Movies by Mary J. Blige
As part of the cast:
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Rock of Ages (2012)
Cast: Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Russell Brand …
Directed by: Adam Shankman
In the 1980s, Los Angeles' famed Sunset Strip is pulsing to a beat that attracts waitress Sherrie and busboy Drew, who fall in love and chase fame while working at the Bourbon Room, a…
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Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009)
Cast: Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez …
Directed by: Tyler Perry
Jennifer (Hope Olaide Wilson) and her kid brothers realize they've picked the wrong house to rob when they come face-to-face with quick-tempered matriarch Madea (Tyler Perry), who…
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Soundtrack for a Revolution (2009)
Cast: John Legend, Wyclef Jean, The Roots …
Directed by: Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman
Music was a powerful tool in the American civil rights movement, spreading a message that was difficult for many to hear and serving as an energizing force for nonviolent protest. This…
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Shooter Series: Brett Ratner (2009)
Cast: Brett Ratner, Jessica Simpson, Lionel Richie …
Directed by: Brett Ratner
Rounding up some of director Brett Ratner's most innovative short projects, this engaging documentary features many of his films from his days as a student at New York University, his…
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Hip Hop: The Collection: The Classics (2008)
Cast: Grandmaster Flash, DMX, Dr. Dre …
Old-school hip-hop gurus get their day in the sun with this collection of some of the best-loved videos and songs from the genre. See such masters as Ludacris ("Stand Up"), Mary J. Blige…
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Life After Death: The Movie (2007)
Cast: Kimberly "Lil' Kim" Jones, The Notorious B.I.G., Sean "P. Diddy" Combs …
On March 9, 1997, rap superstar Notorious B.I.G. was shot to death following an award show appearance. Ten years later, this unflinching documentary explores the impact the slaying had on…
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Kanye West: Unauthorized (2005)
Cast: Kanye West, Jay-Z, DMX …
From wildly successful Grammy-winning producer to platinum recording artist, rap star Kanye West has put his permanent stamp on the genre. This in-depth look at the Chicago native traces his…
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All We Are Saying (2005)
Cast: Stevie Nicks, Peter Gabriel, David Crosby …
Directed by: Rosanna Arquette
Actress and filmmaker Rosanna Arquette takes a deep look into the art and business of contemporary music in this illuminating documentary featuring conversations with dozens of iconic artists…
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Mary J. Blige: Queen of Hip-Hop Soul: Unauthorized (2004)
Cast: Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige has seen much toil and trouble in her young life. Born in a tough section of the Bronx and exposed to despair and drugs in the projects, Blige now channels her experiences in…
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Mary J. Blige: Live From Los Angeles (2004)
Cast: Mary J. Blige
Soulful songstress Mary J. Blige has enjoyed tremendous success since her debut in the early 1990s and now reigns supreme as one of R&B's biggest female stars. This concert, recorded in…
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Jay-Z: Fade to Black (2004)
Cast: Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Foxy Brown …
Directed by: Patrick Paulson, Michael John Warren
Rapper Jay-Z narrates this film shot during his 2003 concert tour at New York City's Madison Square Garden, following the release of "The Black Album." The artist is captured onstage and…
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Jools Holland: Later ... Hip Hop Soul (2004)
Cast: Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys …
Hip-hop and R&B stars including Mary J. Blige, Macy Gray, Kanye West and others populate these live performance clips from Jools Holland's popular U.K. music show "Later." The track list…
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Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me (2004)
Cast: Melanie Griffith, Rita Moreno, Harvey Fierstein …
This kid-friendly program -- a winner of the 2004 Parent's Choice Gold Award -- introduces your child to a diverse range of stories by Jack Prelutsky, bell hooks, Langston Hughes and…
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Sting: Inside the Songs of "Sacred Love" (2003)
Cast: Sting, Mary J. Blige
Released to tie in with Sting's "Sacred Love" album, this video features a mix of old and new Sting material as well as some classic renditions of songs from his original band, The…
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The Making of What's Going On: An All-Star Tribute (2002)
Cast: Bono, Wyclef Jean, Michael Stipe …
Directed by: John Campbell
In September 2001, an ensemble of superstar artists gathered in New York City to record a new version of Marvin Gaye's classic anthem, "What's Going On," in order to raise awareness…
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DMX: Angel (2002)
Cast: DMX, Mary J. Blige
Directed by: Randy Acker, Ray Copeland
MC and rapper DMX takes center stage in this collection of music videos, behind-the-scenes documentaries, interviews and film shorts (one co-starring Mary J. Blige). Also featured is the…
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Best of the Source Awards: Vol. 2: Hip-Hop History (2002)
Cast: Ludacris, Jay-Z, Benzino …
Enjoy a second volume of highlights from the 2001 Source Awards, an event celebrating the biggest names in the hip-hop community with celebrity appearances and memorable live performances.…
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Prison Song (2001)
Cast: Q-Tip, Mary J. Blige, Snow …
Directed by: Darnell Martin
The American Dream doesn't square with the justice system in this urban drama that chronicles the corrosion of the soul of Elijah Dixon (Q-Tip), an inner-city black male raised in group…
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Wyclef Jean's All-Star Jam at Carnegie Hall (2001)
Cast: Wyclef Jean, Mary J. Blige, Eric Clapton …
Directed by: Bud Schaetzle
Wyclef Jean and a star-studded line-up perform live at Carnegie Hall in this 2001 benefit for inner-city youth music programs. Jean's joined by top talent (Destiny's Child, Stevie…
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MTV 20: Jams (2001)
Cast: Aerosmith, Erykah Badu, Eric B. & Rakim …
MTV celebrates its 20th anniversary with this collection of groundbreaking soul, R&B and hip-hop videos, including "Walk This Way" by Run DMC featuring Aerosmith, "Me, Myself and I" by De La…
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MTV Unplugged: Soul of R&B (2000)
Cast: Boyz II Men, De La Soul, Heavy D …
A diverse line-up of chart-topping urban artists roll out a subtler, stripped-down version of their music in this compilation of performances from "MTV Unplugged," a long-running acoustical…
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Elton John: One Night Only: The Greatest Hits (2000)
Cast: Elton John, Billy Joel, Mary J. Blige …
Legendary singer-songwriter Elton John collaborates with some of the biggest names in music -- including Bryan Adams, Mary J. Blige and Billy Joel -- in this 2000 compilation concert filmed…
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Eric Clapton & Friends in Concert: The Crossroads Benefit (1999)
Cast: Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, Bob Dylan …
Directed by: Joel Gallen
When Eric Clapton staged a concert at Madison Square Garden to benefit his drug and alcohol rehab center in Antigua, British West Indies, a formidable array of musical talent joined him:…