JUNEY SMITH FILMS LIBRARY

The story of New York City school Principal Aura Rivera

Former NBA player Charles Oakley and his cooking show

The day to day workings of a New York City Public High School Principal in Harlem, New York.

From the beginning of LIU basketball program and coached by an innovator of the game of basketball, Clair Bee to Coach Jim Ferry, this film chronicles the stories of the players, coaches, the athletic directors and the basketball program from 1930 to 2011

The Audelco Awards was established in 1973 by Vivian Robinson to honor excellence in African American Theatre in New York City. This documentary film chronicles the 50 year history through the eyes of the current President, Jackie Jeffries.

The hilarious reality movie wherein host Jayson Williams cross the country with guest while living on a luxury train.

The story of Coach Marv Kessler and Five Star Basketball Camp.

Two seasoned female choreographers compete with their dance troupes for exclusive employment at a Los
Angeles dance nightclub

A Story of The Nation of Islam

The story of the life and career of one of America's favorite actors, Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs (Welcome Back Kotter, The Jacksons: An American Dream, Claudine, Cooley High). In fascinating form, Mr. Hilton Jacobs takes us on his life's journey from his childhood beginning in Harlem, New York to the...

The biographical documentary of the performing career of the Tony Award winning Broadway Star Tonya Pinkins. The film chronicles her acting and singing career beginning as a child and flourishing as a teenager on Broadway to stardom on stage and screen.

A story of the careers of legendary actor Garrett Morris (Saturday Night Live, Cooley High, The Jamie Fox Show) and legendary movie director Michael Schultz (Cooley High, Which Way is Up, Car Wash, Last Dragon)

The magnificent story of Carl Clay, the founder and producing artistic director of the legendary ‘Black Spectrum Theatre’ located in Jamaica, Queens, New York, and the creation of one of New York City’s historic performing arts theatres.

The life story and career of legendary actor Glynn Turman. At 12 years old he made his Broadway debut in the classic and original production of "A Raisin in the Sun" opposite all-time great, Sidney Poitier. For the last 6 decades he has graced the silver screen, television, and stage with perform...

The story of A. Dean Irby, a New York City theatre legend gifted with artistic theatre creation, takes us on his journey from upstate Jamestown, New York, to the bright lights of the Broadway stage.

Alyah Horsford, a popular actress of independent black cinema starring in such films as "Snitch in New York," "Fake Preacher" and "Deep Trouble" tells the story of her film roles affording her to create Harlem's finest lounge, "The Cove."

The extraordinary story of the beginning of the artistic life, artistic journey, and careers of theatre artists that were a part of the foundation of Black Theatre in New York City.

Actress Vernee Watson has broken ground and paved the way for black actresses on television today: with a career spanning over 4 decades, 3 Emmy awards, and costars such as Will Smith and Denzel Washington. Learn her life story onscreen and off.

Follow the journey of Juanita Jenyons, a gifted young girl from the Dominican Republic who entered the U.S. with nothing and emerged a doctor.

A fascinating look into the variety of productions that African-American performers, writers, and directors have created throughout theater history.

The story of Danny Glover and Ben Guillory and the creation of The Robey Theatre Company.

The story of the starmaker and producer of New Federal Theatre, where Denzel Washington, Chadwick Boseman, Glynn Turman, and Debbie Allen were members.