The Wedding
1997
Halle Berry stars as young, beautiful and privileged Shelby who's engaged to a white jazz musician called Meade. His parents won't attend because Shelby is black. Her parents don't have a problem with it, but when a handsome black man called Lute arrives on the scene Shelby begins to get cold feet about marrying Meade, .. Read more
| Starring | Halle Berry, Lynn Whitfield, Shirley Knight |
|---|---|
| Director | Charles Burnett |
| Genres | Drama |
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The Wedding
Halle Berry stars as young, beautiful and privileged Shelby who's engaged to a white jazz musician called Meade. His parents won't attend because Shelby is black. Her parents don't have a problem with it, but when a handsome black man called Lute arrives on the scene Shelby begins to get cold feet about marrying Meade, especially when Lute begins to pursue her at any cost. An epic TV mini-series all on one DVD.
| Starring | Halle Berry, Lynn Whitfield, Shirley Knight |
|---|---|
| Director | Charles Burnett |
| Studio | ODYSSEY VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 43 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 24 Feb 2003 Production year: 1997 |
| Format | DVD |
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Carson McCullers's novel is vividly brought to life by Oscar-winner Anna Paquin (The Piano). In Georgia during the summer of 1944, a feisty, 12-year-old tomboy comes of age with the guidance of family housekeeper Alfre Woodard, who offers wisdom and solace. As her family prepare for the girl's beloved older brother's wedding, she must cope with her feelings of abandonment and jealousy. David Rintels's script and Fielder Cook's direction are more straightforward and perfunctory than the 1952 film version, but this timeless material retains enough magic to charm all ages.
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
A film for a Sunday Afternoon
Excellent girlie film. Thoroughly enjoyed watching it.
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Was a positive film about 'LOVE'
was not a predictable film so leaves you thirsting for me -
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The Wedding
Halle Berry stars as young, beautiful and privileged Shelby who's engaged to a white jazz musician called Meade. His parents won't attend because Shelby is black. Her parents don't have a problem with it, but when a handsome black man called Lute arrives on the scene Shelby begins to get cold feet ...
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