Jamie Foxx presents the inspiring true story of high school band leader Conrad O. Johnson, who transformed his ragtag jazz band students into a legendary funk powerhouse that took the nation by storm.
Casts Craig Baldwin, Craig Green, Conrad O. Johnson Sr., Bruce Middleton, Gaila Mitchell, Reginald Rollins, Jamie Foxx
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Porgy and Bess
Kanamewo
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Hi-De-Ho
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We Have Our Own Song - The Music Movie
IMDB 0 | Jun , 1976
The film documents the alternative festival, made to protest against the Eurovision Song Contest held in Stockholm 1975. There are many Swedish and international artists on stage, as well as some clips from speeches, riots, civil wars, and the people at the song contest itself.André Hazes, Zij Gelooft in Mij
IMDB 6.8 | Jan , 2000
Portrait of the popular Dutch singer André Hazes.Michael Patrick Kelly - iD Live 2018
IMDB 0 | Oct , 2018
Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago
IMDB 7.2 | Feb , 2016
The history of legendary rock band Chicago is chronicled from their inception in 1967 all the way to the present.Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
IMDB 0 | Dec , 2001
This show brings together legendary artists of the 1960s and 1970s for a once-in-a-lifetime event: Ben E. King and The Drifters, Jerry Butler reuniting with The Impressions for the first time since 1958, as well as The Isley Brothers, Percy Sledge, Eddie Holman, Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Chi-Lites and many more performers singing their most memorable hits, rhythm & blues and soul classics from the '60s and '70s. In salute to several more of the greatest artists of the time, Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular also broadcasts rarely seen footage of Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, James Brown, and others, performing some of their most unforgettable hits. The program is co-hosted by Dionne Warwick, Jerry "The Iceman" Butler,Sam Moore of Sam and Dave, each of whom also performs, and Richard "Shaft" Roundtree.Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom
IMDB 7 | May , 2019
VH1's annual Mother's Day celebration salutes moms everywhere. Anthony Anderson and La La Anthony hosted the event, which included performances by Ashanti, Monica, Luke James, H.E.R., Shai and SWV. T.I. paid tribute to the women in his life, including his wife Tameka "Tiny" Harris, and on behalf of the #SeeHer movement, Ciara honored moms who've made strides in advertising and media.The Whole Gritty City
IMDB 8 | Oct , 2013
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IMDB 6.1 | Jun , 1959
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IMDB 6.9 | Nov , 2015
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IMDB 0 | Oct , 2006
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IMDB 8 | Feb , 1937
Young Cab Calloway's mother is concerned, because Cab spends his days listening to the radio, pretending to lead a miniature orchestra. A deacon passing by the apartment hears him singing and advises him go to his wife's gypsy tea room. As she reads the tea leaves, she sees situations which lead to Cab and his orchestra performing musical numbers.The Cheryl Ladd Special
IMDB 0 | Apr , 1979
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IMDB 7.2 | Apr , 2020
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IMDB 7.5 | Feb , 1993
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IMDB 7.5 | Oct , 2020
Mike Figgis’ enthralling documentary about the turbulent life and career of Ronnie Wood, legendary rock guitarist and long-time member of The Rolling Stones.Neil Diamond: I'm Glad You're Here with Me Tonight
IMDB 9 | Nov , 1977
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IMDB 6.9 | Oct , 1996
A Pennsylvania band scores a hit in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as it can, with lots of help from its manager.Sweet and Lowdown
IMDB 6.8 | Dec , 1999
In the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman.Trap Jazz
IMDB 4 | Aug , 2023
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IMDB 10 | Jun , 2025