List of the best Ernest Dickerson movies: Visions of Light: The Art of Cinematography(1993), Blind Faith(1998), Tales From the Crypt Presents Demon Knight(1995), Surviving the Game(1994), Never Die Alone(2004), Good Fences(2003), Strange Justice(1999), Our America(2002) ... ...
Documentary, Drama, History
Japan|USA
1993
90 Minutes
Ernest Dickerson Stuart Samuels Michael Chapman Allen Daviau Caleb Deschanel Conrad L. Hall William A. Fraker
camera operator director engaging hollywood, calif. movie camera filmmaking art hollywood discovery underdog 20th century
Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography, illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a Nation to Do the Right Thing.
Crime, Drama
USA
1998
117 Minutes
Director
Charles S. Dutton Courtney B. Vance Kadeem Hardison Lonette McKee Garland Whitt Karen Glave Jeff Clarke Nancy Herard Jim Jones Alex Karzis Dan Lett
lawyer teenager police chief uncle nephew gripping somber tense bronx, n.y. courtroom race relations troubled youth murder case family forced confession underdog quest 1990s
In 1957, black lawyer John Williams has to defend his nephew Charlie, who is accused of strangling a white boy to death. John doesn't believe Charlie did it, and although Charlie confesses,... See full summary »
Horror
USA
1995
92 Minutes
Director
Billy Zane William Sadler Jada Pinkett Smith Brenda Bakke CCH Pounder Dick Miller Thomas Haden Church John Schuck Gary Farmer Charles Fleischer John Kassir
demon guardian soldier mercenary landlady alcoholic creepy frightening suspenseful amusing new mexico boarding house hotel police station good versus evil religion demonic possession apocalypse unlikely allies showdown
A man on the run is hunted by a demon known as the Collector.
Action
USA
1994
96 Minutes
Director
Ice-T Rutger Hauer Charles S. Dutton Gary Busey F. Murray Abraham John C. McGinley William McNamara Jeff Corey
homeless person psychiatrist oil baron investor cia agent brutal suspenseful dark thrilling pacific northwest forest cabin seattle murder hunting homelessness class conflict rivalry escape pursuit
A homeless man is hired as a survival guide for a group of wealthy businessmen on a hunting trip in the mountains, unaware that they are killers who hunt humans for sport, and that he is their new prey.
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
USA
2004
88 Minutes
Director
DMX David Arquette Michael Ealy Reagan Gomez-Preston Clifton Powell Jennifer Sky Drew Sidora Antwon Tanner Keesha Sharp Paige Hurd Rhoda Jordan
drug lord criminal writer beautiful woman rival intense brooding new york city street los angeles crime chance meeting drug trafficking troubled past abusive relationship death wretched excess fall pursuit 2000s
A drug kingpin's return home touches off a turf war.
Drama
2003
119 Minutes
Director
Whoopi Goldberg Danny Glover Zachary Simmons Glover Ryan Michelle Bathe Ashley Archer Vincent McCurdy-Clark Mo'Nique
A black attorney (Danny Glover), his wife (Whoopi Goldberg) and their two children move to a posh neighborhood in Greenwich, Conn.
Drama
1999
95 Minutes
Director
Mandy Patinkin Delroy Lindo Regina Taylor Stephen Young Philip Shepherd Leila Johnson Julie Khaner Janet Land Kathleen Laskey Lisa Mende Louis Gossett Jr.
supreme court justice judge accuser former boss anita hill thurgood marshall disturbing gripping intricate washington, d.c. capitol building senate office sexual harassment politics supreme court confirmation hearings accusations clarence thomas discovery
Anita Hill (Regina Taylor) brings sexual harassment charges against her former boss Clarence Thomas (Delroy Lindo), a Supreme Court nominee in 1991.
Drama
2002
95 Minutes
Director
Josh Charles Vanessa Williams Roderick Pannell Brandon Hammond Mykelti Williamson Peter Paige Irma P. Hall Serena Lee Djanet Sears Gene Mack Justin Mitchell
teenager radio producer neighbor reporter gang member dark gritty chicago ghetto radio station apartment documentary filmmaking murder investigation controversy quest rise 2000s
A producer (Josh Charles) for National Public Radio hires two teens from a Chicago neighborhood to create an audio diary about their impoverished community.