Our Song (2000)

Focusing on the bonding between three female (an African American female, a half African American half Latino American female, and a Latino American female) high school members of Brooklyn's "Jackie Robinson Steppers Marching Band" and the choices the girls face once their school closes down because of the need for asbestos removal. This film is about a host of topics, not least of which is the ... See full summary »

Director:

Jim McKay

Writer:

Jim McKay

Stars:

Melissa Martinez, Anna Simpson, Kerry Washington

1 win & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Melissa Martinez	...	Maria Hernandez
Anna Simpson	...	Joycelyn Clifton
Kerry Washington	...	Lanisha Brown
The Jackie Robinson Steppers Marching Band	...	Themselves
Marlene Forte	...	Pilar Brown
Raymond Anthony Thomas	...	Carl Brown (as Ray Anthony Thomas)
Rosalyn Coleman	...	Dawn Clifton
Carmen López	...	Rita Hernandez (as Carmen Lopez)
Tyrone Brown	...	Mr. Miller
Lorraine Berry	...	Kim
Natasha Frith	...	Keisha
Chuck Cooper	...	Benjamin
Iris Little Thomas	...	Clinic Counselor
Kim Howard	...	Eleanor
Juan Romero Jr.	...	Samson

Storyline

Focusing on the bonding between three female (an African American female, a half African American half Latino American female, and a Latino American female) high school members of Brooklyn's "Jackie Robinson Steppers Marching Band" and the choices the girls face once their school closes down because of the need for asbestos removal. This film is about a host of topics, not least of which is the hard-work involved in maintaining friendships.

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Plot Keywords:

marching band | new york city | asthma attack | asthma | teenager | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some teen drug use

Details

Official Sites:

C-Hundred Film Corp

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

18 April 2001 (France)

Also Known As:

To tragoudi mas

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$20,267 (USA) (25 May 2001)

Gross:

$254,199 (USA) (28 September 2001)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Beech Hill Films, C-Hundred Film Corporation, Independent Film Channel (IFC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References Dangerous Minds (1995)

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Soundtracks

"Mochaccino"
Written by Miho Hatori and Pedro Yanowitz (ASCAP)
Performed by Miho Hatori and Pedro Yanowitz
Courtesy of Pedro Yanowitz

User Reviews

One of the most interesting films I've seen in a while...

I saw this film earlier today, and I was amazed at how accurate the dialog is for the main characters. It didn't feel like a film - it felt more like a documentary (the part I liked best). The leading ladies in this film seemed as real to me as any fifteen year-old girls I know.

All in all, a very enjoyable film for those who enjoy independent films.