The top twelve names in the black entertainment industry go head-to-head in a no limit, $50,000.00 prize pool, Texas Hold 'Em Poker tournament where proceeds benefit the charity of their choice. Hailing from the movie, TV, music and sports industries, journey with these movers and shakers as they show the audience what it really means to "act-a-fool" but keep a chill poker face in the weekend-long face off.
Running Time: Check out this poker series with eight, one-hour episode on BET
TV Premiere Date: March 18, 2008 (7:30 pm (PT) on DirecTV and 10:30 pm (ET/PT) on Cable)
Starring: Katt Williams (Host), Anthony Anderson, Wood Harris, Miguel Nunez, Nelly, Mekhi Phifer, Melyssa Ford, Kevin Hart, Eddie Griffin, Orlando Jones, Al Shearer, Eva Pigford, Chris Spencer, Faizon Love, Kiya Roberts (Poker Lounge Hostess), Kenny Burns (Interviewer), and David Williams (Poker Star).
Directed by: Michael McQuarn
Executive Producers: Michael McQuarn, Nicki Shapira, Courtney Le, Chris Mills, Harold Hills
Co-Executive Producers: Benny Reuven, Re'Shaun Frear
Line Producer: Tara Razzavi / Associate Producer: Linda Jones, Trisha Lum
Black Poker Stars Invitational!
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