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1. When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (2006–2007)
TV-MA | 51 min | Documentary
An examination of the U.S. government's response to Hurricane Katrina.
Stars: Darleen Asevedo, Jay Asevedo, Shelton Shakespear Alexander, Lee Arnold
Votes: 4,825
2. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 48,196
3.
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (2006–2007)
Episode:
Part Two
(2006)
TV-14 | 65 min | Documentary
Act 2 of 4. Spike Lee's four-part HBO documentary event that recounts the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans in 2005.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Darleen Asevedo, Jay Asevedo, Shelton Shakespear Alexander, Lee Arnold
Votes: 99
4.
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (2006–2007)
Episode:
Part One
(2006)
TV-MA | 67 min | Documentary
Act 1 of 4. Spike Lee's four-part HBO documentary event that recounts the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina on the city of New Orleans in 2005.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Darleen Asevedo, Jay Asevedo, Shelton Shakespear Alexander, Lee Arnold
Votes: 110
5.
When We Rise (2017)
Episode:
Parts II and III
(2017)
TV-14 | 85 min | Drama
Part II. 1977. Cleve is working on Harvey Milk's next bid for a city supervisor seat, they hoping it will be fourth time lucky. Roma and her associates are not officially supporting Milk as... See full summary »
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: Austin P. McKenzie, Emily Skeggs, Jonathan Majors, Fiona Dourif
Votes: 377
6.
Masters of the Air (2024)
Episode:
Part Seven
(2024)
TV-MA | 49 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
The prisoners of Stalag Luft III attempt to connect with the outside world. Berlin becomes the 100th's primary target. Rosie makes a crucial decision.
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Jordan Coulson, Jonas Moore
Votes: 1,739
7.
Empire (2015–2020)
Episode:
Without a Country
(2015)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Music
Cookie and her cohorts decide to start their own small record label, but it's off to a bumpy start as everyone has different visions for the new label. As his first project for the new ... See full summary »
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers
Votes: 497
8. Masters of the Air (2024)
TV-MA | 56 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
During World War II, five miles above the ground and behind enemy lines, ten men inside an aluminum bomber known as a "Flying Fortress" battle antiaircraft fire and unrelenting flocks of German fighters.
Stars: Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, Austin Butler, Darragh Cowley
Votes: 43,929
9. Upload (2020– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi
After his premature death, a man's consciousness is uploaded into a virtual world. As he gets comfortable with his surroundings, questions about his death arise.
Stars: Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, Allegra Edwards, Zainab Johnson
Votes: 80,381
10. Pariah (2007)
28 min | Short, Drama
A lesbian teenager unsuccessfully juggles multiple identities to avoid rejection from her friends and family. Mounting pressure from home, school, and within wears the line between her personas thin with explosive consequences.
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: Maine Anders, Chanté Lewis, Sahra Mellesse, Adepero Oduye
Votes: 291
11. Inside Man (2006)
R | 129 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A police detective, a bank robber, and a high-power broker enter high-stakes negotiations after the criminal's brilliant heist spirals into a hostage situation.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, Christopher Plummer
Votes: 398,319 | Gross: $88.51M
12. When We Rise (2017)
TV-14 | 85 min | Drama
A chronicled re-telling of the gay rights movement in the United States, beginning with the Stonewall riots in 1969.
Stars: Rachel Griffiths, Austin P. McKenzie, Mary-Louise Parker, Emily Skeggs
Votes: 3,376
13.
Masters of the Air (2024)
Episode:
Part Eight
(2024)
TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Crosby prepares for D-Day. The POWs wonder how the Allied landing will affect their fate. Tuskegee pilots attack targets in Southern France.
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: Branden Cook, Tomisin Ajani, Darryl Mundoma, Francis Lovehall
Votes: 1,705
14. Empire (2015–2020)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Music
A hip-hop mogul must choose a successor among his three sons who are battling for control over his multi-million dollar company, while his ex-wife schemes to reclaim what is hers.
Stars: Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Y. Gray
Votes: 41,079
15. Mudbound (2017)
R | 134 min | Drama, War
Two men return home from World War II to work on a farm in rural Mississippi, where they struggle to deal with racism and adjusting to life after war.
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: Jason Mitchell, Carey Mulligan, Jason Clarke, Mary J. Blige
Votes: 54,455
16. Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023)
TV-MA | 101 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life and career of Little Richard, the one-of-a-kind rock 'n' roll icon who shaped the world of music.
Director: Lisa Cortes | Stars: Little Richard, Ralph Harper, Newt Collier, Charles 'Bud' Penniman
Votes: 1,418
17.
Electric Dreams (2017–2018)
Episode:
Kill All Others
(2018)
TV-MA | 48 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
A man hangs dead from a lamppost, apparently murdered and inexplicably ignored by passersby, after a politician (Vera Farmiga) makes a shocking statement encouraging violence. When one ... See full summary »
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: Mel Rodriguez, Sarah Baker, Jason Mitchell, Glenn Morshower
Votes: 2,289
18. Electric Dreams (2017–2018)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
A sci-fi anthology series with stand-alone episodes based on the works of Philip K. Dick.
Stars: Bryan Cranston, Steve Buscemi, Richard Madden, Timothy Spall
Votes: 18,789
19. Pariah (I) (2011)
R | 86 min | Drama
A Brooklyn teenager juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak and family in a desperate search for sexual expression.
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: Adepero Oduye, Kim Wayans, Aasha Davis, Pernell Walker
Votes: 7,563 | Gross: $0.76M
20. Orange Bow (2005)
14 min | Short, Drama
Orange Bow chronicles the comically tedious journey of a Brooklyn teen to a neighborhood birthday party. Overcoming mundane obstacles from a disinterested gift-wrapping clerk to a ... See full summary »
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: D. Jamaar, Jeremie Harris, Robert Harriell, Kymbali Craig
Votes: 16
21.
Space Force (2020–2022)
Episode:
The Spy
(2020)
TV-MA | 34 min | Comedy
Flying high after his war games win, General Naird comes crashing back to reality when he learns there may be a spy in Space Force.
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: Steve Carell, John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz, Diana Silvers
Votes: 1,986
22.
The Daily Show (1996– )
Episode:
Dee Rees
(2018)
TV-14 | 26 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
President Trump meets with congressional leaders to negotiate the terms of DACA, Lewis Black gives an update on New York City, and filmmaker Dee Rees discusses "Mudbound".
Director: Paul Pennolino | Stars: Trevor Noah, Lewis Black, Jordan Klepper, Dee Rees
Votes: 29
23. Walmart: The Box (II) (2018 Video)
1 min | Short
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: Mary J. Blige, Brandon Morales
Votes: 18
24.
Upload (2020– )
Episode:
Welcome Back, Mr. Brown
(2022)
TV-MA | 32 min | Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi
While living with Ingrid, Nathan searches for Nora, who has fled off the grid.
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, Allegra Edwards, Zainab Johnson
Votes: 1,318
25. Space Force (2020–2022)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
The people tasked with creating a sixth branch of the armed services: The Space Force.
Stars: Steve Carell, John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz, Diana Silvers
Votes: 70,922
26.
Space Force (2020–2022)
Episode:
Space Flag
(2020)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Armed with weapons that are less than intimidating, Space Force soldiers - led by General Naird - play war games with their Air Force rivals.
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: Steve Carell, John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz, Diana Silvers
Votes: 2,135
27.
Saint X (2023)
Episode:
A Lovely Nowhere
(2023)
TV-14 | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
The Thomas family arrive on Saint X for a seemingly idyllic trip. In present day Brooklyn, Emily has a surprise encounter with someone from her past. The genesis of Gogo and Edwin's friendship is shown.
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: Alycia Debnam-Carey, Josh Bonzie, West Duchovny, Jayden Elijah
Votes: 165
28. Bessie (2015 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 115 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The story of legendary blues performer Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: Queen Latifah, Kamryn Johnson, Rikki McKinney, Alan T. Coleman
Votes: 4,793
29. The Hour (2004–2014)
60 min | Comedy, Music, News
A Canadian talk show hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos.
Stars: George Stroumboulopoulos, Ali Hassan, Naomi Snieckus, Liz Walaszczyk
Votes: 653
30. Eventual Salvation (2008)
Documentary
Having barely escaped with her life over a decade ago, my American-born, 80 year old grandmother returns to Monrovia, Liberia to rebuild her home and community after the devastating Liberian civil war.
Director: Dee Rees
Votes: 23
31. Saint X (2023)
TV-14 | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Explores how a young woman's mysterious death creates a traumatic ripple effect that ultimately pulls her surviving sister into a dangerous pursuit of the truth.
Stars: Alycia Debnam-Carey, Josh Bonzie, West Duchovny, Jayden Elijah
Votes: 3,026
32. The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards (2015 TV Special)
TV-14 | 126 min | Music
The 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards honors the best in U.S. prime time television programming from June 1, 2014 until May 31, 2015, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Andy Samberg, Amy Poehler, Amy Schumer, Mayim Bialik
Votes: 428
33. The 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards (2012 TV Special)
News
Director: Ivan Dudynsky | Stars: Seth Rogen, Zoe Saldana, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, John Hawkes
Votes: 146
34. 33rd Film Independent Spirit Awards (2018 TV Special)
Reality-TV
Nick Kroll and John Mulaney host Film Independent's celebration of artist-driven film.
Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Fred Armisen, Sean Baker, Jonathan Banks, Mary J. Blige
Votes: 23
35. The Oscars (2018 TV Special)
TV-14 | 187 min | Comedy, Music, Reality-TV
The 90th Annual Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, celebrates the film industry's biggest achievements for the year 2017.
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Helen Mirren, Viola Davis, Willem Dafoe
Votes: 1,672
36. Tavis Smiley (2004–2017)
30 min | Talk-Show
A diverse panel of experts on various social, political, economic, and legal issues that are key to Detroit's turnaround.
Stars: Tavis Smiley, Cornel West, Bernie Sanders, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 412
37. Colonial Gods (2009)
30 min | Short, Drama
A complicated friendship between a Somali man and Nigerian man unfolds against the chaos of gentrification and displacement in a small immigrant community in Cardiff, Wales known as Tiger Bay.
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: Said Mohamed, Cornell John, Sule Rimi, Steve Northy
Votes: 67
38. Made in Hollywood (2005– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show
"Made In Hollywood" provides an inside look at the new movie and DVD releases, bringing superstar talent and Hollywood magic to you.
Stars: Kylie Erica Mar, Julie L. Harkness, Patrick Stinson, Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay
Votes: 444
39. Good Morning America (1975– )
TV-G | 120 min | News, Talk-Show
They present the news and information source of the day's topics and journalism.
Stars: Lara Spencer, Ginger Zee, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos
Votes: 2,028
40. The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)
R | 115 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A veteran D.C. journalist loses the thread of her own narrative when a guilt-propelled errand for her father thrusts her from byline to unwitting subject in the very story she's trying to break. Adapted from Joan Didion's namesake novel.
Director: Dee Rees | Stars: Anne Hathaway, Ben Affleck, Rosie Perez, Willem Dafoe
Votes: 16,761
41. Entertainment Tonight Canada (2005–2023)
30 min | Family, News
Entertainment Tonight Canada is the nation's entertainment powerhouse delivering in depth and breaking up-to-the minute celebrity, film, television and music news both on-air and online.
Stars: Cheryl Hickey, Carlos Bustamante, Sangita Patel, Roz Weston
Votes: 226
42. Last Call with Carson Daly (2002–2019)
TV-14 | 30 min | Music, Talk-Show
Join Carson Daly as he checks out the coolest places in LA and talks with today's big names in film and television and introduces you to up-and-coming bands and musicians that rock.
Stars: Carson Daly, Kip Madsen, Zane Carney, Brian McCarthy
Votes: 1,332
43. Ok! TV (2013– )
30 min | News, Talk-Show
A look at the top stories in entertainment and celebrity news.
Stars: Sonia Isabelle, Jaymes Vaughan, Arthur Kade, Ricky Cornish
Votes: 400
44. An Uncivil War
Biography, Drama | Announced
The life and career of the renowned journalist and feminist crusader, Gloria Steinem.
Director: Dee Rees | Star: Carey Mulligan
45. Porgy and Bess
Drama, Musical, Romance | Announced
A woman with a scorned past meets a man who'd love her regardlessly- if only everyone else would allow them to.
Director: Dee Rees
46. The Kyd's Exquisite Follies
Drama | Announced
A young musician leaves her hometown to seek fortune and fame in the big city.
Director: Dee Rees
48. Martian Time-Slip
Sci-Fi | Announced
The earth colonizes the planet Mars and a schizophrenic man moves there with his family where he encounters a boy with an unusual perception of time.
Director: Dee Rees
49. Untitled Dee Rees Horror Project
Horror | Announced
Plot kept under wraps. Described as ghost story centering on an African-American lesbian couple living in a small town.
Director: Dee Rees