Straight Out of Brooklyn (1991)Director:Matty RichWriter:Matty Rich |
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Straight Out of Brooklyn (1991)Director:Matty RichWriter:Matty Rich |
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Ray Brown
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Ann D. Sanders | ... |
Frankie Brown
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| Lawrence Gilliard Jr. | ... |
Dennis Brown
(as Larry Gilliard Jr.)
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Barbara Sanon | ... |
Carolyn Brown
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Reana E. Drummond | ... |
Shirley
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Matty Rich | ... |
Larry
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Mark Malone | ... |
Kevin
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Ali A. Wahhab | ... |
Luther
(as Ali Shahid Abdul Wahhab)
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Joseph A. Thomas | ... |
Saledene
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James McFadden | ... |
James
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Dorise Black | ... |
Ms. Walker
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Robert N. Nash | ... |
Skeet
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Fran Sperling | ... |
Sarah
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Billy R. | ... |
Gas Station Customer
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Joseph Pampillonia | ... |
Gas Station Manager
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This film has many flaws, but many strengths as well. Many luminaries in the film industry have openly criticized this film. I feel much of this is unjustified, because a lot was done on a miniscule budget here. There is also a great performance in George T. Odom's portrayal of the fed up father who has been beaten down by racism. Anyone who has grown up in a low income household can relate to that situation. The ending is sad and real. Also especially noteworthy is Harold Wheeler's excellent and despondent musical score.