Antonio Fargas

A look at the Black revolution in 1970s cinema, from genre films to social realism, from the making of new superstars to the craft of rising auteurs.

A woman finds her new house is haunted by the ghost of a young pianist.

In this sci-fi action film directed by Liam O’Donnell, the story follows a tough-as-nails detective, played by Frank Grillo, who embarks on a relentless mission to rescue his son amidst…

In this 2014 horror film directed by Don E. FauntLeRoy, a small Louisiana town is terrorized by a monstrous, mutated fish species that emerges from the depths of the swamp….

A highly competitive sportscaster crosses the line and is required to complete community service in December, working as a bell-ringer for the Salvation Army.

Aspiring drug traffickers find themselves trapped in a dangerous situation, caught between law enforcement and the Mafia.

This documentary highlights the historical contexts that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals have occupied in cinema history, and shows the evolution of the entertainment industry’s role in shaping perceptions of LGBT figures. The issues addressed include secrecy – which initially defined homosexuality – as well as the demonization of the homosexual community with the advent of AIDS, and finally the shift toward acceptance and positivity in the modern era.

In this 1991 horror film directed by Hope Perello, a drifter named Ian, played by Brendan Hughes, arrives in a small town and becomes entangled with a traveling carnival. The…

In this 1988 comedy, Keenen Ivory Wayans stars as Jack Spade, a Vietnam War veteran who returns to his crime-ridden neighborhood to avenge his brother’s death. The film is a…

In this 1988 comedy, Keenen Ivory Wayans directs and stars in a satirical take on the blaxploitation films of the 1970s. The plot follows a former soldier who returns to…

In this 1988 action thriller directed by James Glickenhaus, a public defender and a streetwise cop form an unlikely partnership to tackle corruption within the New York City police force….

In this 1984 film directed by Mark L. Lester, a young girl named Charlie McGee discovers she has the extraordinary ability to start fires with her mind, a power she…

Set in the vibrant yet morally complex world of 1917 New Orleans, this film explores the life of a young girl growing up in a brothel. Directed by Louis Malle,…

In this 1974 action-packed blaxploitation film, Pam Grier stars as a fearless woman seeking justice for her murdered boyfriend. As she delves into the criminal underworld, she confronts a drug…