5 Movies to Watch on Maverick Black Cinema with Sling Freestream
Tyler Perry may be prolific, but he doesn’t have anything on Maverick Black Cinema. Since it was founded in 1997, Maverick has produced over 900 movies, putting them in control of “the world’s largest library of feature length Black cinema,” according to their website.
Maverick is one of the hundreds of free live TV channels now available on Sling Freestream, and with so many movies to choose from, we’re here to point you in the right direction. Here are five new titles to check out on Maverick Black Cinema with Sling Freestream; to watch even more movies in all genres – from religious films to horror, comedy to crime thrillers – check out the “On Demand” tab on Maverick’s channel page.
Boxed In
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qj8dFLYs_2A
What’s it About? “Ria is an up and coming female boxer whose one and only focus is to be the best boxer alive. That's until she meets Tuga, who shows her that a life without love really isn't a life at all.”
Starring: Reginae Carter, Clifton Powell, Zane Copeland, Sean Freeman, Ernestine Johnson
Did You Know? Reginae Carter is the daughter of hip-hop superstar Lil Waye. Boxed In marks her debut as a lead actress.
#CLOUT
https://www.youtube.com/embed/5SSddGVOyE4
What’s it About? “In this new social media society, followers and likes are the new social currency, where people will lie, cheat, kill, and die for attention, and fame; a combination more famously known as #CLOUT. Against the vibrant backdrop of Atlanta, four stories unfold in the lives of some of the city's prominent entertainers, athletes, and influencers. Their lives are all intertwined by their dependence on the trendy social media app, 'BlackFace.'"
Starring: Taylor Latham, Deandrae Freeman, Mikhail Lapread, Courtney Gray, Juju Castaneda, Jacky Oh, Teresa Celeste, China Green
Did you Know? Karon Riley, who is featured in a number of Maverick titles, is a former fourth round pick of the Chicago Bears.
Heavy
https://www.youtube.com/embed/dIaSwshlh9Y
What’s it About? “When being young and hood rich is no longer a priority Renz turns his focus to something physically and mentally finer. But when walls and barriers begin to break, things begin to get HEAVY and he realizes he has to choose between love and loyalty."
Starring: Jamal Woolard, Nadirah Shakir, Corey Espie, Montreal Diggs, Tekia Gee
Did you Know? Aaliyah Muhammad also appeared in the hit Freeform series Cruel Summer.
The Love We Had
https://www.youtube.com/embed/iBt56fCS8Ao
What’s it About? “One decision results in a tragedy that threatens to rip a young couple apart at the seams while essentially destroying everything and everyone who means the most to them."
Starring: Karon Joseph Riley, Ja'el Roberson, Judi Johnson, Brad James
Did you Know? Judi Johnson appeared on Tyler Perry's If Loving You Is Wrong for two seasons.
Why Women Trip
https://www.youtube.com/embed/ewaRMrkPkgU
What’s it About? “Zori Johnson falls in love hard and fast, yet always seems to be hurt by those closest to her. When she meets the man of her dreams, their love connection spurs her to open her heart once again. But at what cost?”
Starring: Ashley Rios, Draper Wynston, Momma Dee, Rolonda Rochelle, Claudia Jordan, Loren "Lo London" Jordan, Peter "Gunz" Pankey
Did You Know? Claudia Jordan is a former Miss Rhode Island who competed in Miss America.
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