Brother to Brother (2004)

A drama that looks back on the Harlem Renaissance from the perspective of an elderly, black writer who meets a gay teenager in a New York homeless shelter.

Director:

Rodney Evans

Writer:

Rodney Evans

Stars:

Anthony Mackie, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Duane Boutte

7 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anthony Mackie	...	Perry
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.	...	Marcus (as Larry Gilliard Jr.)
Duane Boutte	...	Young Bruce
Daniel Sunjata	...	Langston
Alex Burns	...	Jim
Ray Ford	...	Wally
Aunjanue Ellis	...	Zora
Roger Robinson	...	Bruce Nugent
Brad Bailey	...	Subway Grifter (as Brad Baily)
Brian Everett Chandler	...	Mr. Williams
Kevin Jackson	...	Isaiah
Shantell Herndon	...	Classroom Girl #1
Billoah Greene	...	Rashan
Ryan Michelle Bathe	...	Classroom Girl #2
Curtis McClarin	...	Black Man on Subway (as Curtis L. McClarin)

Storyline

A drama that looks back on the Harlem Renaissance from the perspective of an elderly, black writer who meets a gay teenager in a New York homeless shelter.

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Plot Keywords:

gay teenager | harlem renaissance | gay | harlem manhattan new york city | gay african american | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Wolfe Releasing [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 January 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

De Irmão Pra Irmão

Company Credits

Production Co:

Miasma Films, C-Hundred Film Corporation, Intrinsic Value Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min 94 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Earle Hyman was originally cast in the role of "Bruce," played by 'Roger Robinson' in the film.

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Connections

Featured in 2005 Glitter Awards (2005)

User Reviews

Finally, A Film For US!

BROTHER TO BROTHER is a first step in the right direction for Black gay film. Until now, all we've seen are campy, flamboyant caricatures, or deceitful, bisexual Black men destroying their families.

Anthony Mackie, I felt handled this role with great pride and dignity. I believe he captured the mindset of a young, angst ridden, creative, same gender loving soul. I'm actually considering renting SHE HATE ME when it comes out just to see his performance!

The one thing that bothered me (and I guess I'll have to rectify this when I write my films)) is the continued desire to show interracial coupling. Sure, it happens, but can we see some 'brother to brother' love once in awhile?

Overall, the film more than satisfied me. I have been in the habit, lately, of only going to see the mega-blockbuster films, but I'm glad I finally had a reason to get back to independent film. Finally, I'm seeing a part of me.