The following is a list of black films that were released in the 2010s. Black films listed here are generally associated with the peoples from the African diaspora; the cinema of Africa is distinct from this topic (see list of African films). Lawrence Ware of The New York Times said "the 2010s were the most important decade for black film in America" and that such films across various genres were "all being taken seriously critically, and most were successful financially".[1]
List of films
2010
| Film
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Date
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Description
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| Film festival
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Commercial release
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| The Book of Eli
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January 5, 2010
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The post-apocalyptic film stars Denzel Washington and is directed by the Hughes brothers.[2]
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| Brooklyn's Finest
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January 16, 2009
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March 5, 2010
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The crime film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, stars Don Cheadle and Wesley Snipes (along with Richard Gere and Ethan Hawke). The film is set in Brownsville, Brooklyn.[2]
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| Death at a Funeral
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April 16, 2010
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The black comedy film is an American remake of the British film and features a predominantly black cast.[2][3]
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| For Colored Girls
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November 5, 2010
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The tragedy film, directed by Tyler Perry, is an adaptation of Ntozake Shange's play about black women. The film stars Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine, Kimberly Elise, Hill Harper, Michael Ealy, Omari Hardwick Thandie Newton, Whoopi Goldberg, Kerry Washington, Macy Gray, Anika Noni Rose and Phylicia Rashad.[2]
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| I Will Follow
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September 18, 2010
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March 11, 2011
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The independent drama film, directed by Ava DuVernay, follows a woman who grieves over her aunt's recent death.[4]
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| Just Wright
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May 14, 2010
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The romantic comedy film stars Queen Latifah as a physical therapist who falls in love with professional basketball player, played by Common.[5]
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| The Karate Kid
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June 11, 2010
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The martial arts film, starring Jaden Smith, is a remake of the 1984 film of the same name.[2]
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| Lottery Ticket
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August 20, 2010
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The comedy film is directed by Erik White and features an ensemble cast of black actors.[2]
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| Night Catches Us
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January 23, 2010
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December 3, 2010
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The drama film, directed by Tanya Hamilton, is set in 1976 and stars Anthony Mackie as a former Black Panther who returns to his hometown of Philadelphia. Kerry Washington also stars as the widow of a slain Panther.[6]
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| Our Family Wedding
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March 12, 2010
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The romantic comedy film about an interracial relationship is directed by Rick Famuyiwa and stars Forest Whitaker and Lance Gross (along with America Ferrara and Carlos Mencia).[2]
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| Preacher's Kid
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January 29, 2010
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The Christian drama film stars LeToya Luckett, Kiki Sheard, Durrell Babbs, Clifton Powell, Gregalan Williams, and Sharif Atkins.[7]
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| Speed-Dating
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June 4, 2010
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The comedy film revolves around three black bachelors, played by Wesley Jonathan, Chico Benymon, and Leonard Robinson.[8]
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| Takers
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August 27, 2010
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The action crime drama thriller film features an ensemble cast that includes Idris Elba, Michael Ealy, Tip "T.I." Harris, and Chris Brown.[2][3]
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| Why Did I Get Married Too?
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April 2, 2010
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The comedy-drama film, produced and directed by Tyler Perry, is a sequel to Why Did I Get Married? and features a black cast.[2][3]
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2011
| Film
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Date
|
Description
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| Film festival
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Commercial release
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| 35 and Ticking
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May 20, 2011
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A romantic comedy about a group of friends learning what it is like to have children.[9]
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| All Things Fall Apart
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March 5, 2011
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December 3, 2011
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| Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
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February 18, 2011
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[9]
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| The Black Power Mixtape 1967–1975
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February 2011
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April 1, 2011
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[9]
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| CornerStore
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August 12, 2011
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[9]
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| Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
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June 10, 2010
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October 7, 2011
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[9]
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| Fast Five
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April 15, 2011
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[10]
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| The Heart Specialist
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January 14, 2011
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[9]
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| The Help
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August 10, 2011
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[11][9]
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| I Will Follow
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September 18, 2010
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March 11, 2011
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The independent drama film, directed by Ava DuVernay, follows a woman who grieves over her aunt's recent death.[4]
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| The Interrupters
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January 22, 2011
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July 29, 2011
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[9]
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| Jumping the Broom
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May 6, 2011
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[5]
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| Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain
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September 9, 2011
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[9]
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| Madea's Big Happy Family
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April 22, 2011
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[3]
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| Mooz-lum
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September 17, 2010
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February 11, 2011
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[10]
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| Pariah
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January 11, 2011
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December 28, 2011
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A 17-year-old girl learns to accept her lesbian identity.[12][13]
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| Politics of Love
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August 26, 2011
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[9]
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| Shame
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September 4, 2011
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January 13, 2012
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[10]
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2012
| Film
|
Date
|
Description
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| Film festival
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Commercial release
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| Beasts of the Southern Wild
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January 20, 2012
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June 27, 2012
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[13]
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| A Beautiful Soul
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May 4, 2012
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| Changing the Game
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May 11, 2012
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| Christmas in Compton
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|
November 9, 2012
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| Django Unchained
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December 25, 2012
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[3][13]
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| Flight
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October 14, 2012
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November 2, 2012
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| Good Deeds
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February 24, 2012
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| Joyful Noise
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January 13, 2012
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| Julian Bond: Reflections from the Frontlines of the Civil Rights Movement
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October 2012
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| Let It Shine
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June 15, 2012
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| Madea's Witness Protection
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June 29, 2012
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[3]
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| Mama, I Want to Sing!
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February 14, 2012
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| An Oversimplification of Her Beauty
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January 21, 2012
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April 12, 2013
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| Red Hook Summer
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August 10, 2012
|
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| Red Tails
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January 11, 2012
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January 20, 2012
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[3]
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| The Skinny
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April 6, 2012
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| Sparkle
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August 17, 2012
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The final film of Whitney Houston
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| Think Like a Man
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February 20, 2012
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April 20, 2012
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[3]
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| We the Party
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April 6, 2012
|
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2013
| Film
|
Date
|
Description
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| Film festival
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Commercial release
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| 12 Years a Slave
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August 30, 2013
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November 8, 2013
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[13]
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| 42
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|
April 12, 2013
|
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| 1982
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September 8, 2013
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March 1, 2016
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| After Earth
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May 31, 2013
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[3]
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| Belle
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September 8, 2013
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May 2, 2014
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[14]
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| The Best Man Holiday
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|
November 15, 2013
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[3][12]
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| Black Nativity
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November 27, 2013
|
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| The Butler
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August 16, 2013
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[3]
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| Fruitvale Station
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January 19, 2013
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July 13, 2013
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[13]
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| A Haunted House
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January 11, 2013
|
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| Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain
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June 22, 2013
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July 3, 2013
|
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| Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
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September 7, 2013
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October 28, 2013
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| Memphis
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August 21, 2013
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August 31, 2013
|
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| Peeples
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May 10, 2013
|
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| The Stuart Hall Project
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January 18, 2013
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September 6, 2013
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[14]
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| Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor
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March 29, 2013
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[3]
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