Michael Boatman
8 titles
Filmography
8 results

The Glass Shield
(1994)The first black recruit in his squad, rookie cop JJ Johnson (Michael Boatman, The Good Wife) struggles to adapt to life on the force when confronted by the inherent prejudices and corruption of his precinct. Immediately positioned as an outsider, along with fellow novice cop Deborah (Lori Petty, Tank Girl, Orange is the New Black), JJ witnesses at first hand the brutality and implicit racism of his white colleagues. When an unlawful search results in the arrest of Teddy Woods (Ice Cube, Boyz N the Hood) on dubious murder charges, JJ risks his job and his life to reveal the truth. Directed by Charles Burnett (Killer of Sheep), this thrilling drama shines a light on the deep-rooted racial tensions of the American justice system and the toll of opposing institutionalised bigotry.

Arli$$
Robert Wuhl stars as eternally optimistic and endlessly resourceful L.A. sports agent Arliss Michaels in this cult classic HBO series.

Hamburger Hill
(1987)The true story of the courageous but much-maligned American soldiers of Company B as they fought to capture Hill 937 in the A Shau Valley during the Vietnam War.

Woman Thou Art Loosed
(2004)A life of dysfunction and abuse entagles a woman in the world of drugs, prostitution and imprisonment, but her healing begins behind bars.

In the Line of Duty: Street War
(1992)After his partner is shot dead in a Brooklyn stairwell, a cop sets out to investigate and bring to justice the killer who took his friend.

My Father's Will
(2009)A wealthy businessman travels to New York, where he meets a down-to-earth real estate agent, and discovers true love is something money can't buy.

Once Upon A Mattress
(2005)Handsome hero Prince Dauntless is desperate to find a wife, but just when he thinks he's found "the one," his mother cooks up a test that is sure to get rid of her…or so she thinks.

The Shade
(2024)Following his dad’s suicide, a twenty-year-old filled with anxiety and survivor’s guilt must stop the ancient darkness destroying his older brother.