Afrocentricity
Genres
Overview
On the surface, this collection of shorts by up-and-coming African American filmmakers arrived at a perfect time. The cutting-edge products of the New Black Cinema of the early '90s had disappeared, giving way to embarrassingly stereotypical, scatological fare such as Booty Call and Next Friday. This feature-packed compilation (which includes production notes, interviews with all of the filmmakers, and audio commentary by four) attempts to prove that African American cinema is intent on moving past the lowbrow humor, as six of the seven shorts steer clear of any comedy.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
135 min
Release Date
2000-08-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Vanessa Williams
Self
6.5
Check Please
In a fancy restaurant, Ben plans to propose to his long time girlfriend only to find out that his ring was mistakenly sent to the wrong table.
2015-08-03 | en
7.0
My Only Earth Is in the Moon
Sergio answers 36 questions to make Gabriel fall in love. Did you know Glauber was a Pisces?
2017-01-25 | pt
0.0
Manzanar
Short film about the Manzanar Japanese American internment camp. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2011.
1972-01-01 | en
0.0
Chinesische Städte
The short documentary presents the difference between North and South China and also presents footage from several Chinese cities.
1935-01-01 | de
0.0
Unbekanntes China
Aerial photographs and cityscapes by aviation pioneer Wulf-Dieter Graf zu Castell, who lived in China between 1933 and 1936 and was tasked with setting up an air traffic network for Eurasia.
1937-08-03 | de
0.0
Kaiserbauten in Fernost
Documentation of a journey along the Great Wall of China to the Ku-Pei-Kuo pass fortress.
1938-07-28 | de
6.0
Round About Hollywood
This short travelogue depicts snippets of locations in Hollywood, California, most of them as seen from the streets. Considerable time is taken showing the kinds of architecture of private homes. There are images of various important buildings, and a depiction of the Hollywood Bowl. Finally, there is a sequence revolving around the premiere of the film “Dirigible” (1931) at the famed Chinese Theatre.
1931-05-22 | en
6.0
Show Business
The girls and their pet monkey create havoc on board a train carrying a traveling Broadway troupe.
1932-08-20 | en
6.5
Big Buck Bunny
Follow a day of the life of Big Buck Bunny when he meets three bullying rodents: Frank, Rinky, and Gamera. The rodents amuse themselves by harassing helpless creatures by throwing fruits, nuts and rocks at them. After the deaths of two of Bunny's favorite butterflies, and an offensive attack on Bunny himself, Bunny sets aside his gentle nature and orchestrates a complex plan for revenge.
2008-04-10 | en
9.2
Prep & Landing: Totally Tinsel Collection
Prep and Landing: On Christmas Eve, a high-tech team of elves from an elite unit known as "Prep & Landing" ensures homes around the world are prepared for Santa's visit. But when two hilarious little elves face unexpected challenges and are pushed to their limits, it'll take a great big effort to save the season. Prep and Landing: Naughty vs. Nice: The outrageous yuletide adventures of Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne continue in this totally tinsel adventure that reminds us there's room for everyone on the 'nice' list. Santa's stealthiest little elves must race to recover classified North Pole technology, which has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking naughty kid, in an effort to stop Christmas from descending into chaos.
2012-11-06 | en
7.0
Imaginapped
When her imaginary friend is kidnapped, Olivia has to go on an epic quest to get him back.
2015-05-02 | en
6.0
A Family Affair
A woman makes a powerful connection with a surprising stranger on her 30th birthday.
2019-06-20 | en
4.8
Tic
Dave struggles to keep his Tourette’s on the down-low while on a date with Jess.
2019-10-02 | en
6.7
End-O
Jaq is a typical young woman, navigating the foibles of life, love and endometriosis.
2019-10-10 | en
0.0
Say Something
Fresh from Seoul, a teen girl struggles to find connection in her new home until she sees the church band’s floppy-haired drummer and strikes up a daring idea to get his attention.
2023-09-09 | ko
0.0
Street Angel
When Doctor Pangea, "the world's deadliest geologist", escapes from prison with plans to destroy Earth as we know it, the city turns to its unlikely champion: 14 year old homeless girl - and kungfu skateboarding superhero - Street Angel! Short film based on the comic of the same name.
2009-02-20 | en
0.0
The King's Breakfast
A king misses the butter on his slice of bread.
1963-01-01 | en
6.9
Agent 327: Operation Barbershop
Agent 327 is investigating a clue that leads him to a shady barbershop in Amsterdam. Little does he know that he is being tailed by mercenary Boris Kloris.
2017-05-12 | en
9.0
Allergic Overreaction
When Scott brings cookies to his friend's annual weekend long Freddy vs Jason fest, he unwittingly gives Dave an allergic reaction. And what was supposed to be a fun time, turns into a night of uncanny horror!
2019-10-13 | en
0.0
Caged
A happily married woman finds out that her marriage is not so happy during a dinner party for her newly promoted husband.
2016-01-20 | en