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, Roger Robinson, Alex Burns

8 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anthony Mackie	...	Perry
Roger Robinson	...	Bruce
Alex Burns	...	Jim
Kevin Jackson	...	Isaiah - College Professor
Billoah Greene	...	Rahsan
Brad Bailey	...	Subway Grifter (as Brad Baily)
Brian Everett Chandler	...	Mr. Williams
Shantell Herndon	...	Classroom Girl #1
Ryan Michelle Bathe	...	Classroom Girl #2
Duane Boutte	...	Young Bruce (as Duane Boutté)
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.	...	Marcus (as Larry Gilliard Jr.)
Curtis McClarin	...	Black Man on Subway (as Curtis L. McClarin)
Michael Mosley	...	White Man #1 on Subway
Daniel Stewart Sherman	...	White Man #2 on Subway
Olubunmi Banjoko

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

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Wolfe Releasing [United States]

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

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 The 20th IFP Independent Spirit 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.