Crossover 2006 PG-13, 95 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Preston A. Whitmore II Cast: Anthony Mackie, Wesley Jonathan, Wayne Brady, Alecia Jai Fears, Eva Pigford, Little JJ, Kristen Wilson, Philip Champion, Tamer Werfali, William L. Johnson
Two Detroit teens–Noah (Wesley Jonathan) and Tech (Anthony Mackie)–have differing ideas on how to use basketball to improve their lives. Good student Noah wants to use his basketball scholarship to UCLA as the stepping stone to graduating as a medical doctor. On the other hand, recently released from prison Tech competes in rigged games of street ball, staged by former sports agent Vaughn (Wayne Brady). While on a trip to L.A., the teens' friendship is threatened and their lives changed by the influences of new girlfriends Vanessa (Eva Pigford) and Eboni (Alecia Jai Fears).
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Roll Bounce 2005 PG-13, 107 min. Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Malcolm D. Lee Cast: Bow Wow, Chi McBride, Meagan Good, Wesley Jonathan, Kellita Smith, Jurnee Smollett, Khleo Thomas, Nick Cannon, Mike Epps, Rick Gonzalez, Charles Q. Murphy, Marcus T. Paulk
X (Bow Wow) and his Chicago friends plan to spend the summer at the local roller skating rink Plans change when their South Side rink goes out of business, and they decide to try out Sweetwater Roller Rink where they find they are no match for the North Side crowd of skaters. Nevertheless, it doesn't take long before X and his pals enter themselves in the annual Sweetwater skating competition.
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| 1. Crossover (2006)
2. Roll Bounce (2005)
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