Based on the award winning play by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, this poignant and colorful drama tells the inspirational story of a courageous woman, Nanny, whose spirit and strength served as the foundation for a struggling community trying to survive during the segregation era. Starring an exceptional ensemble cast led by Jimmy .. Read more
| Starring | Marcus Franklin, S. Epatha Merkerson, Mos Def, Liev Schreiber |
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| Director | George C. Wolfe |
| Genres | Drama |
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Based on the award winning play by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, this poignant and colorful drama tells the inspirational story of a courageous woman, Nanny, whose spirit and strength served as the foundation for a struggling community trying to survive during the segregation era. Starring an exceptional ensemble cast led by Jimmy Smits, Rosie Perez, and Macy Gray, this inspiring drama from HBO Films is a celebration of the good things in life, no matter how tough times may be.
| Starring | Marcus Franklin, S. Epatha Merkerson, Mos Def, Liev Schreiber, Charlayne Woodard, Ernie Hudson, Jimmy Smits, Delroy Lindo, Carmen Ejogo, Terrence Howard, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Josie Perez, Macy Gray |
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| Director | George C. Wolfe |
| Studio | WARNER HOME VIDEO |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 03 Apr 2006 Production year: 2005 |
| Format | DVD |
This is the simple story of a boy and his Nanna set in 60s blues-laden Lackawanna New York. All performances are excellent and the story is touching but, at times, too sentimental (but, hey, I like that...). Worth the price of rental to see S. Epatha Merkerson break out of her 'Law and Order' restraints and prove that she is a versatile actor.
An excellent film. A great story with good emsemble acting. It made me laugh, cry and dance! A thoroughly good watch.
Richard Gere and Diane Lane – together at last for the third time! And they still have next to no chemistry. They first crossed body fluids in Francis Coppola’s underrated The Cotton Club nearly a quarter of a century ago. He was 34. She was 18. Neither of them had enough pull to make the movie a hit. Cut to 2002. Adrian Lyne casts them as a married couple and this time moviegoers are all for it. But it was Lane’s dalliance with Olivier Martinez that sold Unfaithful, while... Read more