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Few comedians can stir up controversy like the legendary Paul Mooney -- writer for Richard Pryor, creator of In Living Color's Homey the Clown and featured guest on Chappelle's Show. With his characteristic brutal honesty, Mooney passionately and hysterically charges into the electrified currents of racial tension. In this magnificent standup performance at Hollywood's Laugh Factory, Mooney earns a standing ovation with his relentless no-holds-barred observations on black history, stereotypes and prejudices, living in White America, celebrity divas and much, much more!

See more of America's funniest urban comedians from the popular Comedy Central series, hosted by the one-and-only Jamie Foxx. Enjoy laugh after laugh in this hilarious mixture of the hottest comedians on the scene with Dennis Gaxiola, Dominique, Deon Cole (Barbershop & Barbershop 2), Howie Bell, Earthquake (Barnyard) and Kevin Hart (The Big House) and more, plus a live music performance by hip-hop legends Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick!

After serving a five-year sentence for drug dealing Gruver is back on the streets and just as ruthless as ever. Driven by greed and ego he will risk everything to reclaim the city that was once his.

Celebrated comedian-writer-actor-talk show host Chris Rock can now add film director to his resume. Cowritten by Rock and Ali LeRoi HEAD OF STATE follows an unassuming Washington D.C. alderman Mays Gilliam Rock as he finds himself embroiled in a presidential election. Just weeks before the nation is about to elect a new president one of the top candidates is killed in a plane crash. Plotting a future run in 2008 Senator Bill Arnot James Rebhorn convinces his staff--Debra Lassiter Lynn Whitfield and Martin Geller Dylan Baker--to pick a replacement who has no chance of winning. But he gets more than he bargained for when he selects Mays. At first merely thankful to be in the spotlight Mays plays the puppet but eventually he uses his power to actually say something meaningful. And when he selects his bail bondsman brother Mitch Bernie Mac to be his running mate everyone is shocked to discover that Mays is giving the people exactly what they want. Rock uses his natural ability to blend humor and substance as a di

For more than twelve years, James Lipton has sat down with over 200 of the world's most accomplished artists for penetrating, fascinating interviews. Lipton's studious research and enlightened curiosity has inspired his guests to open up and confess their deepest thoughts about their craft since the series premiere in 1994. Dave Chappelle appeared as a guest on Inside The Actors Studio early this year - shortly after his dramatic exit from Chappelle's Show and his pilgrimage to Africa. Upon his return to America, he chose the freedom of this show to reveal why he was able to walk away from TV riches - and what was revealed to him in Africa. The sometimes hilarious, often touching and always intriguing answers to these questions are waiting here in this Emmy??-nominated episode. SPECIAL FEATURES: "James Lipton: Flashbacks" (new introduction with James Lipton) "Great Moments That Didn't Make The Cut" (previously unseen portions of the original Chappelle interview)

Release Date: 2005-03-08, Rating: NR (Not Rated)

After being tortured and beaten within an inch of his life, ex-preacher Jacob Divine returns to his hometown in hopes of starting a new life. He soon finds comfort in the loving arms of his new wife and a rekindled relationship with his fatherbut this peace is short lived. Confronted with the hostile resentment of his older brother and the violent attacks of a local drug dealer, Jacob must come to terms with his dark past or risk losing everything again.

Celebrated comedian-writer-actor-talk show host Chris Rock can now add film director to his resume. Cowritten by Rock and Ali LeRoi HEAD OF STATE follows an unassuming Washington D.C. alderman Mays Gilliam Rock as he finds himself embroiled in a presidential election. Just weeks before the nation is about to elect a new president one of the top candidates is killed in a plane crash. Plotting a future run in 2008 Senator Bill Arnot James Rebhorn convinces his staff--Debra Lassiter Lynn Whitfield and Martin Geller Dylan Baker--to pick a replacement who has no chance of winning. But he gets more than he bargained for when he selects Mays. At first merely thankful to be in the spotlight Mays plays the puppet but eventually he uses his power to actually say something meaningful. And when he selects his bail bondsman brother Mitch Bernie Mac to be his running mate everyone is shocked to discover that Mays is giving the people exactly what they want. Rock uses his natural ability to blend humor and substance as a di

As internationally acclaimed family therapist and educator Kenneth V. Hardy observes in this compelling video, slavery remains a contemporary ghost that shapes African Americans' self-image, their relationships to one another and their relationships with White Americans. Behind a backdrop of powerful historical and contemporary imagery, Hardy clearly demonstrates the importance of recognizing and openly addressing the past, and lays the groundwork for genuine dialogue, understanding, and healing in clinical environments, classrooms, and other settings. This video is a catalyst for discussion, a tool for beginning to move toward a more promising future by honestly confronting this deeply significant and painful aspect of our collective past. By watching this video program, you'll learn: *How residual trauma resulting from slavery shapes the contemporary African American psychological experience. *Ways the legacy of slavery continues to divide African Americans and White people today. *Why feelings of guilt and shame about slavery may lead to avoidance, denial and trivialization of this issue by White Americans. This video is an excellent resource for: *Fostering awareness and insight among non-Black practitioners and human service providers who work with African American clients. *Triggering candid discussions in multicultural training courses, clinical settings, classrooms, and beyond. *Promoting classroom discussions on slavery, Black history, American history, and current events. This program is licensed for Individual viewing only. For teaching and training purposes, please purchase The Psychological Residuals of Slavery (Instructor's Version).

This DVD is of the Reunion Party for all Soul Train Dancers, Past and Present. The world famous dancers have gathered for a full night of entertainment in Culver City, CA among Hollywood's finest entertainers. The DVD of the reunion party highlights includes the entire performance concert with performances from Diane Gordon (sings with Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, others) Lou Carr, (Usher music videos, others) Salsa Brava, Brigz-It Models, Monique Chambers & Friends, Special Guest Tony Briggz aka Tamechi, Former Soul Train Dance Stars, Barbara Scott, Marco DeSantiago, Derek Fleming, Que/Monique Chambers, Juliette Hagerman, Tim Harrell, Thelma Davis Martin, Damita Jo Freeman, Lewis Green, Alpha Anderson, Lionel Douglass, Buddy Hopkins, Rick Carson, Fanta-C & Diesel, Emanual Reed, James McGraw, Wanda Knight, Desiree Young, Bobcat, Nieci Payne, Myron Montgomery, Derek Fleming, April Washington, Aydiee Vaughn, Cheryl Song, Sheila Lewis, Michelle Stevenson, Sharon Hill Wood, Louie Carr, hundreds of dancers, Hosted by Reginald T. Thornton, Surprise guest appearances, behind the scene interviews, soul train dance line, DJ Dennis Jackson, and much much more!!!Perfect for any soul train fan!!!