Weekend Movie Marathon: Oprah Defines Her Womanhood in The Color Purple

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Weekend Movie Marathon: Oprah Defines Her Womanhood in The Color Purple - As we gear up to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., BET Star Cinema has a mix of both funny and serious films that show the complexity of the Black experience. Take a look at this weekend's lineup. (Photo: Warner Bros.)

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Weekend Movie Marathon: Oprah Defines Her Womanhood in The Color Purple - As we gear up to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., BET Star Cinema has a mix of both funny and serious films that show the complexity of the Black experience. Take a look at this weekend's lineup. (Photo: Warner Bros.)

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Saturday at 4:30P/3:30C - It's the holidays and Martin's home. (Photo: Universal Pictures)

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Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Saturday at 4P/3C - Martin Lawrence is back home! See the actor/comedian's other funny antics in films now! (Photo: Universal Pictures)

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The Cookout, Sunday at 10P/9C - It's a family affair. Flip through other Black family films. (Photo: Lionsgate Pictures)

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The Cookout, Saturday at 6:30P/5:30C - There's never a dull moment with family. Take a peek at other Black family films. (Photo: Lionsgate Pictures)

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Madea's Big Happy Family, Monday at 11A/10C - Tyler Perry's got a family to keep together. Take a peek at other Black family films now. (Photo: Lionsgate)

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Madea's Big Happy Family, Saturday at 9P/8C - Madea pays her family a visit. Encore on Sunday at 5P/4C. Take a look at other Black family flicks. (Photo: Lionsgate Pictures) 

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The Color Purple, Sunday at 10:30A/9:30C - Oprah shows everyone who's the boss. (Photo: Warner Bros.)

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The Color Purple, Sunday at 12P/11C - Whoopi Goldberg discovers herself. Take a look at other great Black actresses. (Photo: Warner Bros.) 

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The Book of Negroes Premieres, February 16 at 9P/8C - Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Aunjanue Ellis star in this moving film about freedom, love and triumph. Peek inside The Book of Negroes now!(Photo: Joe Alblas/Conquering Lion Pictures/Out of Africa Pictures/ Entertainment One)

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The Book of Negroes Premieres, February 16 at 9P/8C - Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Aunjanue Ellis star in this moving film about freedom, love and triumph. Peek inside The Book of Negroes now!(Photo: Joe Alblas/Conquering Lion Pictures/Out of Africa Pictures/ Entertainment One)