It's possible you might be thinking of:
* "The Education of Sonny Carson" (1994): This is a biographical film about Sonny Carson, a controversial figure in the Black Power movement. The movie features actors like Paul Winfield (as Sonny Carson), Alfre Woodard, Michael Beach, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
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