“This Christmas” – $49,778,552
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Released in 2007, “This Christmas” centers on the Whitfield family as they reunite at their childhood home for the holidays. The film explores the complexities of family relationships, with the return of an estranged brother and the surfacing of long-held secrets adding to the drama. The film stars Regina King, Idris Elba, and Loretta Devine. box Office Mojo reports the film grossed $49,778,552.
“Malcolm X” – $48,169,910
Spike Lee’s 1992 epic,”Malcolm X,” chronicles the life of the influential African American activist. The film, starring Denzel Washington in a critically acclaimed performance, details Malcolm X’s journey from a troubled youth to his role as a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and his eventual shift towards Sunni Islam.Box Office Mojo indicates the film earned $48,169,910.
“Crooklyn” – $13,642,925
Released in 1994, Spike Lee’s “Crooklyn” is a coming-of-age story set in Brooklyn during the 1970s. The film follows a young girl as she navigates family life, friendships, and the challenges of growing up in a vibrant and sometimes difficult neighborhood. The cast includes Zelda Rubinstein,Alfre Woodard,and Delroy Lindo. According to Box Office Mojo, “Crooklyn” grossed $13,642,925.
“Clockers” – $13,071,518
Spike Lee’s 1995 crime drama, “Clockers,” explores the world of drug dealing in Brooklyn’s housing projects. The film, starring Forest Whitaker and Harvey Keitel, focuses on a young “clocker” (drug dealer) caught between his boss and the police. Box Office Mojo reports the film’s total gross as $13,071,518.
“Heist” – $3,777,046
Released in 2001, “Heist” is a crime thriller directed by Forest Whitaker. The film stars Gene Hackman and Danny DeVito as a seasoned jewel thief and his partner, whose dynamic is intricate by the introduction of a nephew into their operation. Box Office Mojo shows the film earned $3,777,046.
“Wondrous Oblivion” – $1,374,302
“Wondrous Oblivion,” released in 2003, is a comedy-drama about a young boy’s obsession with cricket and the arrival of a Jamaican family next door. The film explores themes of friendship, cultural differences, and the pursuit of dreams. According to Box Office Mojo, the film grossed $1,374,302.