Did you hear the good news? That’s right, the Complex TV era is here via Fuse Media, bringing you the best of Sneaker Shopping, GOAT Talk, and other Complex properties with series and documentaries that further explore the convergence culture at the heart of Complex. It’s the Complex experience, told through our original programming and a curated collection of content.
Part of that experience is a rotating selection of movies that capture the Complex voice. For June, there is a wide array of movies and documentaries to dive into, including rappers like Beanie Sigel and Quavo leaving the booth to entertain in front of the camera. These films and the rest of June’s content are all available to stream for free on Complex.TV and on your smart TV on Samsung TV+, The Roku Channel, Vizio Watch Free, Prime Video Channels, and more. As we head into the month of June, here’s a look at the best movies to watch on Complex TV in June.
Colors (1989)
Director: Dennis Hopper
Starring: Sean Penn, Robert Duvall, María Conchita Alonso
Air Date(s): 6/1, 6/3, 6/4, 6/6, 6/9, 6/10, 6/13, 6/28
The film that reinvigorated Dennis Hopper’s career in the director’s chair, Colors tooks viewers inside the gang violence hitting the streets of Los Angeles between the Crips, Bloods, and other factions. It did a great job of highlighting the issues on both sides of the badge, with Sean Penn and Robert Duvall getting the bulk of the screen time, emphasizing their relationship amid the chaos. It also birthed one of Ice-T’s greatest songs ever.
Hendrix (2000)
Director: Leon Ichaso
Starring: Wood Harris, Billy Zane, Dorian Harewood, Christian Potenza, Vivica A. Fox
Air Date(s): 6/1, 6/5, 6/10, 6/15, 6/19
Have you already seen Michael and are itching for another music biopic based on an iconic Black artist? The 2000 TV movie Hendrix may be up your alley, although be warned: due to copyright issues, you won’t hear many of Hendrix’s greatest hits in this biopic. It stars Wood Harris, star of The Wire and Paid in Full, with Billy Zane and Vivica A. Fox amongst the cast.
State Property (2002)
Director: Abdul Malik Abbott
Starring: Beanie Sigel, Jay-Z, Damon Dash, Memphis Bleek, Omillio Sparks
Air Date(s): 6/3, 6/4, 6/7, 6/11, 6/12, 6/14, 6/15, 6/16, 6/20, 6/21, 6/27
Loosely based on the Junior Black Mafia’s notorious tales from the late 80s and early 90s drug trade in Philadelphia, Roc-A-Fella is heavy in State Property. The film stars and is narrated by Beanie Sigel in the most Beanie Sigel performance ever captured on film. It’s drenched in Beanie’s voice and lingo, adding a more unique appeal to this tale of street soldiers trying to provide for their families. An undeniable hood classic, if you haven’t seen this one, you’re in for a Tahitian Treat.
The Waterboyz (2024)
Director: Coke Daniels
Starring: Rockmond Dunbar, La La Anthony, Omar J. Dorsey, Natacha Ellie, Quavo
Air Date(s): 6/3, 6/4, 6/7, 6/11, 6/23
The Waterboyz is not only produced by Quavo, but he even stars in this ATL-set feature. Instead of it being based on street tales, The Waterboyz looks at the bottled water hustle that goes on in cities like Atlanta that may mirror how the drug trade runs, especially in terms of protecting territories. And just like the drug trade, violence even plagues the waterboyz hustling on the corner. A powerful tale depicting a modern phenomenon.
Empire State (2013)
Director: Dito Montiel
Starring: Liam Hemsworth, Emma Roberts, Dwayne Johnson
Air Date(s): 6/4, 6/7, 6/8, 6/19, 6/20, 6/24
Ever wonder what it’s like when Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is in a film but isn’t in the lead role? Empire State is what you get, with Liam Hemsworth leading a cast in film that is loosely based on the Lufthansa heist. Even if the film isn’t your cup of tea, it’s a good one to document the rise of megastar Johnson in Hollywood.
Dear White People (2014)
Director: Justin Simien
Starring: Tyler James Williams, Tessa Thompson, Kyle Gallner, Teyonah Parris, Brandon P. Bell, Malcolm Barrett, Dennis Haysbert
Air Date(s): 6/5, 6/6, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/12, 6/29
Justin Simien’s Dear White People does a phenomenal job of exploring America’s race issue through different members of a Black house at a predominantly white university. Boasting a strong cast that features everyone from Tyler James Williams to Teyonah Parris, it was Tessa Thompson who felt like the true standout in this piece, wearing Sam’s conflicts on her sleeve throughout the film.
Goldie (2019)
Director: Sam de Jong
Starring: Slick Woods, George Sample III, Danny Hoch
Air Date(s): 6/14, 6/19, 6/24
In Goldie, we follow the titular character, one with music video dreams bigger than the talent she actually possesses. When real life hits her door and she has to provide for her siblings, the young Goldie puts all of her eggs into one basket, hoping to make her dreams come true while making a way for her family. Watch for the dynamic indie flair, stay for the ASAP Ferg appearance.
