When an alien invasion turns their South London apartment complex into a battleground, it’s up to a resourceful group of teens—armed only with fireworks, motorbikes, and a samurai sword—to defend their home. Packed with laughs, scares, and rip-roaring action, this modern horror classic launched the career of John Boyega (Star Wars, They Cloned Tyrone).

Don’t forget to stick around after the movie for a talkback with Vincent Williams, Len Webb of The Micheaux Mission, and Stephanye Watts of the Be Reel Black Cinema Club!

This program is presented with the generous support of the League of Historic American Theaters.

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ATTACK THE BLOCK

(R) UK/France – 1 hr 28 min  
2011 · d. Joe Cornish
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Starring John Boyega, Leeon Jones, Jodie Whittaker

THE FIVE HEARTBEATS

(R) USA – 2 hr 1 min  
1991 · d. Robert Townsend
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Starring Robert Townsend, Leon Robinson, Michael Wright, Tico Wells, Harry J. Lennix, Diahann Carroll

After forming in the early ’60s, R&B quintet The Five Heartbeats worked their way to the top of the charts, only to find their success threatened by in-fighting, racism, addiction, and music industry skullduggery. Drawing inspiration from the experiences of The Temptations, The Dells, Sam Cooke, and more, this classic musical drama from Robert Townsend and Keenan Ivory Wayans is packed with outstanding performances and an absolutely legendary soundtrack.

Don’t forget to stick around after the movie for a talkback with Vincent Williams and Len Webb of The Micheaux Mission and Stephanye Watts of the Be Reel Black Cinema Club—and to vote on the next film in the series!

This program is presented with the generous support of the League of Historic American Theaters.