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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 gir

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User Rating:
6.8/10   394 votes
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Director:
Jim McKay
Writer:
Jim McKay (written by)
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Release Date:
18 April 2001 (France) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 6 nominations more
User Comments:
One of the most interesting films I've seen in a while... more

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
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language and some teen drug use.
Runtime:
95 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Spanish
Color:
Color
Certification:
France:U | Hong Kong:IIA | USA:R

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References Dangerous Minds (1995) more
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Descargo De Hoy more

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2 out of 3 people found the following comment useful:-
One of the most interesting films I've seen in a while..., 20 January 2002
8/10
Author: lesyle from Marietta, Georgia USA

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.

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