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Billöah Greene Movies

2006  
 
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An honest, hardworking man discovers the hardships of being stereotyped as a Black man in America after losing his cushy office job and suddenly being bombarded with racial biases. Jake Jackson (Billoah Greene) is one of the nicest, most decent people you'd ever hope to meet; he works hard at his job, leads a clean lifestyle, and just wants to lead a carefree life. But being comfortable in your own skin isn't always easy when it's a darker shade of brown, and after being inexplicably fired Jake begins to experience the frustration of being a minority in a racist society. As Jake sets out in search of a new job, his eyes are suddenly opened to the bigotry all around. Jake has worked hard to get where is today, and all he asks in return is justice and respect. When those things elude him, Jake begins a dark slide down the path to insanity. Only when Jake manages to capture a wanted serial killer does his luck begin to change, but by then he has already grown bitter after seeing the true colors of the people he once trusted. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Billöah Greene
 
2005  
PG13  
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A pair of estranged twins driven apart by the death of their parents find reconciliation and redemption after following radically different paths in life in director Charles Randolph-Wright's righteous tale of sibling rivalry and divine intervention. Upon losing their parents, twin brothers Teshawn (Billöah Greene) and Wesley Tucker (Darien Sills-Evans) each attempt to deal with the devastating blow in their own personal ways. While Wesley falls back on his faith by becoming a respected Harlem minister, Teshawn breaks into the music business by transforming himself into thuggish gangsta rapper Zulu. With his star on the rise and the future looking bright, Teshawn is suddenly forced to flee his West Coast home for the safety of Harlem when vengeful record producer Bull Sharky (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) vows to put an end to more than just his recording career. As Teshawn seeks sanctuary in the open arms of his forgiving brother and the gospel church, his work with the failing church choir offers fulfilling sense of community that soon leads him into the arms of attractive churchgoer Kia (Janine Green) -- a no-nonsense woman of God who holds Harlem's rich history near and dear to her heart. Now, as Bull Sharky and violent his crew begin knocking down doors in a desperate attempt to locate the exiled hip-hop star, Teshawn and Wesley are compelled to confront the past in order to clear the path for a brighter future. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Billöah GreeneDarien Sills-Evans, (more)
 
2004  
NR  
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The feature-film debut of filmmaker Rodney Evans, who wrote and produced in addition to taking on directing duties, Brother to Brother explores the life and struggles of black, gay artists in the present and past. Anthony Mackie stars as Perry Williams, a young man dealing with the strife involved with being both African-American and a homosexual in contemporary New York. He is shunned by his father for his sexual identity and wary of being viewed as a sell-out by black peers when his work gains a white audience. When Williams meets an aging poet who was involved in the Harlem Renaissance of the 1930s, he suddenly finds himself transported back in time and cavorting with the likes of Langston Hughes (Daniel Sunjata) and Zora Neale Hurston (Aunjanue Ellis). Among such legends, Williams is able to gain perspective about his own life. Also starring Roger Robinson and Larry Gilliard Jr., Brother to Brother screened in competition at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

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Starring:
Anthony MackieRoger Robinson, (more)
 
2004  
 
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A group of old friends realize that it's time to grow up when their reckless ways pave the path towards self-destruction. Oliver Anderson (John Hensley) has only spent one semester away at college when he returns to Kentucky to live with his wealthy, conservative parents. Once home, Oliver quickly reconnects with his former best friends Patrick (Joshua Harto) and Sorn (Billöah Greene) and the three pick up precisely where they left off. Their priorities are simple: get drunk, chase women, and raise hell. One night, during a particularly rowdy excursion, Oliver meets and falls for single mother Abby (Elizabeth Chase), who works as a stripper just to make ends meet. Meanwhile, Oliver's sister Jessica (Kate Mara) has just returned from boarding school. She's the center of attention at her surprise, sweet 16 bash when Patrick begins to see her in a different light than before. As Patrick and Jessica begin a flirtatious romance that will develop into a scandalous affair, Sorn splits his time between caring for his elderly grandmother and being a role model to his ten-year-old cousin. But Sorn has his fair share of secrets, too, because when he's not tackling family responsibilities or partying with his pals, he's out on the prowl for casual sex. When dysfunctional relationships clash with a devastating identity crisis, the gang realizes that they had better grow up before it's too late. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
John HensleyJoshua Harto, (more)
 
2003  
 
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Independent filmmaker Jim McKay (Girls Town) writes and directs the ensemble film Everyday People, produced in part by HBO Films. The story revolves around a neighborhood eatery in Brooklyn called Raskins, a Jewish-owned-and-operated restaurant with an almost exclusively black clientele. After years of faithful service, owner Ira (Jordan Gelber) contemplates selling out to a corporation as part of the city's urban renewal. Everyday People premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004 as part of the American Spectrum competition. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

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Starring:
Jordan GelberBridget Barkan, (more)
 
2003  
PG13  
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Can a high-attitude African-American politician who says what he thinks stand a chance in a presidential campaign? Mays Gilliam (Chris Rock) is a straight-talking alderman representing a inner-city neighborhood in Washington, D.C. In the midst of a hard-fought race for the White House, the Democratic presidential and vice-presidential candidates are killed in an airline crash, and with little time to prepare a new campaign, the Republican candidate, Vice President Brian Lewis (Nick Searcy), seems all but guaranteed to win. With practically nothing to loose, party head Martin Geller (Dylan Baker) approaches Gilliam and asks him to stand as the Democrat's presidential candidate. While Gilliam is dubious at first, before long his streetwise style and willingness to face the issues head-on earns him surprising figures in the polls, especially after he persuades his short-fused older brother, Mitch Gilliam (Bernie Mac), to join the ticket as vice presidential candidate -- a big jump for a bail bondsman. Gilliam's love life also becomes more complicated as his ex-girlfriend Kim (Robin Givens) decides she wants him back now that he has a shot at the White House, even though Gilliam only has eyes for Lisa (Tamala Jones). Head of State marked the directorial debut for comic and actor Chris Rock, who also co-wrote and co-produced the film. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Chris RockBernie Mac, (more)
 
2003  
R  
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Action comedy screenwriter Ed Solomon switches gears to psychological drama for his feature film directing debut, Levity. Manual Jordan (Billy Bob Thornton) gets released after doing 23 years in prison for accidentally killing a kid during an attempted robbery. Not having any place to go as a free man, he returns to the town where he committed the crime in hopes of seeking salvation. He ends up in a community center where he meets pastor Miles Evans (Morgan Freeman), who helps him out with practical matters like work, food, and housing. Trying to find redemption for his sins, he befriends Adele Easely (Holly Hunter), a single mother who just happens to be the sister of the boy he shot in the robbery. He also meets teenaged Sofia Mellinger (Kirsten Dunst), a rich girl with a drug problem. Still attempting to reconcile with his past, Manual seems drawn to interfere when Adele's son Abner seems headed down a criminal path. Levity premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

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Starring:
Billy Bob ThorntonMorgan Freeman, (more)