Comcast launches Black Cinema Video On Demand
By SCOTT WHIPPLE
Staff Writer
BERLIN — Comcast Corp. launched Black Cinema On Demand Monday. This new, monthly video-on-demand offering is dedicated to the celebration of black films, filmmakers and actors past and present.
With the launch of Black Cinema On Demand, Comcast will feature new films every month that focus on the culture of African Americans through film.
This month, Black Cinema On Demand joins special programming to honor the history of African Americans during Black History Month.
“We’re proud to launch Black Cinema On Demand, an offering that spotlights the best in African American movies and documentaries,” said Doug Guthrie, Comcast’s senior vice president of its Western New England Region. The African American community “has played a vital role in our nation’s history and made significant contributions to our entertainment and music,” he said.
“Through its On Demand programming, Comcast is bringing important programming that highlights the history and culture of African Americans to millions of people around the country,” Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, said in a statement. “The National Urban League recognizes Comcast for its commitment to enriching the lives of African Americans across the country.”
What’s available
Black Cinema On Demand can be found under “Movies” > “Movie Collections” > “Black Cinema.” Films available this month include:
n Amistad
n Antwone Fisher
n Brown Sugar
n Do the Right Thing
n Facing Ali
n good Hair
n How Stella Got her Groove Back
n Malcolm X
n more Than a Game
n Ray
n The Best Man
n The Color Purple
n Tyler Perry’s Daddy’s little Girls, and
n Tyler Perry’s I can Do Bad all by Myself
Comcast launches Black Cinema Video On Demand