Thurs. Jan. 7

AMERICA'S DREAM - Drama

Adapted from the short stories of Richard Wright, John Henrik Clarke & Maya Angelo - three tales of laughter of tears of different ways to search for Americas dream.

America's Dream is a fine film that should be viewed by all Americans. It is a sweet story about the dreams of 3 folks, which are dreams we can all relate to. The acting is good and the stories are informative and entertaining. The performances by Wesley Snipes, Danny Glover and the grossly underrated Tate Donovan are particularly noteworthy. FREE

Thurs. Jan. 14

AFRICANS IN AMERICA: AMERICA’S JOURNEY THROUGH SLAVERY- Documentary

Everything you thought you knew about slavery is about to be challenged. This groundbreaking series makes history by sharing it from a new perspective. Nearly ten years in the making, this landmark series exposes the truth through surprising revelations, dramatic recreations, rare archival photography and riveting first-person accounts. FREE

Pt. 1 of 4

1450-1750 THE TERRIBLE TRANSFORMATION

In The Terrible Transformation, you’ll discover only half of the over the many millions of Africans kidnapped into slavery survived the torturous "middle passage". There are eye-opening details of the little known facts of indentured servitude from its beginning in Europe through its brutal emergence in America. You will witness history from a new perspective and begin to understand the economic conditions that perpetuated the slave trade and the bitter struggle between master and servant.

A "refreshing, good-natured romp" from writer-director Joel Hopkins, Jump Tomorrow is a "genuinely charming" screwball comedy set on the road to romantic self-discovery. "Quirky and good-natured", this funny and touching movie is simply "hard to resist". In three days, shy, awkward George is to be married to a girl his family has selected to be his wife. But when he stumbles into Alicia, a vivacious Spanish beauty who stirs in him feelings he's never known, and Gerard, a love-obsessed Frenchman who teaches him a lesson or two about amour.

Jump Tomorrow has far more hopeful romaticism, inventive writing, flippant wit, and genuine laughs than you'll find in most romantic comedies. FREE

funny, heartwarming and passionate

Thurs. Jan. 28

FAVELA RISING - Documentary

Five minutes away from Rio's gorgeous beaches is Hell. The images of the favella are haunting, especially for an American living a lifestyle so radically different. How one person can transform an entire circle of hell into a place of hope, joy and illumination. Each element of the film -- the visuals, the music, the interviews, the unfolding reality -- could, in itself, carry the weight of the story. It is brilliantly structured and Matt Mochary, who came and saw, and filmed, is to be praised for his restraint in letting the facts speak for themselves, his refusal to look away, and his obvious compassion. The message: Even in the darkest places, hope works miracles. FREE

a story of redemption - compelling high quality documentary - Inspiring!