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Madea's family reunion [videorecording] : the movie / by Anderson, Lisa Arrindell,actor.; Anderson, Lisa Arrindell.act; Angelou, Maya,actor.(CARDINAL)126661; Angelou, Maya.act(CARDINAL)126661; Aytes, Rochelle,1976-act; Aytes, Rochelle,actor.; Aytes, Rochelle.act; Cannon, Reuben,1946-prd; Cannon, Reuben,1946-production personnel.; Kodjoe, Boris,1973-act(CARDINAL)863644; Kodjoe, Boris,1973-actor.(CARDINAL)863644; Lewis, Jenifer,actor.(CARDINAL)648222; Lewis, Jenifer.act(CARDINAL)648222; Miller, Tangi,actor.; Miller, Tangi.act; Palmer, Keke,actor.(CARDINAL)551351; Palmer, Keke.act(CARDINAL)551351; Perry, Tyler,actor,screenwriter,director.(CARDINAL)340730; Perry, Tyler.actausdrt(CARDINAL)340730; Simmons, Henry,1970-act; Simmons, Henry,1970-actor.; Tyson, Cicely,actor.(CARDINAL)842444; Tyson, Cicely.act(CARDINAL)842444; Underwood, Blair,actor.(CARDINAL)527982; Underwood, Blair.act(CARDINAL)527982; Upton, Mike,production personnel.; Upton, Mike.prd; Whitfield, Lynn,actor.(CARDINAL)377912; Whitfield, Lynn.act(CARDINAL)377912; Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.)(CARDINAL)340342; Lionsgate (Firm);
Director of photography, Toyomichi Kurita ; costume designer, Keith G. Lewis ; visual effects supervisor, Mike Uguccioni.Tyler Perry, Blair Underwood, Lynn Whitfield, Boris Kodjoe, Henry Simmons, Lisa Arrindell Anderson, Maya Angelou, Rochelle Aytes, Jenifer Lewis, Tangi Miller, Keke Palmer, Cicely Tyson.In addition to being saddled with an unruly foster teen, Madea has two troubled nieces to deal with. Lisa is engaged to an abusive and controlling investment banker and Vanessa is finding it difficult to open herself to the affection of a bus driver/artist Frankie because of childhood abuse. Wreaking havoc on both of the girls's lives is their mother Victoria.MPAA rating: PG-13; for mature thematic material, domestic violence, sex and drug references.DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Family reunions; Foster parents; Matriarchy;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 15
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Get on the bus [videorecording] / by Belzer, Richard,actor.(CARDINAL)769998; Blanchard, Terence,composer (expression)(CARDINAL)277887; Borden, Bill(Film producer),film producer.; Braugher, Andre,actor.(CARDINAL)220371; Bythewood, Reggie Rock,screenwriter.; Cannon, Reuben,1946-film producer.; Davis, Elliot,1948-cinematographer.(CARDINAL)849445; Davis, Ossie,actor.(CARDINAL)164905; Dutton, Charles S.,actor.(CARDINAL)844221; Lee, Spike,film director.(CARDINAL)759040; Mac, Bernie,actor.(CARDINAL)528318; Mayhew, Ina,production designer.; Rosenbush, Barry,film producer.(CARDINAL)431596; Sales, Leander T.,1964-editor.; Washington, Isaiah,actor.(CARDINAL)537611; Columbia Pictures,production company.(CARDINAL)747663; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.(CARDINAL)282399;
Music, Terence Blanchard ; editor, Leander T. Sales ; production designer, Ina Mayhew ; director of photography, Elliot Davis.Ossie Davis, Charles Dutton, Bernie Mac, Richard Belzer, De'aundre Bonds, Andre Braugher, Isaiah Washington.Dives straight into the fascinating controversy of Louis Farrakhan's Million Man March and the larger question of what it means to be a black man in modern America. The film follows a group of different men traveling from Los Angeles to the march in Washington D.C. On the way, they will make friends, make enemies, and make history.Rating: R.DVD, wide screen (16x9, 1.85:1); Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Fiction films.; Social problem films.; Million Man March (1995 : Washington, D.C.); African American men;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Tyler Perry's Madea goes to jail [videorecording] / by Perry, Tyler,film director,film producer,screenwriter,actor.(CARDINAL)340730; Cannon, Reuben,1946-film producer.; Luke, Derek,1974-actor.(CARDINAL)800705; Pulliam, Keshia Knight,actor.; Overman, Ion,1976-actor.; Lee, RonReaco,actor.; Vergara, Sofía,1972-actor.; Ferlito, Vanessa,actor.; Davis, Viola,1965-actor.(CARDINAL)556332; Zigman, Aaron,composer.(CARDINAL)784253; Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.)presenter,publisher.(CARDINAL)340342; Tyler Perry Studios (Firm),production company.;
Casting by Kimberly R. Hardin ; Music by Aaron Zigman ; Music supervisor, Joel C. High ; Director of photography, Alexander Gruszynski, ASC ; editor, Maysie Hoy, A.C.E. ; Production designer, Ina Mayhew ; Music, Aaron Zigman ; Costumer designer, Keith G. Lewis ; Co-Producer, Roger M. Bobb Joseph P. Genier ; Executive producer, Michael Paseornek ; Produced by Reuben Cannon ; Produced, written and directed by Tyler Perry.Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Ion Overman, RonReaco Lee, Sofia Vergara, Vanessa Ferlito, Viola Davis.After a high-speed freeway chase puts Madea in front of the judge, her reprieve is short-lived as anger management issues get the best of her and land her in jail. A gleeful Joe couldn't be happier at Madea's misfortune. But her eccentric family members, the Browns, rally behind her, lending their special 'country' brand of support. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Joshua Hardaway is on the fast track to career success. But Hardaway lands a case too personal to handle - defending Candace Washington, a woman he went to college with and who is now a prostitute and former drug addict. Handling the case would be a conflict of interest, so he asks his fiancée and fellow ADA Linda Holmes to fill in on his behalf. When Candace ends up in jail, Madea befriends the young woman, protecting her in a 'motherly' way as only Madea can.MPAA rating: PG-13; for mature thematic material, drug content, some violence and sexual situations.DVD, full screen (1.33:1) presentation, region 1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Crime films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Feature films.; Anger; Women prisoners; Prostitutes; Public prosecutors; Eccentrics and eccentricities; Families; Mujeres presas; Prostitutas;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 10
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Meet the Browns [videorecording] by Avery, Margaret.; Bassett, Angela.(CARDINAL)528330; Cannon, Reuben,1946-; Faison, Frankie.(CARDINAL)344928; Fox, Rick.; Gross, Lance.; Lewis, Jenifer,1957-(CARDINAL)544028; Mann, David.; Mann, Tamela.(CARDINAL)340729; Perry, Tyler.(CARDINAL)340730; Rucker, Lamman.; Vergara, Sofía,1972-; Lionsgate (Firm); Reuben Cannon Productions (Firm); TPS (Firm);
Director of photography, Sandi Sissel ; editor, Maysie Hoy ; music, Aaron Zigman ; costume designer, Keith G. Lewis ; production designer, Ina Mayhew.Angela Bassett, Rick Fox, Margaret Avery, Frankie Faison, Jenifer Lewis, Lance Gross, Sofia Vergara, Lamman Rucker, Tamela Mann, David Mann, Tyler Perry.Brenda grew up with some incredible hardships. She had a prostitute for a mother and a pimp for a 'father.' Now, Brenda is a single mom struggling to raise her family in Chicago. When she receives a letter inviting her to attend her father's funeral in Georgia, she's not sure how to feel. Growing up, Brenda never knew the man and hadn't interacted with that part of her family. But when she loses her job, she decides that now's the time to shake things up. Besides, there is always the chance that her father left her a little money.MPAA rating: PG-13; for drug content, language including sexual references, thematic elements and brief violence.DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) and widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; African American families; African American single mothers; African American women; Parents; Familias afronorteamericanos; Madres únicos;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 9
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Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns [videorecording] by Avery, Margaret.(CARDINAL)843335; Bassett, Angela.(CARDINAL)528330; Cannon, Reuben,1946-; Faison, Frankie.(CARDINAL)344928; Fox, Rick,1969-; Gross, Lance.; Lewis, Jenifer,1957-(CARDINAL)544028; Mann, David,1966-(CARDINAL)787716; Mann, Tamela.(CARDINAL)340729; Perry, Tyler.(CARDINAL)340730; Rucker, Lamman.; Vergara, Sofía,1972-; Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.)(CARDINAL)340342; Reuben Cannon Productions.; Tyler Perry Studios (Firm);
Director of photography, Sandi Sissel ; editor, Maysie Hoy ; music by Aaron Zigman ; costume designer, Keith G. Lewis ; production designer, Ina Mayhew.Angela Bassett, Rick Fox, Margaret Avery, Frankie Faison, Jenifer Lewis, Lance Gross, Sofia Vergara, Lamman Rucker, Tamela Mann, David Mann, Tyler Perry.Brenda grew up with some incredible hardships. She had a prostitute for a mother and a pimp for a 'father.' Now, Brenda is a single mom struggling to raise her family in Chicago. When she receives a letter inviting her to attend her father's funeral in Georgia, she's not sure how to feel. Growing up, Brenda never knew the man and hadn't interacted with that part of her family. But when she loses her job, she decides that now's the time to shake things up. Besides, there is always the chance that her father left her a little money.MPAA rating: PG-13; for drug content, language including sexual references, thematic elements and brief violence.DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 or 2.0.
Subjects: DVD-Video discs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; African American families; African American single mothers; African American women; Parents;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The women of Brewster Place [videorecording] / by Meyer, Patricia K.,television producer.; Cannon, Reuben,1946-television producer.; Hall, Karen,1956-screenwriter.; Naylor, Gloria,screenwriter.(CARDINAL)294109; Deitch, Donna,1945-film director.; Winfrey, Oprah,actor.(CARDINAL)347260; Tyson, Cicely,actor.(CARDINAL)842444; Givens, Robin,actor.(CARDINAL)372860; Jackée,1956-actor.; King Phoenix Entertainment (Firm),production company.; Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm),publisher.(CARDINAL)340129;
Oprah Winfrey, Cicely Tyson, Robin Givens, Jackee Harry.Originally broadcast as a television mini-series in 1989.A gripping drama about a group of strong-willed women living in the rundown housing project of Brewster Place, a street overflowing with tales of courage and anguish.DVD, full screen (1.33:1); mono.
Subjects: Television mini-series.; Television adaptations.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Fiction television programs.; Television mini-series.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Women; Cities and towns;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Woman thou art loosed [videorecording] / by Boatman, Michael,1964-,actor.; Cannon, Reuben,producer.; Cochran, Todd,composer.; Devine, Loretta,actor.(CARDINAL)357359; Elise, Kimberly,1971-,actor.(CARDINAL)357091; Foster, Stan,screenwriter.; Jakes, T. D.,actor.(CARDINAL)349847; Morgan, Debbi,1956-,actor.; Peschke, Reinhart,cinematographer.; Powell, Clifton,actor.; Schultz, Michael,1938-,director.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.(CARDINAL)340075;
Side A. Full screen version -- Side B. Widescreen version.Director of photography, Reinhart "Rayteam" Peschke ; editor, Billy Fox ; music composer, Todd Cochran ; costume designer, Rita McGhee ; production designer, Liba Daniels.Kimberly Elise, Loretta Devine, Debbi Morgan, Michael Boatman, Clifton Powell, Idalis De Leon, Bishop T.D. Jakes.The story of Michelle Jordan, a young woman raised in an environment of abuse and molestation at the hands of her mother's boyfriend Reggie, which her mother Cassie unwittingly condones. While incarcerated, Michelle sends Bishop Jakes a letter requesting a visit. Jakes agrees to meet Michelle and soon uncovers the painful history that led to her personal demise.MPAA rating: R; for violence, sexual content and drug use.DVD, widescreen (1.78:1) and full screen (1.33:1) formats, region 1, Dolby digital.American Black Film Festival, 2004: Best Film (Michael Schultz).
Subjects: Feature films.; Adult child abuse victims; Child sexual abuse; Films for the hearing impaired.; Women prisoners;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 7
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Why did I get married? [videorecording] by Boutte, Denise.; Cannon, Reuben,1946-; Jackson, Janet,1966-(CARDINAL)758487; Jones, Richard T.,1972-(CARDINAL)847514; Leal, Sharon.; Perry, Tyler.(CARDINAL)340730; Scott, Jill,1972-(CARDINAL)432877; Smith, Tasha.; White, Michael Jai.; Yoba, Malik.; Capital Arts Entertainment (Firm); Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.)(CARDINAL)340342; Lionsgate (Firm); Reuben Cannon Productions (Firm); Tyler Perry Company (Firm);
Director of photography, Toyomichi Kurita ; editor, Maysie Hoy ; music, Aaron Zigman ; costume designer, Keith G. Lewis.Tyler Perry, Sharon Leal, Janet Jackson, Malik Yoba, Jill Scott, Richard T. Jones, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Denise Boutte.During a trip to the picturesque snowcapped mountains in Colorado, eight married college friends have gathered for their annual seven-day reunion. But the cozy mood is shattered when the group comes face-to-face with one pair's infidelity. As secrets are revealed, each couple begins questioning the validity of their own marriage. Over the course of the weekend, husbands and wives take a hard look at their lives, wrestling with issues of commitment, betrayal and forgiveness as they seek a way forward.MPAA rating: PG-13; for mature thematic material, sexual references and language.DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Films for the hearing impaired.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Adultery; African American college graduates; Married people; Reunions; Afronorteamericanos; Amistad;
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 19
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Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns [videorecording] / by Perry, Tyler,film director,screenwriter,actor.(CARDINAL)340730; Cannon, Reuben,1946-film producer.; Bassett, Angela,actor.(CARDINAL)528330; Fox, Rick,1969-actor.; Avery, Margaret,actor..(CARDINAL)843335; Faison, Frankie,actor.(CARDINAL)344928; Lewis, Jenifer,1957-actor.(CARDINAL)544028; Gross, Lance,1981-actor.; Vergara, Sofía,1972-actor.; Rucker, Lamman,actor.; Mann, Tamela,actor.(CARDINAL)340729; Mann, David,1966-actor.(CARDINAL)787716; Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.)(CARDINAL)340342; Reuben Cannon Productions.; Tyler Perry Studios (Firm);
Director of photography, Sandi Sissel ; editor, Maysie Hoy ; music by Aaron Zigman ; costume designer, Keith G. Lewis ; production designer, Ina Mayhew.Angela Bassett, Rick Fox, Margaret Avery, Frankie Faison, Jenifer Lewis, Lance Gross, Sofia Vergara, Lamman Rucker, Tamela Mann, David Mann, Tyler Perry.Brenda grew up with some incredible hardships. She had a prostitute for a mother and a pimp for a 'father.' Now, Brenda is a single mom struggling to raise her family in Chicago. When she receives a letter inviting her to attend her father's funeral in Georgia, she's not sure how to feel. Growing up, Brenda never knew the man and hadn't interacted with that part of her family. But when she loses her job, she decides that now's the time to shake things up. Besides, there is always the chance that her father left her a little money.MPAA rating: PG-13; for drug content, language including sexual references, thematic elements and brief violence.DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) and widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; African American families; African American single mothers; African American women; Parents; Familias afronorteamericanos; Madres únicos;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 16
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Why did I get married? (the movie) / by Cannon, Reuben,1946-producer.(DLC)no 00018433; Perry, Tyleractordirectorproducerauthor.(DLC)n 2003054253; Leal, Sharon,actor.(DLC)no2007004003; Jackson, Janet,1966-actor.(DLC)n 86116106; Yoba, Malik,actor.(DLC)no 99074148; Scott, Jill,1972-actor.(DLC)no 00073907; Jones, Richard T.,1972-actor.(DLC)no 00070221; Smith, Tasha,actor.(local)tlcaut9113947168300; White, Michael Jai,actor.(DLC)no 99008987; Boutte, Denise,actor.(local)tlcaut9114103011200; Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm)(DLC)no2011018137; Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.)(DLC)no2011018024; Reuben Cannon Productions (Firm),,producer.(local)tlcaut9114310990200; Tyler Perry Company (Firm),,actordirectorproducerauthor.(local)tlcaut9114199726600;
Director of photography, Toyomichi Kurita ; editor, Maysie Hoy ; music, Aaron Zigman ; costume designer, Keith G. Lewis.Tyler Perry, Sharon Leal, Janet Jackson, Malik Yoba, Jill Scott, Richard T. Jones, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Denise Boutte.During a trip to the picturesque snowcapped mountains in Colorado, eight married college friends have gathered for their annual seven-day reunion. But the cozy mood is shattered when the group comes face-to-face with one pair's infidelity. As secrets are revealed, each couple begins questioning the validity of their own marriage. Over the course of the weekend, husbands and wives take a hard look at their lives, wrestling with issues of commitment, betrayal and forgiveness as they seek a way forward.MPAA rating: PG-13; for mature thematic material, sexual references and language.DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Subjects: Films for the hearing impaired.; Comedy; Based on the book.; Feature films.; Comedy films.; African American college graduates; Reunions; Married people; Adultery; Afronorteamericanos; Amistad; African American college graduates; Reunions; Married people; Adultery;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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