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The inhabitants of a deteriorating section of 1968 Junction City, Kansas known as "Jump City" bemoan... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Refreshing, funny, and poetic moreCast
(Credited cast) | Don Washington | ... | Bebo |
| Kevin Willmott | ... | Huddie |
| Nadine Griffith | ... | Carrie Mae |
| Byron Myrick | ... | Love |
 | Isaac Hayes | ... | Tippytoe |
| Queen Bey | ... | Mama Butler |
| Kaycee Moore | ... | Pop-Bottle Ruby |
 | Martin Sheen | ... | Father Frank |
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| Reggie Banks | ... | Bar Customer-Opening Scene |
| Brian Paulette | ... | Mechanic |
| Robert Sokol | ... | Voiceover Artist (voice) |
| Debra Washington | ... | Biscuit |
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The film portrays a city block and its inhabitants on many levels and at many times: World War II, Vietnam, and perhaps even the hopelessness of today. I felt I might be watching a documentary of the decline of Ninth Street, Jefferson City, Kansas, south of Ft Riley as it loses its economic base (fun-seeking soldiers) and its soul (home towners).
There is a feeling of impending disaster - occasionally relieved by humor - as one conflict after another simmers, but unlike "Do The Right Thing" the neighborhood lurches from one tragedy to another until there's no one left.
I was disappointed that this moving story of self-destructive violence and exploitation was set in a black "community" but of course that's part of the story.
A definite antidote to the formulaic, garishly colored, over-technical product of today's Hollywood. Will clean your palette.