Adele Givens

Far from Chicago, hairdresser Gina Norris has relocated to Atlanta with her daughter and has quickly established herself as a rare talent in her profession. But after repeatedly butting heads with her shady, over-the-top boss, Jorge, Norris sets out to create her own salon -- even snagging a few of Jorge's employees and clients. Now, Jorge will do anything to shut her down.

Single mother Diana struggles to provide for her child and pay for her college education. When she meets two dancers from a nearby gentlemen's club, Diana's convinced there's fast money to be made stripping.

In this special live event, giants of stand-up come together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Russell Simmons's groundbreaking "Def Comedy Jam."

Jerome and Kayla are excited to spend their first Christmas together as husband and wife. The only problem is that they’ve never celebrated Christmas without their respective families. This Christmas, instead of deciding on one event, they agree to attend two at the same time, to appease their families.

Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers) presents a dynamic checkerboard of moving image footage featuring African-American actors and singers from across the 20th century: from Jackie “Moms” Mabley to Eartha Kitt, Whoopi Goldberg, Whitney Houston, and several others. The video focuses on their individual voices as they express heartbreaking roles, pointed lyrics, sharp jokes, and strong statements of resistance to the dominant culture. The work is a powerful, and often riotous, reflection on the roles of black women in the United States.

A man in a committed relationship turns his love life upside-down when he accepts a $50,000 bet about getting a date with his celebrity crush.

A wild Chicago indie satire where a low-budget film crew loses control when the characters realize they're trapped in their own movie-breaking the fourth wall and roasting today's viral streaming culture.

Russell Simmons brings you a standout collection from his iconic series, Def Comedy Jam. Hosted by the dynamic Martin Lawrence, these three episodes spotlight an unforgettable lineup of comedy legends, including D.L. Hughley, Bill Bellamy, Adele Givens, and more.

A bittersweet valentine to All Jokes Aside, a little known, but extremely influential, black-owned Comedy Club. Comedy, race and Chicago politics collided at this cultural gem and we hope our humorous telling of this story will provoke discussion, and in some small way, promote a greater understanding between the races.

Stand up special

Four of today's hottest black comedians headline this Queens of Comedy video special, a follow-up to Spike Lee's "The Original Kings of Comedy". Adele Givens, Mo'Nique (from UPN's The Parkers), Sommore, and Laura Hayes (from BET's Comic View) present a very provocative adult program with riffs on everything from the size of various body parts, to the habits of men, to former president Bill Clinton.

This is a romantic comedy where Zeke finds out that Sex Ain't Love by going through a roller coaster ride of emotions with his old friend Regina. Zeke learns more about his heart than sex can ever teach him.

Long before Hollywood came calling with films such as Johnson Family Vacation, Steve Harvey was slaying audiences at comedy clubs. This collection of Harvey-hosted episodes from the popular television show captures that vibe. Funnymen James Hannah, Arnez J., Rich Vos and others unleash a tirade of laughs, demonstrating why this show served as a launching pad for so many top comic talents. Russell Simmons and Bob Sumner provide commentary.

Whether you're laughing for the first time or catching your raucous favorites, Russell Simmons' "Def Comedy Jam" is the ultimate comedy experience so outrageous that you'll definitely be back for more. Adele Givens, Bill Bellamy, Eddie Griffin, J'vonne Pearson, Martin Lawrence.

Four of today's hottest black comedians headline this Queens of Comedy video special, a follow-up to Spike Lee's "The Original Kings of Comedy". Adele Givens, Mo'Nique (from UPN's The Parkers), Sommore, and Laura Hayes (from BET's Comic View) present a very provocative adult program with riffs on everything from the size of various body parts, to the habits of men, to former president Bill Clinton.