Weekend Movie Marathon: Ava DuVernay Confronts Love's Complexities, Black Experience in Middle of Nowhere

The Golden Globe-nominated director's film hits BET.

Lottery Ticket - Watch as Bow Wow and Brandon T. Jackson search for their cash. Sunday at 2:30P/1:30C.(Photo: Alcon Entertainment)

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Lottery Ticket, Saturday at 9:30A/8:30C - Shad Moss is serious about his cash. Encore on Saturday at 8P/7C. (Photo: Alcon Entertainment)

Meet the Browns, Friday at 7:30P/6:30C - Angela Bassett's getting acquainted with her new family. This will be interesting!Take a look at a few other crazy characters in families with these films. (Photo: Tyler Perry Company)

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Meet the Browns, Saturday at 10:30P/9:30C - Angela Bassett gets acquainted with her new family. Encore on Sunday at 7P/6C. Take a look at other family films now!(Photo: Tyler Perry Company)

The Bodyguard, Saturday at 5P/4C - The late Whitney Houston gets saved by Kevin Costner. Encore on Sunday at 11:30A/10:30C. View other R&B divas who made it big on the big screen. (Photo: Warner Bros.)

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The Bodyguard, Sunday at 11A/10C - Whitney Houston finds protection. (Photo: Warner Bros.)

The Color Purple, Sunday at 10:30A/9:30C - Oprah shows everyone who's the boss. (Photo: Warner Bros.)

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The Color Purple, Sunday at 3P/2C - Whoopi Goldberg takes back her power. Take a look at other films about civil rights. (Photo: Warner Bros.)

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Middle of Nowhere, Sunday at 9:30P/8:30C - Emayatzy Corinealdi and Omari Hardwick battle with love in Ava Duvernay's moving film. (Photo: Kadoo Films)

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Middle of Nowhere, Sunday at 9:30P/8:30C - Emayatzy Corinealdi and Omari Hardwick battle with love in Ava Duvernay's moving film. (Photo: Kadoo Films)

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