5/18/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The River Niger(1976) – Cicely Tyson , James Earl Jones, Lou Gossett

The River Niger is a 1976 film adaptation of the 1972 Joseph A. Walker play of the same title. The film was directed by Krishna Shah, and starred James Earl Jones, Cicely Tyson, and Louis Gossett Jr Continue reading

7/28/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Carter High – Vivica Fox, Charles S. Dutton, Pooch Hall

Carter High is a sports film directed and written by Arthur Muhammad.The film is centered on the 1988 Cowboys of David W. Carter High School in Dallas, a team that fought through racial prejudice and a grades controversy to claim the 5A state title, only to be rocked when six of their players were involved in an armed robbery and the grades issue stripped them of their title.The film is produced by former Dallas Cowboys Defensive End Greg Ellis. Continue reading

11/13/23 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Carter High | Black Film Classic Starring Vivica Fox, Charles S. Dutton, Pooch Hall

Carter High is a sport film directed and written by Arthur Muhammad. The film is centered on the 1988 Cowboys of  David W.Cater High School in Dallas, Texas a team that fought through racial prejudice and a grades controversy to claim the 5A state title, only to be rocked when six of their players were involved in an armed robbery and the grades issue stripped them of their title. The film is produced by former Dallas Cowboy Defensive End Greg Ellis. Continue reading