The Visit (I) (2000)

A young man dying in prison brings his family together for a fateful visit, and proceeds to put his life back together.

Director:

Jordan Walker-Pearlman

Writers:

Kosmond Russell (play), Jordan Walker-Pearlman (screenplay)

Stars:

Obba Babatundé, Charmin Lee White, Terrell Mitchell

7 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Obba Babatundé	...	Tony
Charmin Lee White	...	Mrs. Tony Waters
Terrell Mitchell	...	Tony's Son
Enoh Essien	...	Tony's Daughter
Christopher Babers	...	Young Tony (as Chris Babers)
Jascha Washington	...	Young Alex
Drew Renkewitz	...	Prison Guard (as Drew Reukewitz)
Tim De Zarn	...	Guard Enheim (as Tim DeZarn)
Hill Harper	...	Alex
Jennifer Freeman	...	Young Felicia (as Jennifer Nicole Freeman)
Hugh Dane	...	Mr. McDonald
Phylicia Rashad	...	Dr. Coles
Marla Gibbs	...	Lois Waters
Billy Dee Williams	...	Henry
Jordan Lund	...	Photographer

Storyline

Based on a play inspired by a true story, The Visit explores one man's search for understanding and redemption. With the help of a psychiatrist, convicted rapist Alex Waters (Hill Harper) charts a new course that changes forever the fate of those who love him and their memories of him.

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Plot Keywords:

independent film | based on play

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Taglines:

Both father and son are in prison. But only one is behind bars.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some drug content

Details

Official Sites:

Urbanworld Films

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 April 2001 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$6,000 (USA) (15 December 2000)

Gross:

$186,444 (USA) (18 May 2001)

Company Credits

Production Co:

DaWa Movies

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Deliver Me"
Written by Jon Marsh & Helena Marsh
Published by EMI Virgin Music, Inc.
Performed by Karrin Allyson
Produced by Junod Etienne
Courtesy of Concord Records, Inc.

User Reviews

A different kind of prison flick

"The Visit" tells the story of a young convicted rapist and AIDS victim (Harper) in prison, the visits he receives from family and friends which resurrect old issues, and his final quest for resolution and purpose. On the upside "The Visit" is a solid drama which is short on entertainment and long on meaning, interspersed with surreal dream-like sequences, backed with a plaintive jazz score, cloaked in very unprison-like atmospherics, offers excellent performances, and avoids cliches and stereotypes. However, the film's theatrical presentation and somewhat vague purpose may limit audience appeal to more serious minded film goers and fans of the players. (B)