Hans reports from the Urbanworld Film Festival in New York City.  We discuss the awful stand up comedy of Nick Cannon.  Menelek is a bit under the weather after a trip to Vegas.  Excuse his voice.  We also discuss the latest news in the NFL's scandal.  Email us at backofthetheater@gmail.com

The suspension of Ray Rice looks pretty weak in the wake of new evidence.  Will Roger Goodell surive?  We also talk about Bruce Levenson, the owner of the Atlanta Hawks and his racially charged emails.  And Karaoke.  Email us backofthetheater@gmail.com

Darius Clark Monroe joins the show to discuss his film Evolution of a Criminal.  He talks about the making of the film and getting his life on track after prision.  Learn more about the film on www.facebook.com/evolutionofacriminal  Great conversation.