At Idlewild, a Prohibition-era southern speakeasy, Percival (André Benjamin), a creative but shy piano player, and Rooster (Big Boi), the club's headlining performer and manager, struggle to keep their dreams alive. Features a soundtrack written and performed by Outkast. Directed by Bryan Barber. With Terrence Howard, Paula Patton, Ving Rhames, Macy Gray, Malinda Williams and Ben Vereen. Categories: Drama, Musical. Year: 2006.
Cicely Tyson in Idlewild
Opal (AnnaSophia Robb), a 10-year-old girl abandoned by her mother, moves to Florida to live with her father (Jeff Daniels), a preacher. One day at the local supermarket, Opal finds a stray dog and adopts him, naming the pooch Winn-Dixie after the store where he was found. Together with her new pal, Opal makes friends in her new home and reconnects with her father. Directed by Wayne Wang. With Cicely Tyson, Dave Matthews and Elle Fanning. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Family. Year: 2005.
Cicely Tyson in Because of Winn-Dixie
While visiting her husband's aunt in a nursing home, unhappy Southern housewife Evelyn Couch (Kathy Bates) befriends Ninny Threadgoode (Jessica Tandy), a pleasant, outgoing old woman. After making a instant connection, Ninny tells Evelyn the story of Idgie Threadgoode (Mary Stuart Masterson) and Ruth Jamison (Mary-Louise Parker), two young friends who ran a diner together in 1920s Alabama. Enthralled with Ninny's stories and inspired by the Idgie and Ruth strength, Evelyn learns to be more assertive and gains the strength she needs to change her life for the better. Directed by Jon Avnet. With Cicely Tyson, Chris O'Donnell, Stan Shaw and Gailard Sartain. Category: Drama. Year: 1991.
Cicely Tyson in Fried Green Tomatoes