Jackie’s Back (1999) is a cult classic mockumentary that stars Jenifer Lewis as Jackie Washington, a self-absorbed, fictional R&B diva of the 1960s and 70s attempting a desperate comeback. Continue reading
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Tag: Black Classic Film
4/27/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Nothing But A Man – Abbey Lincoln, Ivan Dixon
This 1964 cinematic masterpiece presents the portrait of an imperfect man traversing the difficult terrain of his relationship with the woman who loves him, and the stiflingly primitive culture of American apartheid, all while insisting upon his own sense of self-respect.Directed by Michael Roemer this landmark film stars the beautiful Abbey Lincoln, making a flawless transition from celebrated jazz chanteuse to first time actress, alongside the accomplished stage actor Ivan Dixon, who would later make yet another important cultural contribution co-staring in the popular 1960s television comedy hit Hogan’s Heroes. Continue reading
2/16/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: St Louis Blues(1958) – Nat King Cole Eartha Kitt
St. Louis Blues is a 1958 film broadly based on the life of W.C. Handy, in which both Eartha Kitt and Nat King Cole starred. Nat King Cole played the leading role of W.C. Handy, while Eartha Kitt played the character Gogo Germaine, a glamorous nightclub singer. Continue reading
2/14/26 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES: Lady Sings the Blues
Lady Sings the Blues is a biographical musical drama starring Diana Ross in her Academy Award-nominated film debut as the legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday. Continue reading
11/17/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Polly (1989)
Polly is a Musical Film adaptation of the classic novel Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter, set in 1950s Alabama. It features an all African-American cast (with the exception of Celeste Holm) and stars Keshia Knight Pulliam in the title role alongside Phylicia Rashad as her aunt. Continue reading
10/13/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Uptown Saturday Night 1974
Uptown Saturday Night was a gem of 1970s cinema, blending humor, charm, and cultural vibrancy. The dynamic chemistry between Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby is complemented by stellar performances from a supporting cast including Harry Belafonte, Flip Wilson and Richard Pryor. Continue reading
9/22/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Green Pastures (1936)
The Green Pastures is a 1936 American film depicting stories from the Bible as visualized by black characters. It starred Rex Ingram, Oscar Polk, and Eddie “Rochester” Anderson. The Green Pastures was one of only six feature films in the Hollywood Studio era to feature an all-black cast. Continue reading
9/20/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: The Harlem Sandman
That’s Reelblack Entertainment brings us another classic scene of Black entertainment excellence from the 1943 The Harlem Sandman. The venerable cast included Nick Stewart, Count Basie, Jack Williams, Dorothy Dandridge, Ernest Morrison and Pops & Louie as featured in Hit Parade of 1943. Continue reading
