Daryl G. Nickens Movies
A highly principled African-American independent filmmaker hides his early profession because his films never became popular. This Wonderworks drama chronicles what happens when the former filmmaker's niece finds his old films in a trunk and then begins researching her uncle's contributions. She then helps teach him to become proud of his refusal to make films that exploited his actors. The girl also learns the value of working on a team. The video comes with a handy viewer's guide to promote discussion after the film. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Robin Harris, Christopher Reid's foul-mouthed and irascible father from the original House Party film, died in the interim, but he has a university named after him in this follow-the-dots sequel. Kid (Christopher Reid) has finally made it to college in House Party 2, but not without problems. Sent to Harris University on a scholarship check given to him by his local church congregation, he finds himself broke before he can even buy the books for his college courses. He can thank his old pal Play (Christopher Martin) for his financial straits, since Play borrowed the money to pay a phony music producer named Shelia (Iman), who has headed off to parts unknown. Kid tries to pay for tuition by working in the college cafeteria but is thrown out because he is not considered a student. Problems compound when his girlfriend Sidney (Tisha Campbell) spends more time studying than with him. He also receives lectures on political correctness from her strident roommate Zora (Queen Latifah). Still, Kid's main concern is finding the money for college. Finally Kid agrees to go along with Play's scheme -- to hold a surreptitious late-night pajama party in the faculty hall to raise funds to pay for Kid's education. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Starring:
- Christopher "Kid" Reid, Christopher "Play" Martin, (more)
- 1989
Rev. Jesse Jackson arrives at Hillman College to deliver a lecture, taking time out to encourage Dwayne (Kadeem Hardison) in his bid for Student Council president. Meanwhile, Dwayne's opponent Ron (Darryl M. Bell) attempts to "win dirty" by fraudulently claiming to have Rev. Jackson's endorsement. Elsewhere, Freddie (Cree Summer) proves to be very difficult to surprise as she approaches her 18th birthday. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1989
It promises to be a dismal Valentine's Day when Dwayne's marriage proposal to Suzanne (Tracy Lee Harrison) is turned down flat. Turning to Whitley (Jasmine Guy) for comfort and advice, Dwayne (Kadeem Hardison) ends up taking her to a movie. Elsewhere, Jaleesa (Dawnn Lewis) suffers mightly when her prank on Walter (Sinbad) backfires, while Kim (Charnele Brown) receives some bad news about her boyfriend Robert. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
It's The African Queen meets Richard Pryor in this schmaltzy and salty attempt by Pryor to appeal to the family crowd. Pryor plays Joe Braxton, an inept burglar whose parole officer Donald (Robert Christian) wants to help out. Knowing that Joe is an excellent mechanic, he refers him to Vivian Perry (Cicely Tyson), the director of a school for emotionally disturbed children. The school is about to close for lack of funds, and Vivian wants to flee Philadelphia with eight of her charges and get to a farm in Washington State where the children can grow up in the fresh air and away from the urban environment. Joe is enlisted to drive the bus, which continually breaks down en route, permitting Joe plenty of time to interact with the kids -- taking them fishing, teaching them strip poker, and convincing a Vietnamese girl not to sell her body. The prim and proper Vivian holds up her nose at the vulgar and sloppy Joe, so it is inevitable that at journey's end the two will find true romance. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Starring:
- Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, (more)
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