Jumping the Broom (2011)

Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.

Director:

Salim Akil

Writers:

Elizabeth Hunter (screenplay), Arlene Gibbs (screenplay),

Stars:

Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso

3 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Angela Bassett	...	Claudine Watson
Paula Patton	...	Sabrina Watson
Laz Alonso	...	Jason Taylor
Loretta Devine	...	Pamela Taylor
Meagan Good	...	Blythe
Tasha Smith	...	Shonda
Julie Bowen	...	Amy
DeRay Davis	...	Malcolm
Valarie Pettiford	...	Aunt Geneva
Mike Epps	...	Willie Earl
Pooch Hall	...	Ricky
Romeo Miller	...	Sebastian
Brian Stokes Mitchell	...	Greg Watson
Gary Dourdan	...	Chef
T.D. Jakes	...	Reverend James

Storyline

Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.

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Plot Keywords:

weekend | wedding | martha's vineyard | african american | family secret | 

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Taglines:

Sometimes the only way to get past family drama... is to jump right over it.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 May 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Alma... gamou

Filming Locations:

Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$6,600,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$15,215,487 (USA) (6 May 2011)

Gross:

$37,295,394 (USA) (24 June 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

TriStar Pictures, Stage 6 Films, Our Stories Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

112 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Pam's apology letter and her voiceover during the letter are completely different. Letter: Dear Sabrina, I only wanted what I thought was best for my son. But I saw the look on his face when you left and I realized you are what is best for Jason. Whether or not you decide to jump this broom, I want you to have it because of what it means to our family. May you enjoy the same happiness we did. I wish you all the best, Pam Voiceover: "Dear Sabrina, I'm sorry. I feel sick about how I behaved this weekend. I was afraid of being alone. I want you to have this broom because it means more to me than almost anything else in the world. I pray you and Jason have a long happy life together. Pam"

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Quotes

Mrs. Watson: Well, if the sofa hasn't been repossessed, please find yourself on it, tonight.

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Connections

Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.16 (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Bridge over Troubled Water"
Written by Paul Simon
Performed by Aretha Franklin
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp./Rhino Entertainment Company
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

User Reviews

This was a great movie!

Great movie!!! My family and I enjoyed every minute of the movie. The storyline was great and so was the cast. It was wonderful how Bishop Jakes was able to bring together a cast with such a wide range of personalities and mesh them together into a seamless masterpiece. Veteran actors like Bassett, Devine, and Mitchell brought depth to the movie, while others like Epps,Smith, and Patton brought fun and freshness. If I had to define the type of movie this was, I'd say it was a comedy with a twist;a twist of romance and drama. And although it was great to laugh, I think the overarching message that LOVE prevails had the most impact.