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1. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,775
2. The Arsenio Hall Show (1989–1994)
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Arsenio Hall hosts this hip, late-night talk show.
Stars: Arsenio Hall, Burton Richardson, Michael Wolff, Sinbad
Votes: 997
3. The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971–2018)
45 min | Music
Contemporary music show featuring live performances and interviews with an emphasis on album acts.
Stars: Bob Harris, Anne Nightingale, David Hepworth, Mark Ellen
Votes: 241
4. The Baron (1977)
89 min | Action, Drama
Black actor tries to make his own movie with an all-black cast, but to make it he's forced to borrow money from the Mafia. Complications ensue.
Director: Phillip Fenty | Stars: Calvin Lockhart, Vicki Baltimore, Joan Blondell, Marlene Clark
Votes: 162
5. No Nukes (1980)
PG | 103 min | Documentary, Music
A live concert film documenting the September 1979 "No Nukes" concert at Madison Square Garden. Includes performances by Jackson Browne, Graham Nash, Bonnie Raitt, The Doobie Brothers and Bruce Springsteen.
Directors: Danny Goldberg, Anthony Potenza, Julian Schlossberg, Barbara Kopple, Haskell Wexler | Stars: Avis Davis Band, Jackson Browne, Rosemary Butler, Crosby Stills & Nash
Votes: 174
6. Like It Is (1968–2012)
Talk-Show
Charles Hobson the original creative force behind the long-running "Like It Is," a morning current affairs program hosted by Gil Noble. Actor Robert Hooks was the original host and Noble ... See full summary »
Stars: Gil Noble, Ralph Abernathy, Muhammad Ali, Amiri Baraka
Votes: 11
7. Black Wax (1983)
Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary, Music
A portrait of the blues poet Gil Scott-Heron, who gives a personal tour of Washington, D.C. and performs a concert with his Midnight Band.
Director: Robert Mugge | Stars: Gil Scott-Heron, Ed Brady, Robert Gordon, Glen 'Astro' Turner
Votes: 177
8. The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2012 TV Special)
150 min | Music
Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Freddie King, Donovan, Laura Nyro, Small Faces
Votes: 53
9. Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie (1985)
Not Rated | 105 min | Documentary, Music
Reggae legends jam to the Jamaican beat in this classic film of the 1983 Reggae Sunsplash. Held in Montego Bay, the festival showcases the finest in reggae, dub and ska.
Director: Robert Mugge | Stars: Rita Marley, Gregory Isaacs, Gil Scott-Heron, Ziggy Marley
Votes: 13
11. Artists United Against Apartheid: Sun City (1985 Music Video)
TV-PG | 8 min | Music
A music video for the 1985 protest song "Sun City" by a group of music recording artists collectively known as Artists United Against Apartheid. The song is a protest of South Africa's practice of apartheid.
Directors: Lol Creme, Jonathan Demme, Kevin Godley | Stars: Via Afrika, Tina B., Afrika Bambaataa, Ray Barretto
Votes: 44
12. How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) (2005)
Unrated | 85 min | Documentary
Feature-length documentary on renegade filmmaker, novelist, musician and theater impresario, Melvin Van Peebles.
Director: Joe Angio | Stars: Marva Allen, Emanuel Azenberg, Shelley R. Bonus, St. Clair Bourne
Votes: 319
13. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Gil Scott-Heron (2003 TV Movie)
62 min | Biography
Gil Scott-Heron (1949 - 2011) was one of the most influential musicians and poets of the last 50 years. In Don Letts's documentary, Gil tells his own story for the first time-from being one... See full summary »
Director: Don Letts | Stars: Yasiin Bey, Chuck D, Clive Davis, Richie Havens
Votes: 14
14. Sun City: Artists United Against Apartheid (1985 Video)
51 min | Documentary, Music
A protest organization of rock musicians musically declare their boycott of a major South African resort and the making of that video is discussed.
Director: Steve Lawrence | Stars: Via Afrika, Iqbal Akhund, Tina B., Afrika Bambaataa
Votes: 55
15. Àngel Casas Show (1984–1988)
Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Àngel Casas, Josep Maria Bardagí, Dyango, Núria Feliu
Votes: 25
16. 5 Sides of a Coin (2003)
TV-PG | 70 min | Documentary, Music
"5 Sides of a Coin" is a comprehensive overview of the worldwide cultural movement of Hip-Hop.
Director: Paul Kell | Stars: A-Trak, Afrika Bambaataa, The Beat Junkies, The Beatnuts
Votes: 95
17. Gil Scott-Heron: New York Is Killing Me, Chris Cunningham Remix (2010 Music Video)
10 min | Music
Chris Cunningham's audiovisual remix of Gil Scott-Heron's "New York Is Killing Me".
Director: Chris Cunningham | Star: Gil Scott-Heron
Votes: 22
18. 20th NAACP Image Awards (1988 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min
The 20th NAACP Image Awards ceremony was hosted by Debbie Allen and recognized outstanding achievements made during 1987 by people of color in music, television, and motion pictures.
Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Debbie Allen, Anita Baker, LeVar Burton, Irene Cara
Votes: 68
19. Ossie and Ruby! (1980– )
30 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Cleavon Little, Butterfly McQueen, Robert Hooks, Kevin Hooks
Votes: 13
20. Live from the Knitting Factory (1999– )
Music
Stars: Gil Scott-Heron, Steven Bernstein, Curtis Fowlkes, Charles Gayle
21. 20th Annual Trumpet Awards (2012 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min
A annual awards ceremony hosted by Wayne Brady that celebrates African American leaders who have achieved greatness while inspiring others.
Director: Michael A. Johnson | Stars: Tyrese Gibson, Emmitt Smith, Pat Smith, Cory Booker
22. Ursula Rucker: Poet (2008)
30 min | Documentary, Short, Music
Poet Ursula Rucker is best known for her musical collaborations with The Roots, King Britt and 4Hero. This intimate performance film, featuring appearances by Sonia Sanchez, Saul Williams ... See full summary »
Director: Michael J. Dennis | Stars: Ursula Rucker, Tim Motzer, Sonia Sanchez, Gil Scott-Heron
23. Is That Jazz: A Mug-Shot Afterthought (1982)
Director: Robert Mugge | Star: Gil Scott-Heron
Votes: 15
24. Who Is Gil Scott-Heron? (2015)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Directors: Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard | Stars: Abdul Malik Al Nasir, Fred Baron, Larry Gold, Steve Gottlieb
Votes: 10
25. Gil Scott-Heron: Me and the Devil (2010 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Music
A blues song by Robert Johnson (1911-1938). Johnson recorded it on Vocalion, June 19, 1937. It tells the story of the singer's waking up one morning to the devil knocking on the door, telling him that "it's time to go.
Director: Michael Sterling Eaton | Stars: Los Skeleton Crew, Gil Scott-Heron
Votes: 6
26. Weight Classes (2013)
14 min | Short, Action, Drama
Diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, a tough young actor grapples with the notion that death has chosen him.
Director: Charles Alexander | Stars: Anthony Gaskins, Ian Kerch, Daniel Le, Chet Siegel
27. Word Up: From Ghetto to Mecca (2011)
Documentary, Short
WORD UP - FROM GHETTO TO MECCA Revolutionary poets and founders of contemporary RAP music, Gil Scott-Heron and legendary Last Poet - Jalal Nuriddin, have come together in an unprecedented ... See full synopsis »
Director: Shirani Sabratnam | Stars: Abdul Malik Al Nasir, Jalal Nuriddin, Gil Scott-Heron, Rod Youngs
Votes: 7
28. Common: The People (2007 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Directors: Nabil Elderkin, John Christopher Pina | Stars: Common, Dwele
Votes: 7
29. Salmagundi (2009)
Not Rated | 29 min | Documentary, Short, History
Salmagundi is a documentary film that asks the question, What does it mean to be an American? to the diverse group of people that inhabit the United States of America. The purpose of the ... See full summary »
Director: Max Robinson | Stars: Sho Dozono, Eric Holder, Bill O'Reilly, Geraldo Rivera
Votes: 16
30. The RevEx Podcast (2016 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Stars: Kenneth Quinnell, Thomas Lam, Shawn Logue, DaVaughn Montgomery
31.
The Arsenio Hall Show (1989–1994)
Episode:
Episode #6.150
(1994)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Arsenio Hall, Arrested Development, Margaret Cho, Mark Curry
32.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Richard Pryor/Gil Scott-Heron
(1975)
TV-14 | 66 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is Richard Pryor, and the musical guest is Gil Scott-Heron. The skits for this episode are as follows: Garrett Morris tricks Chevy Chase into taking a bad fall ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Richard Pryor, Gil Scott-Heron, Shelley R. Bonus, The Muppets
Votes: 358
33.
The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971–2018)
Episode:
Episode #5.21
(1976)
Music
Director: Tom Corcoran | Stars: Bob Harris, Andrew Bailey, Focus, Gil Scott-Heron
34.
Àngel Casas Show (1984–1988)
Episode:
Episode #2.8
(1985)
Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Àngel Casas, Michael Baigent, Bibiana Fernández, Chris Isaak
35.
The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971–2018)
Episode:
Episode #11.19
(1982)
Music
Director: Tom Corcoran | Stars: Anne Nightingale, David Hepworth, The J. Geils Band, The Move
36.
The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971–2018)
Episode:
Episode #11.18
(1982)
Music
Director: Tom Corcoran | Stars: Anne Nightingale, David Hepworth, The Move, Gil Scott-Heron
37.
Ossie and Ruby! (1980– )
Episode:
Episode dated 15 June 1982
(1982)
Talk-Show
Star: Gil Scott-Heron
38.
The RevEx Podcast (2016– )
Episode #1.79
(2021 Podcast Episode)
Talk-Show
Spoken Words #4: Elon on the Moon
Director: Kenneth Quinnell | Star: Kenneth Quinnell
39.
Ebony (1982–1990)
Episode:
Episode #5.3
(1984)
Stars: Juliet Alexander, Vince Herbert, Gil Scott-Heron
40.
Ebony (1982–1990)
Episode:
Episode #9.1
(1987)
Stars: Vastiana Belfon, Aswad, Peter Gabriel, Ewan MacColl
41.
The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971–2018)
Episode:
Episode #16.6
(1985)
Music
Director: David G. Croft | Stars: David Hepworth, Mark Ellen, Andy Kershaw, Ro Newton
42.
Live from the Knitting Factory (1999– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1999)
Music
Director: Mitch Goldman | Stars: Charles Gayle, Gil Scott-Heron