Elise, Kimberly 1971-Overview
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Kimberly Elise
Most widely held works by
Kimberly Elise
The great debaters
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7 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in English and held by 1,939 libraries worldwide Melvin B. Tolson is a professor at Wiley College in Texas. Wiley is a small African-American college. In 1935, Tolson inspired students to form the school's first debate team. Tolson turns a group of underdog students into a historically elite debate team which goes on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. Inspired by a true story.
The Manchurian candidate
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5 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 1,573 libraries worldwide When his army unit is ambushed during the first Gulf War, Sergeant Raymond Shaw saves his fellow soldiers just as his commanding officer, Major Ben Marco, is knocked unconscious. Using the incident for political gain, Shaw eventually becomes a vice-presidential nominee, but Marco is haunted by dreams of what really happened in Iraq. As Marco investigates, the story begins to unravel. He begins to figure that the entire unit was kidnapped and brainwashed as part of a plot to get Shaw into the White House. Now the Manchurian Global corporation appears desperate to stop him from finding out.
Beloved
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7 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and Dutch and held by 1,525 libraries worldwide After Paul D. finds his old slave friend Sethe in Ohio and moves in with her and her daughter Denver, a strange girl comes along by the name of "Beloved". Sethe & Denver take her in and then strange things start to happen.
John Q
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8 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,348 libraries worldwide John Q. is a factory worker facing financial hardship as a result of reduced hours in his workplace. He and his wife soon discover that their child is in need of an emergency heart transplant. Although they have an HMO, they are informed that their policy doesn't cover such an expensive procedure. Unable to raise the money for the surgury himself and with no recourse but to take his son home to die, John snaps and holds the staff and patients of the hospital's emergency room hostage at gunpoint.
Diary of a mad black woman
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7 editions published between 2005 and 2007 in English and held by 1,054 libraries worldwide Helen McCarter would seem to have it all. She's married to Charles who is one of Atlanta's most successful attorneys. But despite having wealth and prestige, things are not as they seem in the McCarter home. On the evening of their anniversary, Charles drops a bombshell on Helen - he's divorcing her for another woman. Thrown out of the house with nowhere to go, Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, a sassy woman with no shortage of opinions and a gun that she's not afraid to use. As Madea helps Helen get back on her feet emotionally, she meets Orlando, a nice and handsome man who is obviously attracted to her. But after her experiences with Charles, Helen isn't sure if she's ready to trust a man again.
For colored girls
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2 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,050 libraries worldwide "A vibrant world where friends and strangers dream, fear, cry, love, and laugh out loud in an attempt to find their true selves. Adapted by writer/director Tyler Perry from Ntozake Shange's acclaimed choreopoem, this gripping film paints an unforgettable portrait of what it means to be a woman of color in the modern world"--Container.
Pride
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6 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 970 libraries worldwide Based on the true story of inner city Philadelphia swim coach Jim Ellis. From his roots in Salisbury, North Carolina, Ellis goes on to build a swim team in one of Philly's toughest neighborhoods in the 1970s.
Gifted hands the Ben Carson story
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3 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 787 libraries worldwide Follows the life of Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, who overcame problems in school and obstacles in life to become a world-renowned neurosurgeon. His lifelong journey led him to become director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children's Center, a bestselling author, and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Includes behind-the-scenes, and featurettes.
Woman thou art loosed
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6 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 544 libraries worldwide The story of Michelle Jordan, a young woman raised in an environment of abuse and molestation at the hands of her mother's boyfriend Reggie, which her mother Cassie unwittingly condons. While incarcerated, Michelle sends Bishop Jakes a letter requesting a visit. Jakes agrees to meet Michelle and soon uncovers the painful history that led to her personal demise.
Set it off
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10 editions published between 1996 and 2009 in English and held by 294 libraries worldwide Four Black women, all of whom have suffered for lack of money and at the hands of the majority, undertake to rob banks. While initially successful, a policeman who was involved in shooting one of the women's brothers is on their trail. As the women add to the loot, their tastes and interests begin to change and their suspicions of each other increase on the way to a climactic robbery--Synopsis from imdb.com.
Bojangles
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3 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 267 libraries worldwide A look at the life of extraordinary tap dancing legend Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. This is the story of an incredibly talented man who struggled with the demons of his past and the racism of his time, but still entertained millions with his unique and complex dance style.
Bait
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4 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and held by 242 libraries worldwide Alvin Dean Sanders doesn't get it. He doesn't know why his conviction for small-time theft is wiped from the record - poof! - just like that. Or why $11,500 in walking-around money is laid on him. Alvin doesn't know he's the bait in a snaky government scheme to capture a killer, thanks to an electronic implant. But he's starting to grow suspicious.
The Loretta Claiborne story
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6 editions published between 1999 and 2004 in English and held by 121 libraries worldwide Loretta Claiborne's fellow Americans became aware of her many remarkable achievements when she garnered numerous awards throughout her lifetime. Now, here is her true story starring Kimberly Elise and Camryn Manheim as the dedicated social worker whose compassion inspired Loretta to remarkable heights while overcoming all odds.
For colored girls
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2 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 67 libraries worldwide A vibrant world where friends and strangers dream, fear, cry, love, and laugh out loud in an attempt to find their true selves. Adapted by writer/director Tyler Perry from Ntozake Shange's acclaimed choreopoem, this gripping film paints an unforgettable portrait of what it means to be a woman of color in the modern world.
Set it off director's cut
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 61 libraries worldwide Four poor black women try to get some payback from the social system which has abused them by a staging a series of bank robberies.
Diary of a mad black woman, the movie
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5 editions published between 2005 and 2010 in English and held by 29 libraries worldwide A devoted wife for eighteen years Helen must begin a new life when her husband divorces her for his mistress.
The Manchurian candidate [2004
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3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 16 libraries worldwide When his army unit is ambushed during the first Gulf War, Sergeant Raymond Shaw saves his fellow soldiers just as his commanding officer, Major Ben Marco, is knocked unconscious. Using the incident for political gain, Shaw eventually becomes a vice-presidential nominee, but Marco is haunted by dreams of what really happened in Iraq. As Marco investigates, the story begins to unravel. He begins to figure that the entire unit was kidnapped and brainwashed as part of a plot to get Shaw into the White House. Now the Manchurian Global corporation appears desperate to stop him from finding out.
Set if off
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1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 10 libraries worldwide Four women take the law into their own hands and try to get some pay-back by robbing the city's biggest banks.
John Q
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1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide John Q. is a factory worker facing financial hardship as a result of reduced hours in his workplace. He and his wife soon discover that their child is in need of an emergency heart transplant. Although they have an HMO, they are informed that their policy doesn't cover such an expensive procedure. Unable to raise the money for the surgury himself and with no recourse but to take his son home to die, John snaps and holds the staff and patients of the hospital's emergency room hostage at gunpoint.
The great debaters Le grand deĢbat
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Melvin B. Tolson is a professor at Wiley College in Texas. Wiley is a small African-American college. In 1935, Tolson inspired students to form the school's first debate team. Tolson turns a group of underdog students into a historically elite debate team which goes on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. Inspired by a true story. more
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