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2005

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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 .. Read more

Starring	Marcus Franklin, S. Epatha Merkerson, Mos Def, Liev Schreiber
Director	George C. Wolfe
Genres	Drama

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Lackawanna Blues

Starring	Marcus Franklin, S. Epatha Merkerson, Mos Def, Liev Schreiber, Charlayne Woodard, Josie Perez, Ernie Hudson, Delroy Lindo, Jimmy Smits, Carmen E
Director	George C. Wolfe
Studio	WARNER HOME VIDEO
Run time	DVD: 1 hr 35 mins
Certificate
Genres	Drama
Language	DVD: English
Released	Production year: 2005 To Rent: DVD: 03 Apr 2006

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  S. Epatha Merkerson Shines
  
  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 ... read more »
  
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  Beautifully Written
  
  What a beautifully written story. Some very good acting from an all star cast. This is one for my DVD collection.
  
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  Lackawanna
  
  Lovely movie, heart warming. Nothing over exciting, just a nice story.
  
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  Lackawanna Blues
  
  Surprisingly good, well acted. Great film, it took me back to a time that's now lost forever.
  
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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 ...