List of the best Kasi Lemmons movies: Talk to Me(2007), Harriet(2019), The Caveman's Valentine(2001), Black Nativity(2013), Fear of a Black Hat(1993), Candyman(1992), Drop Squad(1994), Vampire's Kiss(1989), The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson(1990), The Silence of the Lambs(1991) ... ...
Biography, Drama
USA
2007
118 Minutes
Director
Don Cheadle Chiwetel Ejiofor Taraji P. Henson Martin Sheen Cedric Kyles Peter MacNeill Richard Chevolleau Martin Randez Sean MacMahon
radio host girlfriend brother competitor producer inmate engaging inspiring incredible radio station washington, d.c. social commentary unlikely hero radio race relations friendship activism rise discovery transformation
The story of Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene, an ex-con who became a popular talk show host and community activist in the 1960s.
Action, Biography, Drama, History
China|USA
2019
125 Minutes
Director
Cynthia Erivo Janelle Monáe Leslie Odom Jr. Joe Alwyn Clarke Peters Jennifer Nettles Vanessa Bell Calloway Omar J. Dorsey Henry Hunter Hall Tim Guinee Nick Basta
freedom fighter slave slave trader civil rights activist civil rights leader racist cheery confident cool emotional engaging gripping gutsy heartwarming intense inspiring patriotic positive powerful profound
The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
Drama
USA|Canada
2001
105 Minutes
Director
Samuel L. Jackson Colm Feore Ann Magnuson Aunjanue Ellis Rodney Eastman Tamara Tunie Jay Rodan Anthony Michael Hall Damir Andrei Joris Jarsky Peter MacNeill
homeless person composer photographer daughter police officer disturbing gripping suspenseful moving park cave farm new york city murder hallucinations mental illness redemption valentine's day homelessness mystery
A cave-dwelling man sets out to track down the killer of a homeless boy, and bring him to justice.
Musical, Other, Drama
USA
2013
93 Minutes
Director
Forest Whitaker Angela Bassett Jennifer Hudson Tyrese Gibson Jacob Latimore Mary J. Blige Nas Vondie Curtis-Hall Luke James Grace Gibson Rotimi
african-american teenager mother reverend heartwarming lighthearted melodramatic baltimore new york city church faith healing christmas family love temptation quest 2010s
A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey.
Comedy
USA|UK
1993
85 Minutes
Nina Blackburn
Larry B. Scott Mark Christopher Lawrence Rusty Cundieff Kasi Lemmons Howie Gold Barry Heins Eric Laneuville
performer sociologist filmmaker manager groupie rapper hilarious hedonistic madcap road arena hotel hip-hop touring music industry sexual conquests violence rap music discovery rivalry
A mockumentary chronicling the rise and fall of NWH, a not particularly talented--or particularly bright but always controversial--hip-hop group.
Horror
USA|UK
1992
98 Minutes
Bernadette 'Bernie' Walsh
Virginia Madsen Tony Todd Xander Berkeley Kasi Lemmons Vanessa Williams DeJuan Guy Michael Culkin Stanley DeSantis Gilbert Lewis Barbara Alston
graduate student professor ghost detective friend neighbor shocking campy suspenseful chicago campus office housing project superstition academia research murder supernatural urban legends mystery
The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth.
Drama
USA
1994
86 Minutes
June Vanderpool
Eriq La Salle Vondie Curtis-Hall Ving Rhames Kasi Lemmons Leonard L. Thomas Eric Payne Vanessa Williams Michael Ralph Nicole Powell Afemo Omilami
ad executive activist african-american restaurant employee kidnapper militant amusing campy outlandish new york city office restaurant warehouse racial issues activism brainwashing kidnapping advertising secret society transformation
Political satire about an underground militant group that kidnaps African-Americans who have sold out their race. The story follows as the group led Curtis-Hall and Rhames kidnaps an ... See full summary »
Horror, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy
USA
1989
96 Minutes
Jackie
Nicolas Cage Maria Conchita Alonso Jennifer Beals Elizabeth Ashley Kasi Lemmons Bob Lujan Jessica Lundy Johnny Walker
literary agent receptionist beautiful woman therapist yuppie boss outlandish dark disturbing cheeky new york city psychiatrist's office nightclub apartment office vampires insanity greed sex hallucinations
After an encounter with a neck-biter, a publishing executive thinks that he's turning into a vampire.
Drama
UK|France|Germany|USA
1990
97 Minutes
Rachel
Andre Braugher Ruby Dee Stan Shaw Daniel Stern Kasi Lemmons J.A. Preston Steven Williams Bruce Dern
army officer african-american baseball player mother attorney joe louis passionate rousing inspiring emotional fort hood, texas army base courtroom bus jackie robinson segregation court-martial racism military life family
Featuring music instead of any dialogue and set in a near Kafkaesque future, this loose remake of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari follows a bureaucrat whom mysterious Dr. Ramirez and his hideous sidekick want as their latest victim.
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
USA
1991
119 Minutes
Ardelia Mapp
Jodie Foster Anthony Hopkins Scott Glenn Ted Levine Anthony Heald Brooke Smith Diane Baker Kasi Lemmons Charles Napier Roger Corman George Romero
psychiatrist psychopath student agent serial killer police officer dark creepy suspenseful prison cave household washington, d.c. insanity kidnapping cannibalism torture fbi escape mystery
A young F.B.I. cadet must receive the help of an incarcerated and manipulative cannibal killer to help catch another serial killer, a madman who skins his victims.