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

"Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)"
Written by Bart Howard (as Howard Bart)
Published by Hampshire House Publishing Corp.
Performed by Nnenna Freelon
Courtesy of Concord Records, Inc.

User Reviews

Memorable Film

I fell asleep with the t.v. on and woke up to find this film. That was the end of the night. I was riveted to the tube. The performances were flawless and so real that I entered into the film and was right there with all of them. Each character was moving and understandable. You have met all of them in your lifetime. It was so moving. The tears flowed and I was taken on a journey into his life. It didn't matter that we did not see what transpired to bring him into prison. You had to believe in him and believe in his innocence to really feel where he was at. The brother summed up what the journey was all about when he spoke at the funeral. It just verbalized what I saw happening and that the prison of his anger was where the real bars existed and that had to be removed by him and only him to allow freedom. What superb metaphor! And we all can relate. I truly would see the movie again and again and am seeking a copy to keep. It is a masterpiece in a celluloid world where few exist.