"Meet the next generation of John Singletons, Spike Lees, Kasi Lemmons, Hughes Brothers, Forrest Whitakers…right here on one DVD. Hear these new voices at their most unadulterated by the Hollywood filmmaking process.

"Breakdown
Vanessa Williams stars as the only surviving witness to a massive shoot-out in an urban bus station in this award-winning short by Jeff Byrd. Byrd began directing after working on several Spike Lee films, such as Malcolm X and Jungle Fever.

"Gut Feeling
In this critically acclaimed short, executive produced by Spike Lee, two cops go on a routine call that turns out to be as un-routine as you can get.

"Breakfast At Ben's
A compelling story of a young black male who worked his way out of the ghetto and now yearns to give back to those in need.

"Kings
A successful attorney in the corporate world never discusses his past, but when it catches up to him, he must make some tough choices. Director Niva Dorrell, mentored by John Singleton, based the story on her father.

"Hip Hop, The New World Order
This documentary explores the global hip-hop craze. See the influence of this art form in Japan, Germany, Amsterdam, London, France and Cuba.