One of the first films to depict the life of an urban black family in the 1970’s, Claudine is boosted by a strong script and excellent acting. Written by Lester Pine and Tina Pine, it’s directed by John Berry, blacklisted in the 1950’s for his supposed involvement with the communist party. Berry helmed Claudine after more than twenty years exiled in France. The films star
A glittering achievement in cinema due to its all black cast, Carmen Jones was adapted by director Otto Preminger from Oscar Hammerstein’s hit Broadway musical, which was itself based on George Bizet’s classic 19th century opera Carmen. Though slightly stilted in its execution, the still sultry and dramatic performance of Dorothy Dandridge, who became the first African American to receive a Best Actress Oscar nomination
Otto Preminger directed over 35 films in a film career that spanned more than five decades. Throughout his career, Preminger wasn’t afraid to attract controversy dealing with taboo topics of the era such as drug addiction (The Man with the Golden Arm, 1955), rape (Anatomy of a Murder, 1959) and homosexuality (Advise & Consent, 1962). He was nominated twice for the Best Director Oscar. By
*NOTE: CBS Home Entertainment brings all 29 episodes of season five in two sets, but this time both sets were made available on the same date as standalones or a two-pack. Dynasty was at the peak of success during the fifth season, finishing first in the Neilsen ratings, despite a few notable changes: Fallon (Pamela Sue Martin) had become a runaway bride and disappeared, only