Robert Townsend Movies

Ocean a 27-year-old highly-motivated mother has found her calling in managing a neighborhood apartment building along with the residents and the...

Legendary comedian Richard Pryor's friends and admirers host a tributary party in his honor during which clips from his movies, shows and stand ups...

An aspiring designer from the slums of Chicago puts herself through fashion school in the hopes of becoming one of the world's top designers. Her...

Director Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) knows how to construct and, when necessary, even milk a laugh for optimal effect. This second riotous...

15 year old Brendan Willy hates himself for being un-cool when he falls in love with the girl of his dreams. Enter Mr. Five, a no good tempter from...

In 1990, actor, comedian, writer and director, Robert Townsend, went against every obstacle in Hollywood, relying on his faith, street smarts, and...

Louis Gossett, Jr, Robert Townsend and Andre Braugher come together to each direct a short story, all of which are interconnected through themes of...

A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.

From his discovery by a priest while serving time at the Missouri State Penitentiary to the infamous 'Phantom Punch' by Cassius Clay which...

A fictionalized drama about the first women to enter the U.S. Military Academy in 1976 and the reactions they faced.

Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of...

A failed window dresser exploits a being with rat-like features in an effort to make money.

Book of Love delivers humor along with the mysteries of unrequited love and relationships gone bad. The film's story line focuses on three men...

In the 1920s, the rights of American workers to join a labor union was still considered an open question, and African-Americans were routinely denied...

The story of Little Richard Penniman, from his poor Southern upbringing to dealing with the trials and tribulations of being a Black singer in the...

This mockumentary about fictional movie studio Adequate Pictures boasts an interesting cast. Tony Randall hosts, and James CoCo (practically on his...

Robert Townsend stars as the patriarch of a family devastated when his wife is killed in a senseless auto accident. Reeling with grief, each family...

Rudy Ray Moore tells all as only he can in this all-new retrospective legendary career. From his humble beginnings to his crowning as "King of the...

Bill Cosby shares his hilarious new observations on life and family in this comedy special, his first televised concert in 30 years.

This documentary praises comedian Richard Pryor by showing fragments of various shows Pryor made and having famous comedians talk about the...