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

7/21/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Woody Strode – Sergeant Rutledge

Lt. Cantrell (Jeffrey Hunter) defends Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode) as witnesses give testimony (relived in flashbacks) revealing the Sergeant’s gallantry – and the shocking truth behind the alleged crimes. Director John Ford, who attacked racism in The Searchers, explores similar territory in this landmark Western, the power of which still rings out with uncommon force decades later.

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7/7/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Prince- Under the Cherry Moon


In his second film Under The Cherry Moon worldwide musical sensation Prince stars in this offbeat love story of two young people who fight to stay together. Scheming to get rich quick, Christopher (Prince) and his friend Tricky travel to the French Riviera. But Christopher’s plans go awry when he falls madly in love with a beautiful, spoiled heiress whose parents plot to keep them apart.
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6/23/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Student Accomplice

Student Accomplice is a thrilling 5-minute animated short about a nervous teen who gets caught in a high-stakes robbery while taking her driving test. This short film is the official film of the Year Winner of the Rookie Awards 2024.
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6/16/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Friday Foster (1975) – Pam Grier, Thalmus Rasulala

On assignment from her editor, photographer Friday Foster (Pam Grier) travels to an airport to capture a few shots of the richest black man in the United States (Thalmus Rasulala). But it turns out Foster isn’t the only one taking shots as she witnesses — and photographs an assassination attempt on her subject. Continue reading

6/2/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Cornbread, Earl And Me (1975)

In Cornbread, Earl and Me, high school basketball star Nathaniel “Cornbread” Hamilton is the pride of his urban neighborhood, poised to become the first from his community to attend college on an athletic scholarship. His promising future is tragically cut short when he’s mistakenly shot by police officers pursuing a suspect.  Continue reading

5/5/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Monkey Hu$tle – A Cult Classic With Yaphet Kotto

The Monkey Hu$tle starring Yaphet Kotto, alongside an ensemble cast featuring Rosalind Cash, Rudy Ray Moore and Thomas Carter. Set in the vibrant streets of Chicago, this comedy-drama is packed with charm, hustle and heart. When a new highway threatens to destroy their neighborhood, a group of colorful locals, led by Kotto’s charismatic character, band together and throw a block party in protest. The Monkey Hu$tle is a joyous and rebellious celebration of community spirit and creativity. Continue reading

4/28/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Iceberg Slim Story Comes To Life In Trick Baby

A gripping crime thriller based on the novel by Iceberg Slim. Directed by Larry Yust, this classic Blaxploitation Film dives deep into the world of con men, race, and survival in the gritty streets of Philadelphia.  Continue reading

3/24/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: George Foreman Documentary R.I.P. Big George (1949-2025)

George Edward Foreman was a professional boxer, businessman, minister and author. In boxing, he competed between 1967 and 1997, and was nicknamed Big George. He was a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist.Foreman is resting in heaven with other great individuals in the sport of boxing. He died on March 21, 2o25. Continue reading

3/17/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Carmen Jones- Gypsy Song – Beat Out Dat Rhythm on a Drum

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In the groundbreaking black version of Carmen Jones there is a wonderful club scene Gypsy Song -Beat Out Dat Rhythm on a Drum featuring three sepia divas, Dorothy Dandridge, Pearl Bailey and Diahann Carroll. But there are at least three more present and future stars in the scene. As Carmen enters the club, the stunning woman with the pony-tail is famous beauty/dancer Carmen De Lavallade. Next two are fabled drummer Max Roach, and albeit just for a couple of seconds, Alvin Ailey! Continue reading