David E. Talbert Movies
Gospel-minded playwright David E. Talbert produces, writes, and directs this urban crime comedy concerning a pair of criminals who take a group of church parishioners hostage while attempting to rob the holy house, only to find their captives slowly convincing them to repent and give up their lawless lifestyles. Durell (Ice Cube) and LeeJohn (Tracy Morgan) are two best friends with a special knack for petty crime. Upset at discovering that his ex-girlfriend is planning to move out of state with the couple's young son, Durell knows that the only way to keep his fractured family in close proximity to one another is to raise the 17,000 dollars needed to pay off her growing debt. In order to get the money before his ex decides to make the big move, the desperate Durell enlists the aid of his scheming best buddy to rob their neighborhood church. But someone has beaten Durell and LeeJohn to the punch, and if they ever hope to get their hands on that quick cash, this bumbling pair will first have to spend an entire night in the presence of not just the almighty lord, but some of his most fervent followers as well. Katt Williams, Keith David, Regina Hall, and Chi Mcbride co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ice Cube, Katt Williams, (more)
This recording of a performance of David E. Talbert's The Fabric of a Man stars Tammy Townsend as Dominique Majors, a fashion designer torn between a rich stockbroker played by Clifton Powell and a poor tailor, played by Darrin Dewitt Henson, who understands her art. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 2004
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Sin, salvation, and song come together in this blend of comedy and drama from the pen of playwright David E. Talbert. Soul Theater Series: He Say...She Say...but What Does GOD Say? takes place in inner-city Detroit, where a small storefront church is located next to a nightclub that's a meeting place for local gangsters. Neither church member Deacon Witherspoon (Tommy Ford) nor mobster Satin Jones (Clifton Powell) is willing to give up their place in the neighborhood, and each leads their followers in an ongoing effort to drive their rivals away. Soul Theater Series: He Say She Say but What Does God Say? also features several songs from gospel vocalist Brent Jones. ~ 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
- 2000
This is a performance video with a blend of gospel and urban rhythm and blues music. Among the featured artists are Kirk Franklin and Hezekiah Walker, as well as urban soul singer Dave Hollister and Destiny's Child. Beneath the feel good, toe-tapping music, there is a serious story line, done in an entertaining way with humor and poignancy. A couple has been living together for three and a half years. The woman wants a commitment, which her man is reluctant to give. Finally, the line in the sand is drawn; if he won't agree to have her as a wife, she will no longer be his woman. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
