Movies: Ice Cube

In Los Angeles, two rival gang leaders are also trying to be music producers. When DJ's equipment shorts out and Lonzo is cut out of the action by a record producer, the two join forces, which also requires a tentative peace between gangs. With backi...

An in-depth and provocative look at the 1992 Los Angeles riots exploring the roots of civil unrest in California and the relationship between African Americans and LAPD....

A true-life tale of the Great American Dream, this movie showcases one man's rise from the streets of South Central L.A. to the hills of Hollywood. Features photos and videos of the man himself and his contemporaries....

Highlights from the inaugural Colossal Clusterfest that took place in San Francisco from June 2-4....

A 'Screenlife' sci-fi thriller about privacy based on the classic alien invasion novel by H.G. Wells....

Follows the exploits of Snoop Doggy Dogg as he gets shot, and makes a deal with the devil to survive....

This profile of legendary funk/R&B icon Rick James captures the peaks and valleys of his storied career to reveal a complicated and rebellious soul, driven to share his talent with the world....

From being a ruthless gang banger, to protecting Ice Cube's life, Shorty from the controversial rap group Da Lench Mob, reveals untold secrets of N.W.A. and why his group was attacked in a race against time to save his own life....

Two men close in age go to war after one develops a romantic relationship with the other’s mother....

In 1982, the Raiders and owner Al Davis captivated black and Latino fans with swagger and charisma that matched the rapidly changing city....

How African artists have spread African culture all over the world, especially music, since the harsh years of decolonization, trying to offer a nicer portrait of this amazing continent, historically known for tragic subjects, such as slavery, famine...

A contemporary telling of the story of Scrooge. When a wealthy real estate mogul will be visited by the three ghosts....

Straight From The Streets is a unique mosaic of inner city culture and politics that goes where no other film has dared!...

Feature documentary that showcases the close-knit ties between the Hip Hop Music community and America's social and political policy in the last 30 years....

The Tuck Rule Game, the January 19, 2002 playoff game between the Oakland Raiders and New England Patriots, and its aftermath....

Featurette about the making of "Friday."...

Disney's contemporary remake of 'Oliver Twist.'...

Rap music has articulated a black aesthetic that is influencing pop culture around the world. But does it also promote violence, misogyny, and crime? This program featuring rap master Melle Mel describes the history of rap and hip-hop from its roots ...

Chronicles the origins and evolution of West Coast hip-hop through the life and influence of Alonzo "Lonzo" Williams. Known as the "Godfather of West Coast Hip-Hop," Lonzo’s journey began in 1976 as a young DJ, and over the years, he emerged as one o...

Gangsta rappers Ice Cube, Mack 10 and WC come together to form Westside Connection, a group dedicated to creating the West Coast rapper's soundtrack. This collection of live performances from the wild West boys includes the hits "Bow Down," "Call 9-1...