Sidney Poitier & Bill Cosby’s Final On-Screen Pairing | Movie Mondays | A Piece of the Action

🎥 Movie Mondays Presents: A Piece of the Action (1977) Join us for A Piece of the Action, the third and final film pairing the iconic Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby on screen. Directed by Sidney Poitier, this classic comedy-drama is a testament to his talent both in front of and behind the camera. While this marked the end of their acting collaborations, Poitier would later direct Cosby in the feature film Ghost Dad. In this uplifting and heartfelt story, Poitier and Cosby play two wealthy thieves blackmailed by a retired cop into mentoring troubled teens at a youth center. Their hilarious antics and eventual transformation highlight the power of mentorship, respect, and second chances. This film also features the late James Earl Jones and a stellar supporting cast, including Denise Nicholas, Tracy Reed, Ja’Net DuBois, and Sheryl Lee Ralph, making it a must-watch for fans of classic Black cinema. 📽️ A Piece of the Action is a powerful story about giving back to the community, brilliantly brought to life by Sidney Poitier’s direction and an unforgettable cast. 👀 Subscribe now at    / blacktreetv   for more timeless classics and exclusive content celebrating Black excellence in film! Chapters: 0:00 - 🎵 Opening Credits 3:30 - 🎤 Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby Introduced 7:35 - 💼 Setting the Scene: Youth Center Challenges 9:52 - 🚔 Cop’s Plan Unfolds: Blackmail for Mentorship 24:16 - 🍽 Mysterious Invitation: Meeting Leela French 32:39 - 🏫 First Day at the Youth Center 38:23 - 💬 Challenges with the Teens Begin 44:46 - 🎭 Poitier’s Speech on Respect and Dignity 57:24 - 🌟 Motivating the Youth: Overcoming Obstacles 1:09:06 - 🎓 Powerful Lessons on Responsibility 1:20:40 - 🕵️ Investigating the Center’s Leaders 1:38:30 - 💡 Breakthrough with the Teens 2:02:59 - ⚖️ Confrontation: Standing Against Corruption 2:10:14 - 🎁 Heartwarming Closing: Timmy’s Art Presentation Blacktree is at all the hottest events on the planet (award shows, movie premieres and press junkets, fashion shows, etc.) and now BLACKTREE ON TV brings stars to YOU on Soul of the South! Watch Full episodes below, and tune in! WEEKDAYS | 5:30 – 6:00pm, 1-1:30am WEEKENDS | 5 – 6:00pm Sat & Sun (CST)