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"Dark Money," a political thriller, examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. The film takes viewers to Montana—a frontline in the fight to preserve fair elections nationwide—to follow an intrepid local journalist working to expose the real-life impacts of the US Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision. Through this gripping story, "Dark Money" uncovers the shocking and vital truth of how American elections are bought and sold. This Sundance award-winning documentary is directed/produced by Kimberly Reed and produced by Katy Chevigny. Reed and John Adams, founder of The Montana Free Press, sat down with BUILD to discuss the documentary.

Comanche, played by former NFL running back Thomas Q. Jones, is back in the second season of Marvel's "Luke Cage." In the first season, Comanche could be seen in flashbacks to Cage's time at Seagate Prison. Along with Shades Alvarez, they served as enforcers of corrupt guard Albert Rackham. Jones visits BUILD to talk about the popular Netflix series.

Directed by Matthew Ross, "Siberia" follows American diamond merchant Lucas as he goes to Russia for a deal, but things take a turn for the worse when the deal falls apart and his partner goes missing. Lucas soon becomes entangled in a relationship in Siberia with a Russian cafe owner, Katya (Ana Ularu). The love affair escalates along with the diamond trade world, and Lucas struggles to escape. Ross, Ularu and Pasha D. Lychnikoff joined BUILD to talk about the film.

In America, a black man is three times more likely to be killed in encounters with police than a white guy. This isn’t a new phenomenon. White people have been giving “advice” to black folks for as long as anyone can remember, telling them how to pick cotton, where to sit on a bus, what neighborhood to live in, when they can vote, and how to wear our pants. Despite centuries of whites’ advice, it seems black people still aren’t listening, and the results are tragic. Now, at last, activist, comedian, and New York Times bestselling author D. L. Hughley offers "How Not to Get Shot," an illustrated how-to guide for black people, full of insight from white people, translated by one of the funniest black dudes on the planet. In these pages readers learn how to act, dress, speak, walk and drive in the safest manner possible. Readers will also finally understand the white mind. It is a book that can save lives. Or at least laugh through the pain.

Global icon Dwayne Johnson leads the cast of Legendary’s "Skyscraper" as former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Sawyer, who now assesses security for skyscrapers. On assignment in China he finds the tallest, safest building in the world suddenly ablaze, and he’s been framed for it. A wanted man on the run, Will must find those responsible, clear his name and somehow rescue his family who is trapped inside the building...above the fire line. Written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, the 3D action-thriller is a must see. Thurber, McKenna Roberts and Noah Cottrell joined BUILD to talk about the new action thriller.

Global icon Dwayne Johnson leads the cast of Legendary's "Skyscraper" as former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Ford, who now assesses security for skyscrapers. On assignment in China, he finds the tallest, safest building in the world suddenly ablaze, and he's been framed for it. A wanted man on the run, Will must find those responsible, clear his name and somehow rescue his family who is trapped inside the building...above the fire line. Actor Chin Han visited BUILD to discuss the new film.

In her first few years in the music industry, Jess Glynne has carved out a unique slot all of her own. Where others were contemplating the aftermath of heartache, she was always about standing on your own two feet. At the start of 2018, she took a listen back to her just completed second album. From the beautiful, pared back, gospel-inflected uplift of Glynne's new single, "I’ll Be There," it is clear that she is ready to build on the momentous footwork put in on her first foray into fame.

"Black Ink Crew Chicago" chronicles the daily operations of the tattoo shop 9MAG and the passionate and ambitious group of tattoo artists and friends that work there as they band together to create new identities for themselves, their families and their business. Charmaine has always been one of the most vocal employees of 9 Mag which occasionally puts her at odds with others. However, this vocal nature has since become one of her greatest strengths as she has solidified herself as one of the hottest On-Air Personalities at WGCI radio station. Charmaine came to BUILD to talk about the hit VH1 series and more.

Digital entertainment program BUILD Series takes its popular and extensive live interview show to the next level, adding a new, daily morning talk show “BUILD Brunch," as BUILD Series continues its commitment to bring its fans closer to culture. Airing weekdays at 11am live on BUILDseries.com/Brunch, it will feature a roundtable of diverse, young and influential personalities speaking to breaking news, hot topics and the latest in entertainment. Actress Chelsea Frei joined the table to talk about her new YouTube series, "Sideswiped."

In "Somebody Feed Phil," the original documentary series from the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, Phil Rosenthal takes viewers on a goodwill eating tour of the world. Along for the ride are Phil's friends, family and his trademark sense of humor. New Episodes of the docu-series come back to Netflix this July and follow Phil as he travels to Venice, Dublin, Buenos Aires, Copenhagen, Capetown and New York.