Constellation (2005)

Constellation chronicles the lives and loves of an African-American family in the deep South as they are forced to come to terms with a tumultuous past marked by an unrequited interacial ... See full summary »

Director:

Jordan Walker-Pearlman

Writer:

Jordan Walker-Pearlman

Stars:

Daniel Bess, Zoe Saldana, Billy Dee Williams

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Daniel Bess	...	Young Bear
Ever Carradine	...	Celeste Korngold
David Clennon	...	Bear Korngold
Rae Dawn Chong	...	Jenita Boxer
Melissa De Sousa	...	Lucy Boxer-Seras
Hill Harper	...	Errol Hickman
Alec Newman	...	Kent Seras
Zoe Saldana	...	Rosa Levane Boxer
Lesley Ann Warren	...	Nancy Boxer
Billy Dee Williams	...	Helms Boxer
Gabrielle Union	...	Carmel Boxer
Shin Koyamada	...	Yosito
Howie Dorough	...	Alec (cab driver)
Adam Nelson	...	Mathew the Cop
Glenn Plummer	...	Man at Barbeque

Storyline

Constellation chronicles the lives and loves of an African-American family in the deep South as they are forced to come to terms with a tumultuous past marked by an unrequited interacial affair. The film explores the way in which the family patriarch must confront his demons amidst the changing racial fabric of society and his own family.

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Plot Keywords:

uncle niece relationship | gang rape | alabama | airport | estrangement | 

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Taglines:

Reach for love and you will find yourself among the stars

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language and a sexual reference

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 February 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ston asterismo tis agapis

Filming Locations:

Alabama, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$215,801 (USA) (2 February 2007)

Gross:

$306,533 (USA) (9 February 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Constellation LLC, DaWa Movies, Encounter Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Story Of Your Bones"
Written by Jennifer Nettles
Performed by The Jennifer Nettles Band

User Reviews

Bold step towards a greater understanding - conflicts in diversity

For a person of white decent and growing up in the North before living my life in the South, I found the film to be a step in right direction as far as the storyline. As with anything placed out into public scrutiny, there will always be those who feel it doesn't suit their taste. In the short time being a part of the film, cast and crew, I was allowed to see and feel firsthand the attempts by Jordan and his crew to capture the meaning of and present a subject that at times is too controversial to talk about. Cudos for stepping forward to help us, as a nation, to bridge the gap and clear up the misunderstandings that we allow to cloud our judgment. American's have the right voice their opinions, that is what is great about this country, and am proud to be currently serving to defend this right and equally proud to have been, regardless of how small, a part of this film.