Black And Loud: Afrocentric Films Everyone Should See
Looking for some Afro-centric entertainment? Check out these movies and immerse yourself in Black culture.
Orpheus Star (2020)
Douglas Privett is a young musician who returns to the small mid-western town of his childhood to see Ezrela Mae Privett, the ailing grandmother who'd raised him, a Baptist preacher battling demons of her own. Despite childhood memories of emotional trauma, Douglas agrees to stay in town and help her with therapy. Douglas searches for Cal, his only childhood friend and secret crush, but only finds Cal's younger sister, Jaylene. While staring at a starry night sky, Douglas recalls a positive memory o his grandmother and has a chance encounter with Dora, a wise homeless woman.
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Douglas Privett is a young musician who returns to the small mid-western town of his childhood to see Ezrela Mae Privett, the ailing grandmother who'd raised him, a Baptist preacher battling demons of her own. Despite childhood memories of emotional trauma, Douglas agrees to stay in town and help her with therapy. Douglas searches for Cal, his only childhood friend and secret crush, but only finds Cal's younger sister, Jaylene. While staring at a starry night sky, Douglas recalls a positive memory o his grandmother and has a chance encounter with Dora, a wise homeless woman.
Cast
Donn Swaby
Director
Isaiah Anthony
Choir Member (as a different name)
Margaret Avery
Lizette Jean-Marie
Lou Beatty Jr.
Deacon Gabriel Timmons
Patricia Belcher
Beaula Davis
Lawrence Calhoun
Fan at concert
David J. Castillo
Douglas Privett
Kyle Casto
Choir Member
Taji Coleman
Essie Mae Anderson
John Wayne Constance
Ty
Cameron Counts II
Choir Member / Fan at Concert
Randy de Chavez
Choir Member / Fan at concert
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