Ossie Davis Movies

Slaves

49/100

A Kentucky slave fights for his freedom from cruel overseer whose mistress eventually joins Davis and the other slaves in their revolt.

The Sheriff

69/100

A rape case opens racial divisions in a small town. A black sheriff and his white deputy investigate allegations that a wealthy white businessman raped a black college student.

All God's Children

67/100

Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid

65/100

A young ghetto kid despairs of ever getting out of that environment and making something of himself...

Teacher, Teacher

86/100

Hamilton Cade is an alcoholic teacher striving to put his life back together. He accepts a job tutoring...

Home of the Brave

74/100

Cool Red

66/100

Story of the transition of an African country from colonialism to independence.

J.C. Leyendecker: The Great American Illustrator

52/100

The life and work of artist J.C. Leyendecker.

The Emperor Jones

84/100

Seven Times Monday

Romare Bearden at the High

A biographical portrait of the late American collage artist Romare Bearden, and the story of a remarkable exhibition mounted by the National Gallery of Art, which assembled a collection of privately-owned pieces for display.

An Evening with Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee

This hour-long, one-on-one interview provides a candid glimpse into the lives of actors and "National Treasures" Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. Taped on October 18, 2002 at The Art Institute of ... See full summary »