Vision Films Highlights Slate of New Releases Honoring Black History Month
The American King Movie starring Akon. PRNewsFoto
a variety of feature length films, across multiple genres, highlighted for Black History Month. All films are available on
VOD and on DVD in the US, Canada, and many international territories. Of particular interest for February 2022, Vision Films’ collection includes timeless documentaries, romantic comedies, historical fiction, faith, and family-friendly fare that address cultural perspectives whether through truth-telling, comedy, or fantasy.
films but at certain junctures as this, it is important to remind audiences everywhere about the relevant and important content we offer through our streaming and cable partners in the US, Canada and worldwide.”
Ali’s Comeback: The Untold Story
– (2020) the epic tale about the return of the
greatest athlete of the 20th Century from the
shadows of the boxing ring back onto the
world stage, all amidst the intense racial and
political tensions boiling up in 1970 and the
diverse team that worked tirelessly to help
regain his championship title.
Out of Darkness – (2022) a distinctive
three-part documentary looking at the untold
history of African people, especially from the
North, and their significant cultural contributions
to world civilization.
Color of Medicine: The Story of Homer
G. Phillips Hospital - (2019)
From 1937-1979 this hospital provided
training and a home to over two-thirds of the
African American physicians and nurses in
the US.
Barack Obama: Finding Hope –
(2021) includes some of the first known
interviews with the 44th President of the U.S.
giving insight into his early determination
and drive.
Of Sam Cooke – (2021) an exploration into
the mysterious death of the influential star at
the height of his career.
Murder In The South – (2014) Inside the
landmark 1952 murder trial of white physician,
Dr. C. Leroy Adams, by the wealthy,
married and Black, Ruby McCollum, which
changed the face of civil rights in America.
Other exceptional films with poignant
narratives include:
Faith, family, and a special kind of magic
come together in this Benjamin Button-
type fable that teaches love, forgiveness,
and healing.
drama of one family’s struggle in the
aftermath of the Flint, MI water crisis
that still has lasting repercussions.
The American King – (2022) a
raucous and poignant comedy that addresses
multicultural, political, societal,
and global issues, starring the performer
Akon.
The Black Emperor of Broadway
– (2020) based on the life of Charles S.
Gilpin, the first Black lead actor on the
stage, and in a play written by Eugene
O’Neill.
All Between Us – (2018) Tiffany
Haddish stars in a hilarious relationship comedy. Hidden Orchard
(2020) two young girlfriends become amateur detectives in this family friendly film.
Devine stars in this touching family film that truly highlights the importance and power of love and family.
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