Esther Rolle

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1) The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

Series

Plays of William Shakespeare volume 7

Pub. Date

2001.

Language

English

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The tragic story of young love thwarted by a family feud.

2) Rosewood

Edition

Widescreen version.

Language

English

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The true story of the 1923 razing of a black town in Florida, many of its people murdered over a lie. But some escaped and survived because of the courage and compassion of a few extraordinary people.

3) Driving Miss Daisy

Pub. Date

2010

Language

English

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Set in Atlanta in the 1950's, a textile factory owner insists on hiring an ever-patient chauffeur for his aging head-strong mother. The Jewish woman and her African American driver eventually build a relationship over many years.

4) Maude: The complete first season

Pub. Date

[2007]

Language

English

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Maude was first introduced as Edith Bunker's outspoken, liberal cousin on "All in the family." Her series spinoff, set in Tuckahoe, New York, centers around Maude's daily adventures at home with fourth husband Walter, divorced daughter Carol, and Carol's son Phillip. Joining in on the fun is housekeeper Florida and conservative next-door neighbor Arthur.

5) House of cards

Pub. Date

[2004]

Language

English

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When a mother finds that her young daughter has withdrawn from reality, she and a well-meaning doctor struggle to come to the aid of the child. But when conventional science appears unable to reach the little girl, Ruth embarks on a journey within herself to unlock the mysteries that hold her daughter captive.

6) Melvin Van Peebles essential films: The story of a three day pass ; Watermelon man ; Sweet Sweetback's baadasssss song ; Don't play us cheap ;

Pub. Date

2021.

Edition

Five Blu-ray Special Edition.

Language

English

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The story of a three day pass: An African-American soldier stationed in France is granted a promotion and a three-day leave from base and heads to Paris, where he finds whirlwind romance with a white woman--but what happens to their love when his furlough is over? Watermelon man: A loud-mouthed, bigoted white man's suburban existence is jarringly upended when he wakes to discover that he has become a black man. Sweet Sweetback's baadasssss song:...