Movies by Janet MacLachlan

Trouble Comes to Town

Trouble Comes to Town

A Southern sheriff brings into his home a black juvenile delinquent, who is the son of the man who saved his life during the Korean War.

Maurie

Maurie

When an African-American basketball star suffers sudden paralysis, his white friend and teammate assists in his rehabilitation.

Uptight

Uptight

Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.

She's in the Army Now

She's in the Army Now

Akin to Private Benjamin, this comedy deals with the tough life of female army recruits going through basic training. Through their training they come to realize that there is more to being tough than having muscles.

In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl?

In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl?

All eyes are on Sparta after an internationally renowned actress arrives unexpectedly in the rural Mississippi town—and with a killer secret.

The Man

The Man

When the President and Speaker of the House are killed in a building collapse, and the Vice-President declines the office due to age and ill-health, Senate President pro tempore Douglas Dilman (James Earl Jones) suddenly becomes the first black man to occupy the Oval Office. The events from that day to the next election when he must decide if he will actually run challenge his skills as a politician and leader.

Sound of Sunshine - Sound of Rain

Sound of Sunshine - Sound of Rain

Oscar nominated animated short film from 1983. A blind boy visualizes what he hears and experiences on a regular basis.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

1978 movie starring Morgan Freeman. This movie is the shortened version that was released from the original 3 part mini series back in 1978.