Jenifer Lewis
Author
Language
English
Description
"A new offering from the author of the hugely successful Mother of Black Hollywood. Walking in My Joy is a collection of electric stories by the one and only, super hilarious Jenifer Lewis. Her commentary on what's happening in the world today, told through her outrageous real-life adventures, will have you laughing out loud, while her insightful messages touch your soul. A self-described "traveling fool and nature freak," Jenifer takes readers with...
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Brenda grew up with some incredible hardships. She had a prostitute for a mother and a pimp for a 'father.' Now, Brenda is a single mom struggling to raise her family in Chicago. When she receives a letter inviting her to attend her father's funeral in Georgia, she's not sure how to feel. Growing up, Brenda never knew the man and hadn't interacted with that part of her family. But when she loses her job, she decides that now's the time to shake things...
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
New Orleans. Arrogant, carefree Prince Naveen and hardworking waitress Tiana cross paths. Prince Naveen is transformed into a frog by a conniving voodoo magician. Tiana follows suit when she decides to kiss the amphibian royalty. With the help of a trumpet-playing alligator, a Cajun firefly, and an old blind lady who lives in a boat in a tree, Naveen and Tiana must race to break the spell and fulfill their dreams.
8) The cookout
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Todd Anderson's life changes overnight when he signs a $30 million contract with the NBA. Determined not to forget where he's from, he throws a cookout for his family and friends from the hood - in his new neighborhood. As old and new friends arrive, a series of mix-ups occur - and things are about to get a little on the wild side.
Publisher
Walt Disney Records
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
A 13 song collection of toe-tappin' tunes inspired by Walt Disney Pictures' The Princess and the Frog. Featuring all-new songs performed by the film's most beloved characters including Princess Tiana, Ray, Mama Odie, Louis and Dr. Facilier. this album carries on the same Cajun, Zydeco, Dixieland and gospel music themes that played throughout the movie.
Publisher
Lightworx Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"By the age of twelve, Jack Stone has already endured a lifetime of hardships. In a desperate act for control, he composed the list, an ambitious set of goals plotting his triumph over the heartless world around him. Nearly fifteen years later, Jack lives well pursuing the comforts of power, success, and wealth. But, when haunted by past tragedies and forced to question the future, Jack must consider rejecting his own plans in favor of God's true...
Series
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"The adventures continue for tech genius Hiro Hamada and his healthcare companion, the lovable, inflatable Baymax. Picking up right before the end of the film, Hiro thinks Baymax is lost forever, until he finds the chip Tadashi designed to create Baymax. Hiro immediately gets to work rebuilding Baymax, but Hiro's overconfidence and impatience gets him into trouble. The stakes are raised for Hiro, Baymax, and their friends, as they fight to protect...
Publisher
Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
In addition to being saddled with an unruly foster teen, Madea has two troubled nieces to deal with. Lisa is engaged to an abusive and controlling investment banker and Vanessa is finding it difficult to open herself to the affection of a bus driver/artist Frankie because of childhood abuse. Wreaking havoc on both of the girls's lives is their mother Victoria.
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
New Orleans. Arrogant, carefree Prince Naveen and hardworking waitress Tiana cross paths. Prince Naveen is transformed into a frog by a conniving voodoo magician. Tiana follows suit when she decides to kiss the amphibian royalty. With the help of a trumpet-playing alligator, a Cajun firefly, and an old blind lady who lives in a boat in a tree, Naveen and Tiana must race to break the spell and fulfill their dreams.
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The eccentrically macabre family moves to a bland suburb where Wednesday Addams' friendship with the daughter of a hostile and conformist local reality show host exacerbates conflict between the families." --
15) Meet the Browns
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Brenda grew up with some incredible hardships. She had a prostitute for a mother and a pimp for a 'father.' Now, Brenda is a single mom struggling to raise her family in Chicago. When she receives a letter inviting her to attend her father's funeral in Georgia, she's not sure how to feel. Growing up, Brenda never knew the man and hadn't interacted with that part of her family. But when she loses her job, she decides that now's the time to shake things...
16) Little Richard
Publisher
Artisan Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
A revealing look into the tumultuous life of Little Richard, whose groundbreaking music revolutionized rock 'n' roll. Growing up in poverty, a social misfit, his passion, talent and flamboyant style catapulted him into rock limelight. Go through his chart-topping years when he lived the rock 'n' roll lifestyle.
18) The brothers
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Four smart, successful and sexy men take on love, sex, friendship and two of life's most terrifying prospects - honesty and commitment. The "brothers" are lifelong friends who have banded together to weather love's innate terrors and occasional triumphs in this comic yet painfully true exploration of the battle between the sexes.
19) The Temptations
Publisher
RHI Entertainment Inc
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
The true story of the Temptations, the vocal soul group of the 1960s, as seen from the viewpoint of the last surviving member, Otis Williams. Beginning from their humble origins in the late '50s and continuing through the '90s and the deaths of the other four members.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Computer-animated children's adventure following a feisty young falcon's coming of age and featuring the vocal talents of Samuel L. Jackson, Leonard Nimoy and Richard E. Grant. Kai is tired of only having his stern father for company at their remote home. When he meets an affable stork and weaver and complains of his plight they tell him about the bustling bird city of Zambezia just down the river. Unable to resist the promise of a new life, Kai flees...