Almost 15 years after its appearance on DVD, Cornbread, Earl and Me (1975, PG, 95 mins.) finally makes it onto Blu-ray.
The movie is as topical today as it was in the 1970s when it premiered. A revered basketball star with a bright future is killed when he's mistaken for a criminal by a white policeman, leaving questions in the wake of the death -- and a cover-up.
The film is remarkable for other reasons: It was one of the first starring roles for then-13-year-old Laurence Fishburne (Blackish). The movie also stars NBA Hall of Famer Jamaal Wilkes in the title role; Rosalind Cash; Bernie Casey; Antonio Fargas; Moses Gunn; and Madge Sinclair.
Also out this week: The Brothers Grimsby; The Forest; How to Get Away With Murder: The Complete Second Season; Knight of Cups; Midnight Special; My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2; Tom & Jerry: Back to Oz.
