Starz Encore Black

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Starz Encore Black is a cable and satellite channel in the United States that focuses on films aimed at African American audiences. Its programming library leans heavily on action, drama, and comedy titles from the 1990s onward, including Blaxploitation classics and contemporary urban cinema. The channel does not produce original series or live events; instead, it curates a rotating selection of theatrical movies, often running them uncut and commercial-free. Music-related content, such as concert films or hip-hop documentaries, occasionally appears in the schedule.

Viewers can access the channel through traditional cable subscriptions or via the Starz streaming app, which includes the linear feed alongside on-demand titles. TV guide listings for Starz Encore Black typically show movies grouped by theme or actor, with new titles added monthly. The channel’s signal is available in standard definition on most providers, with some offering an HD simulcast.

Schedule
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Why Do Fools Fall in Love
00:03 - 02:00
Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Movie, Biography
In 1956, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers landed a doo-wop hit with Why Do Fools Fall in Love? Fame turned to tragedy as lead singer Lymon (Larenz Tate) descended into substance abuse that eventually claimed his life at age 25. But Lymon didn't just leave his fans bereft -- he...
The Wood
02:00 - 03:48
The Wood
Movie, Drama
Three old friends -- Mike (Omar Epps), Roland (Taye Diggs) and Slim (Richard T. Jones) -- recount memories of their shared childhood in Inglewood, Calif., as they prepare for Roland's wedding to his fiancée, Lisa (LisaRaye). When the groom goes missing without a word, Mike and...
Boomerang
03:48 - 05:46
Boomerang
Movie, Romantic comedy
A cocky ad executive, Marcus (Eddie Murphy) has a reputation as a ladies' man. However, Marcus gets a taste of his own medicine when a merger finds him working under the beautiful Jacqueline (Robin Givens), who has a similarly cavalier attitude about romance. Marcus and...
Baby Mama's Club
05:46 - 07:28
Baby Mama's Club
Movie, Comedy drama, Romance
Randall becomes a father at the same time that his buddy James has his 17th child. The men begin an eccentric style of counseling to help them in their relationships.
Dead Man Running
07:28 - 09:00
Dead Man Running
Movie, Action, Crime drama, Thriller
Nick borrows money from a loan shark. When he's four weeks behind on the repayments, he gets 24 hours to come up with 100,000 pounds as his mom is held hostage.
Both Eyes Open
09:00 - 10:41
Both Eyes Open
Movie, Thriller
Ally escapes an abusive relationship but hallucinates about her abuser. She receives cryptic messages suggesting he's nearby. As messages intensify and reality unravels, Ally faces an unexpected truth.
Trois 3: The Escort
10:41 - 12:17
Trois 3: The Escort
Movie, Drama, Thriller
A high-priced escort upsets a powerful businesswoman when he falls for a call-girl who works for the same madam.
Boricua's Bond
12:17 - 13:53
Boricua's Bond
Movie, Drama
Police round up residents of a South Bronx neighborhood and charge them with a crime they did not commit.
Mr. 3000
13:53 - 15:37
Mr. 3000
Movie, Comedy
Milwaukee Brewers player Stan Ross (Bernie Mac) angers his teammates by retiring during a 1995 playoff game after making the 3,000th base hit required to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. Nine years later, a clerical error is discovered, invalidating three of the hits and keeping...
Both Eyes Open
15:37 - 17:18
Both Eyes Open
Movie, Thriller
Ally escapes an abusive relationship but hallucinates about her abuser. She receives cryptic messages suggesting he's nearby. As messages intensify and reality unravels, Ally faces an unexpected truth.
The Hate U Give
17:18 - 19:32
The Hate U Give
Movie, Crime drama
Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds -- the poor, mostly black neighborhood where she lives and the wealthy, mostly white prep school that she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is soon shattered when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her...
Boricua's Bond
19:32 - 21:08
Boricua's Bond
Movie, Drama
Police round up residents of a South Bronx neighborhood and charge them with a crime they did not commit.
The Strangers: Chapter 3
21:08 - 22:40
The Strangers: Chapter 3
Movie, Horror, Thriller
Maya squares off against the masked killers one last time in a brutal, full-circle reckoning of survival and revenge.
Trois 3: The Escort
22:40 - 00:16
Trois 3: The Escort
Movie, Drama, Thriller
A high-priced escort upsets a powerful businesswoman when he falls for a call-girl who works for the same madam.
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