Must-See Movies at the 2014 Urbanworld Film Festival

Don't miss out on these standout flicks.

Beyond the Lights - Billed as the hottest ticket in Black independent cinema, the Urbanworld Film Festival is coming to New York City on September 17. With an impressive lineup of outstanding films, here is our rundown of must-see movies.Opening the festival is the gripping drama Beyond the Lights, starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker and Danny Glover. Tackling the often neglected theme of depression, the film chronicles a young musician's struggles with the pressure of her newfound success. —by Moriba Cummings(Photo: Suzanne Tenner/Blackbird Productions, LLC)
Addicted - Adapted from the best-selling novel by Zane, this film, starring Tyson Beckford, Boris Kodjoe and Sharon Leal, is sure to be a crowd favorite. Dealing with the themes of desire and the dangers of irresponsibility, Addicted is the perfect example of "everything that glitters isn't gold."(Photo: Lionsgate)
Purple Rain - The Purple One is bringing some diversity to the lineup. Taking a different production approach, this screening will take the form of a sing-along commemorating the 30th anniversary of Prince's Purple Rain.(Photo: Warner Bros.)Avenues - Based on a true story, this film tackles one man's personal exploration of fatherhood while simultaneously dealing with life as an ex-convict. After serving a decade-long sentence, Saul Sanchez, played by Hector Atreyu Ruiz, tries to reunite with his young daughter even though she's moved on with her life.(Photo: Bad Man's Son)

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Beyond the Lights - Billed as the hottest ticket in Black independent cinema, the Urbanworld Film Festival is coming to New York City on September 17. With an impressive lineup of outstanding films, here is our rundown of must-see movies.Opening the festival is the gripping drama Beyond the Lights, starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker and Danny Glover. Tackling the often neglected theme of depression, the film chronicles a young musician's struggles with the pressure of her newfound success. —by Moriba Cummings(Photo: Suzanne Tenner/Blackbird Productions, LLC)

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