Take the Lead (2006)
Drama | Music
The real story of a dance teacher who believed in the talent of a group of problem kids.
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Yaya DaCosta, Rob Brown, Alfre Woodard, John Ortiz, Laura Benanti
Director: Liz Friedlander
Finding Forrester (2000)
Drama
A young African-American who is an aspiring writer, discovers that a reclusive Pulitzer Prize winning author lives down the street in the Bronx from him. An unlikely friendship grow between the two, and while the student learns about writing and wisdom, the author learns to appreciate life again.
Starring: Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Paquin, Busta Rhymes, Michael Pitt
Director: Gus Van Sant
Stop-Loss (2008)
Drama | War
Decorated Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King makes a celebrated return to his small Texas hometown following his tour of duty. He tries to resume the life he left behind. Then, against Brandon's will, the Army orders him back to duty in Iraq, which upends his world. The conflict tests everything he believes in: the bond of family, the loyalty of friendship, the limits of love and the value of honor.
Starring: Ryan Phillippe, Abbie Cornish, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rob Brown, Channing Tatum, Victor Rasuk
Director: Kimberly Peirce
Coach Carter (2005)
Drama | Sport
Inspired by the true story of controversial Richmond, California basketball coach Ken Carter, who received both high praise and staunch criticism when he made national news for benching his entire team undefeated team for poor academic performance. Tension mounted as the Richmond High Oilers faced the upcoming basketball championship. The town was wild with excitement over their undefeated team and the bleachers were filled with cheering fans for every game. No one could imagine that on January 4, 1999 the community would erupt in dissention and so many lives would change forever when coach Carter padlocked the gym, refusing the players access for failing to keep up their grades.
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Ri'chard, Rob Brown, Ashanti, Debbi Morgan
Director: Thomas Carter
