40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks

Da 5 Bloods Da 5 Bloods 6.5 2h 34min
Da 5 Bloods
IMDb: 6.5
2h 34min

Four African American Vietnam veterans return to Vietnam. They are in search of the remains of their fallen squad leader and the promise of buried treasure. These heroes battle forces of humanity and nature while confronted by the lasting ravages of the immorality of the Vietnam War.

See You Yesterday See You Yesterday 5.3 1h 24min
See You Yesterday
IMDb: 5.3
1h 24min

In this thought-provoking sci-fi drama, two brilliant teenage inventors, C.J. and Sebastian, create a time travel device in hopes of preventing a personal tragedy. As they navigate the complexities of…

Amazing Grace Amazing Grace 7.5 1h 29min
Amazing Grace
IMDb: 7.5
1h 29min

After more than forty years since the original footage was captured, the late director Sydney Pollack’s documentary, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Aretha Franklin’s top-selling album…

Tales from the Hood 2 Tales from the Hood 2 4.4 1h 51min
Tales from the Hood 2
IMDb: 4.4
1h 51min

In this horror anthology film, a contemporary storyteller, Mr. Simms, played by Keith David, weaves together a series of chilling tales that explore themes of social justice, racism, and morality….

Pass Over Pass Over 6.1 1h 14min
Pass Over
IMDb: 6.1
1h 14min

Moses and Kitch, two young Black men, spend a lengthy, meandering day conversing on a street corner in Chicago. As they occasionally dodge gunfire and encounter a friendly yet unsettling…

Rodney King Rodney King 6.2 52min
Rodney King
IMDb: 6.2
52min

A quarter-century ago, the acquittal of four LAPD officers in a state court for the assault on King ignited three days of riots, resulting in 53 fatalities. In commemoration of…

Touched with Fire Touched with Fire 6.2 1h 46min
Touched with Fire
IMDb: 6.2
1h 46min

In this poignant drama, two poets, played by Katie Holmes and Luke Kirby, find their lives intertwined as they navigate the complexities of bipolar disorder. Their shared experiences in a…

Genre: Drama, Romance
Michael Jacksons Journey from Motown to Off the Wall Michael Jacksons Journey from Motown to Off the Wall 7.4 1h 33min
Michael Jacksons Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
IMDb: 7.4
1h 33min

This documentary, directed by Spike Lee, delves into the transformative period in Michael Jackson’s career as he transitioned from his early days with Motown to the groundbreaking success of his…

Chi-Raq Chi-Raq 5.9 2h 7min
Chi-Raq
IMDb: 5.9
2h 7min

Set in modern-day Chicago, this film is a satirical musical drama that draws inspiration from the ancient Greek play “Lysistrata” by Aristophanes. The story revolves around a group of women,…

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus Da Sweet Blood of Jesus 4.5 2h 3min
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
IMDb: 4.5
2h 3min

In this 2014 film directed by Spike Lee, the story follows Dr. Hess Green, an affluent anthropologist who becomes cursed with an insatiable thirst for blood after an encounter with…

Bad 25 Bad 25 7.9 2h 11min
Bad 25
IMDb: 7.9
2h 11min

In celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking album “Bad,” Spike Lee presents a homage that includes exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of Jackson during the album’s creation. The film…

Red Hook Summer Red Hook Summer 5.3 2h 1min
Red Hook Summer
IMDb: 5.3
2h 1min

In this Spike Lee film, a young boy from Atlanta spends the summer with his deeply religious grandfather in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn. The story explores themes of…

Genre: Drama
Passing Strange Passing Strange 7.3 2h 15min
Passing Strange
IMDb: 7.3
N/A
2h 15min

A young Black artist departs from his home in Los Angeles and embarks on a journey to Europe in search of self-discovery. This is a theatrical adaptation of the original…

Miracle at St. Anna Miracle at St. Anna 6.1 2h 40min
Miracle at St. Anna
IMDb: 6.1
2h 40min

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this film follows four African American soldiers from the 92nd Infantry Division, known as the Buffalo Soldiers, who find themselves trapped in…

Genre: Action, Drama, War
Inside Man Inside Man 7.6 2h 9min
Inside Man
IMDb: 7.6
2h 9min

A tense and intricate heist thriller unfolds as a cunning bank robber, played by Clive Owen, orchestrates a meticulously planned operation in a Manhattan bank. The film stars Denzel Washington…

She Hate Me She Hate Me 5.3 2h 18min
She Hate Me
IMDb: 5.3
2h 18min

In this 2004 film directed by Spike Lee, the story follows Jack Armstrong, a successful biotech executive who finds himself in a moral and financial quandary after being fired for…

Genre: Comedy, Drama
25th Hour 25th Hour 7.6 2h 15min
25th Hour
IMDb: 7.6
2h 15min

In this gripping drama directed by Spike Lee, Edward Norton delivers a compelling performance as Monty Brogan, a man facing his last 24 hours of freedom before beginning a seven-year…

Bamboozled Bamboozled 6.7 2h 15min
Bamboozled
IMDb: 6.7
2h 15min

In this provocative film directed by Spike Lee, a frustrated African American television writer, played by Damon Wayans, creates a controversial minstrel show featuring black actors in blackface as a…

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
The Original Kings of Comedy The Original Kings of Comedy 6.8 1h 55min
The Original Kings of Comedy
IMDb: 6.8
1h 55min

Directed by Spike Lee, this film captures the live performances of four of the most celebrated African American comedians: Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, and Bernie Mac. The…

Love & Basketball Love & Basketball 7.2 2h 4min
Love & Basketball
IMDb: 7.2
2h 4min

This romantic drama, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, follows the intertwined lives of two childhood friends, Monica and Quincy, who share a deep passion for basketball. As they grow up, their…

Love & Basketball Love & Basketball 7.2 2h 4min
Love & Basketball
IMDb: 7.2
2h 4min

This romantic drama, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, follows the intertwined lives of two childhood friends, Monica and Quincy, who share a deep passion for basketball. As they grow up, their…

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport
The Best Man The Best Man 6.7 2min
The Best Man
IMDb: 6.7
2min

In this engaging romantic comedy-drama, a group of college friends reunites for a wedding, only to have their bonds tested by the revelation of past secrets. The film features a…

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Summer of Sam Summer of Sam 6.7 2h 22min
Summer of Sam
IMDb: 6.7
2h 22min

Set against the backdrop of the infamous 1977 New York City blackout and the Son of Sam serial killings, this film delves into the lives of a group of Bronx…

He Got Game He Got Game 6.9 2h 16min
He Got Game
IMDb: 6.9
2h 16min

In this 1998 film directed by Spike Lee, the story revolves around a talented high school basketball player, Jesus Shuttlesworth, portrayed by NBA star Ray Allen, who faces immense pressure…

4 Little Girls 4 Little Girls 7.8 1h 42min
4 Little Girls
IMDb: 7.8
1h 42min

This poignant documentary, directed by Spike Lee, delves into the tragic 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, which claimed the lives of four young African…

Clockers Clockers 6.9 2h 8min
Clockers
IMDb: 6.9
2h 8min

Directed by Spike Lee, this gripping crime drama delves into the gritty world of drug dealing in Brooklyn, focusing on a young street-level dealer named Strike. The narrative unfolds as…

Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Tales from the Hood Tales from the Hood 6.5 1h 38min
Tales from the Hood
IMDb: 6.5
1h 38min

This 1995 horror anthology film, directed by Rusty Cundieff, weaves together four chilling tales that explore themes of social justice, racism, and retribution. The narrative is framed by a mortician,…

Jersey Drive Jersey Drive 6.6 1h 38min
Jersey Drive
IMDb: 6.6
1h 38min

Set in the gritty streets of Newark, New Jersey, this 1995 film directed by Nick Gomez explores the lives of two teenage friends, Jason and Midget, who become entangled in…

Genre: Crime, Drama
Crooklyn Crooklyn 7.0 1h 55min
Crooklyn
IMDb: 7
1h 55min

Set in the vibrant neighborhood of Brooklyn during the 1970s, this film offers a heartfelt glimpse into the life of a young girl named Troy Carmichael, played by Zelda Harris,…

Genre: Comedy, Drama
Malcolm X Malcolm X 7.7 3h 22min
Malcolm X
IMDb: 7.7
3h 22min

Directed by Spike Lee, this biographical drama chronicles the life of the influential African American leader and activist, Malcolm X. The film stars Denzel Washington in a powerful performance that…

Jungle Fever Jungle Fever 6.6 2h 12min
Jungle Fever
IMDb: 6.6
2h 12min

Directed by Spike Lee, this 1991 film explores the complexities of interracial relationships and societal perceptions through the story of a successful African-American architect and his Italian-American secretary. The film…

Genre: Drama, Romance
Mo Better Blues Mo Better Blues 6.7 2h 10min
Mo Better Blues
IMDb: 6.7
2h 10min

Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City’s jazz scene, this film follows the life of talented trumpeter Bleek Gilliam, portrayed by Denzel Washington, as he navigates the complexities…

Do the Right Thing Do the Right Thing 8.0 2min
Do the Right Thing
IMDb: 8
2min

Set in the vibrant neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, this film explores the simmering racial tensions that come to a head on the hottest day of the summer. The story follows…

Genre: Comedy, Drama
School Daze School Daze 6.1 2h 1min
School Daze
IMDb: 6.1
2h 1min

Directed by Spike Lee, this 1988 film explores the complexities of social and political issues within a historically black college. The narrative delves into themes of identity, class, and colorism,…

She’s Gotta Have It She’s Gotta Have It 6.8 1h 24min
She’s Gotta Have It
IMDb: 6.8
1h 24min

In this groundbreaking film by Spike Lee, the story revolves around Nola Darling, a young, independent woman living in Brooklyn who is navigating her relationships with three very different men….

Genre: Comedy, Romance