Lily Owens (Dakota Fanning), a lonely 14-year-old girl haunted by the memory of her late mother, runs away from home with her caregiver Rosaleen (Jennifer Hudson) to escape her abusive father (Paul Bettany). Finding her way to a South Carolina town that she believes holds the secret to her mother's past, Lily is taken in by the Boatwright sisters, August (Queen Latifah), June (Alicia Keys) and May (Sophie Okonedo), three strong, independent women who raise bees. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. With Tristan Wilds and Nate Parker. Categories: Adventure, Drama, Based on a Novel. Year: 2008.
Nate Parker in The Secret Life of Bees
In 1935, Professor Melvin Tolson (Denzel Washington), a brilliant, fiery professor at Wiley College in Texas, inspires his students to form the schools first debate team. Using the power of words, Tolson shapes a group of underdog students from a small African American college into elite debaters, who eventually challenge Harvard in the national championship. Directed by Denzel Washington. With Forest Whitaker, Jermaine Williams and John Heard. Categories: Drama, Based on a True Story. Year: 2007.
Nate Parker in The Great Debaters
After being held back from reaching his dream, Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) becomes an inspiring swim coach determined to see his team fulfill their potential. After gaining the trust of a group of troubled teens, Ellis gets them into shape and helps them believe in themselves, even in the face of discrimination and inequality. Directed by Sunu Gonera. With Bernie Mac, Tom Arnold, Kimberly Elise, Brandon Fobbs, Alphonso McAuley, Nate Parker, Kevin Phillips, Evan Ross and Regine Nehy. Categories: Drama, Sports, Based on a True Story. Year: 2007.
Nate Parker in Pride