audience of 10,000 in which he delivered a hilarious but thought-provoking routine touching on the subjects of family, marriage, faith, and his personal relationship with God. Steve Harvey: Don't Trip...He Ain't Through With Me Yet documents this special show and gives fans another perspective on Harvey's life and work. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Steve Harvey
- 2005
- Add Platinum Comedy Series: Sheryl Underwood to QueueAdd Platinum Comedy Series: Sheryl Underwood to top of Queue
Topical standup comedian Sheryl Underwood brings her unique brand of adult comedy to the stage in this brutally honest performance featuring her hilarious observations of everyday life. In addition to her diverse background which includes a stint in the Armed Forces, a job as radio show hostess, and acting roles in such popular comedies as Beauty Shop and Bulworth, Underwood's status as host of BET's popular Comic View has elevated her to one of the most recognizable women in comedy. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sheryl Underwood
Take a look back at some of the biggest stars in basketball before they broke big in the NBA with this release showcasing a variety of early performances by such future superstars as Vince Carter, Allen Iverson, and Shaquille O'Neal. This is raw talent in its most pure form, and as the most talented men on the court execute moves that seem to defy the laws of physics, the best artists in contemporary hip-hop lay down tracks that are sure to get basketball fans pumped for the next big game. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 2004
- Add Platinum Comedy Series: Bill Bellamy - Back to My Roots to QueueAdd Platinum Comedy Series: Bill Bellamy - Back to My Roots to top of Queue
In the 1990s he set the stand-up world ablaze with his hilarious brand of in-your-face comedy, and now the former host of MTV Jams is back with all new material in this side-splitting addition to the Platinum Comedy Series. Featuring a full sixty-minutes of Bellamy discussing everything from dating to the state of the nation, this is one stand up performance that keeps the laughs coming until last call. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bill Bellamy
- 2004
- Add Platinum Comedy Series: Mo'nique - One Night Stand to QueueAdd Platinum Comedy Series: Mo'nique - One Night Stand to top of Queue
Plus-sized comedian Mo'nique -- best known for her starring role on the situation comedy The Parkers -- offers up her adults-only standup act in all its raunchy glory on this performance video. Platinum Comedy Series: Mo'nique - One Night Stand features the comic performing for fans in Biloxi, MS, as she offers her own uninhibited perspectives on love, sex, relationships, and parenting. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Three couples crowded into a Philadelphia brownstone attempt to live together without losing their minds in this filmed performance of David E. Talbert's popular stage play. It seems that the romance in all three couples' relationships has hit the skids, and Monique Graham's (Deborah Cox) displeasure with her commitment-phobic boyfriend Anthony (Mel Jackson) is only the beginning of the romantic woes. Single mother Epiphany (Joi Campbell) is hard-pressed when forced to make a choice between her current boyfriend, Reggie (Chico Benymon), or her precocious six-year-old son, Man Man (Robbie Lewis Jr). And speaking of epiphanies, Ms. Willanetta's (Cassi Davis) recent religious experience has forced her to question her relationship with Renzo (Buddy Lewis), a man with whom she has been romantically involved with for over a decade. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Blood may be thicker than water, but it doesn't hold a candle to hairspray, as we learn in this urban comedy. Angela (Kellita Smith) is a successful hairdresser who operates her own salon based in Los Angeles. One day, Angela gets an unexpected visit from her sister Peaches (Mo'Nique), who runs a beauty shop of her own in Baltimore. The family reunion turns out to not be as happy as Angela may have hoped -- Peaches is trying to stay a step ahead of IRS agents who want to collect 50,000 dollars in back taxes, while also avoiding Marcella (Gina Torres), a fellow hair stylist who wants to take over Peaches' shop. Despite their differences, Angela and Peaches join forces in hopes of finding a way to get the bill paid and take Marcella out of the picture. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Mo'nique, Kellita Smith, (more)
- 2004
- Add Platinum Comedy Series: Adele Givens - The Original Queen to QueueAdd Platinum Comedy Series: Adele Givens - The Original Queen to top of Queue
After gaining fame as one of the four stars of the standup concert film The Queens of Comedy and with roles on TV's Tracy Takes On and The Hughleys, comedian Adele Givens breaks out on her own in this hour-long live set. Platinum Comedy Series: Adele Givens -- The Original Queen features the lady standup covering everything from relationships between men and women to high-profile news items of the day. Other titles in the Platinum Comedy series include Platinum Comedy Series: Cedric the Entertainer -- Starting Lineup and Platinum Comedy Series: Paul Rodriguez -- Behind Bars Live in San Francisco. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 2004
- Add Platinum Comedy Series: The Torry Brothers - Guy & Joe - A Family Affair to QueueAdd Platinum Comedy Series: The Torry Brothers - Guy & Joe - A Family Affair to top of Queue
Former Def Comedy Jam host Joe Torry is joined by brother and fellow comic Guy Torry for a pair of comedy performances that keep the laughs flowing in this release that proves once and for all that funny runs in the family. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Latino Comedy Fiesta: Volume 2 features a handful of Latino stand-up comics delivering routines on a variety of topics. The video includes appearances by Phat Joyntz, Rusy Moreno, Jim O'Brien, and Alex Valdez. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jeff Garcia
- 2003
Latino Comedy Fiesta: Volume 2 features a handful of Latino stand-up comics delivering routines on a variety of topics. The video includes appearances by Phat Joyntz, Rusy Moreno, Jim O'Brien, and Alex Valdez. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jeff Garcia
- 2003
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Prepare to laugh as one of the Original Kings of Comedy brings his act back to the stage in this release featuring funnyman D.L. Hughley. From his hit UPN sitcom The Hughleys to his late-night Comedy Central talk show and frequent guest appearances on Real Talk with Bill Maher Hughley has been cracking up audiences for years. Now find out what all the fuss is about in this stand up performance featuring Hughley doing what he does best - making people laugh until it hurts. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- D.L. Hughley
Latino Comedy Fiesta: Volume 1 features a handful of Latino stand-up comics delivering routines on a variety of topics. The video includes appearances by Phat Joyntz, Rusy Moreno, Jim O'Brien, and Alex Valdez. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 2003
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This edition of the Platinum Comedy Series features the talented comedian Bruce Bruce. Best known as one of the hosts of BET's Comic View, Bruce struts his stuff over the course of this hour-long performance during which he showcases his wit and, during a section where he engages the audience in conversation, his improvisational skills. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Bruce
- 2002
- Add Platinum Comedy Series: Cedric the Entertainer - Starting Lineup to QueueAdd Platinum Comedy Series: Cedric the Entertainer - Starting Lineup to top of Queue
Award-winning comedian and actor Cedric the Entertainer shows off the personable but street-smart style that has made him a star in this performance video, shot during a concert appearance at the Biloxi Grand Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. Platinum Comedy Series: Cedric the Entertainer -- Starting Lineup also features performances from several of Cedric's favorite up-and-coming comics, including Roland Powell, Juan Villareal, Tony Llewellen, and J.J.. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Cedric the Entertainer
Television director Neema Barnette directs the forceful drama Civil Brand, based on a story by Preston A. Whitmore II. Shot with a micro-budget of 500,000 dollars, the film stars confrontational rap and hip-hop artists Mos Def, MC Lyte, and Da Brat. The story concerns a women's prison that exploits its largely African-American inmate population as cheap labor to manufacture products for a corporation. Mostly incarcerated due to domestic violence situations, the inmates also face sexual abuse as the hands of the prison staff, headed by Captain Deese (Clifton Powell) and Warden Nelson (Reed McCants). Accused of murder, Frances Shepard (Lisa Rae) joins forces with inmates Little Momma (Lark Voorhies), Wet (Monica Calhoun), and Nikki Barnes (N'Bushe Wright), as well as law student Michael (Mos Def), in order to start an uprising. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
A prison drama centering on the travails of three friends unjustly imprisoned for a crime they didn't commit, Lockdown opens with Avery (Richard T. Jones), a talented young swimmer who desperately wants to free himself, his wife Krista (Melissa De Sousa), and their infant son from life in the projects of Albuquerque, NM. Avery's future seems bright when, after winning a regional swimming competition, he is approached by Charles Pierce (Bill Nunn), a talent scout who takes an interest in the young man's athletic promise. Unfortunately, Avery's dreams quickly disintegrate when he and his pals Cashmere (Gabriel Casseus) and Dre (De'Aundre Bonds) are pulled over by cops one night and framed for a robbery/murder they didn't commit. Faster than you can say "blatant miscarriage of justice," Avery, Cashmere, and Dre land in the slammer, where they are separated and forced to fend for themselves. Avery ends by getting a valuable prison education from his Ralph Ellison-quoting cellmate Malachi (Clifton Powell), while Cashmere quickly becomes part of the African-American gang network operating under the leadership of Clean Up (rapper Master P, whose No Limit Films produced the film). Dre, meanwhile, meets the worst fate of the three, resorting to heroin after he's gang-raped by a group of Nazi thugs. On the outside, Krista and Pierce work tirelessly to free the trio from prison. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Richard T. Jones, Gabriel Casseus, (more)
