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Jumping the Broom (2011)

PG-13 | | Comedy, Drama | 6 May 2011 (USA)
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Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.

Director:

Salim Akil

Writers:

Elizabeth Hunter (screenplay), Arlene Gibbs (screenplay) | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Angela Bassett | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Angela Bassett ... Mrs. Watson
Paula Patton ... Sabrina Watson
Laz Alonso ... Jason Taylor
Loretta Devine ... Mrs. 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 ... Mr. Watson
Gary Dourdan ... Chef
T.D. Jakes ... Reverend James
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Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.

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Plot Keywords:

weekend | martha's vineyard | wedding | older woman younger man relationship | mother | See All (17) »

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sexual content | See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 May 2011 (USA) See more »

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Alma... gamou See more »

Filming Locations:

Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA See more »
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Box Office

Budget:

$6,600,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$15,215,487, 8 May 2011, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$37,295,394, 26 June 2011
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Company Credits

Production Co:

TriStar Pictures, Stage 6 Films, Our Stories Films See more »
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SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

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1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Angela Bassett and Loretta Devine previously starred together in Waiting to Exhale (1995). See more »

Goofs

When Mr. Watson is about to confess the family's financial troubles to Mrs. Watson while she is applying lipstick in front of a vanity, the tube of lipstick changes to a lip gloss wand. See more »

Quotes

Mrs. Watson: Well, if the sofa hasn't been repossessed, please find yourself on it, tonight.
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Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.16 (2011) See more »

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The Makings of You
Written and Performed by Curtis Mayfield
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
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The Vidiot Reviews...
17 August 2011 | by capone666 – See all my reviews

Jumping the Broom

Every culture has its wedding traditions. Jewish couples break the glass; Hindu couples exchange garlands; and rich couples sign prenups.

The wedding tradition in this drama, however, is controversial.

After another one nightstand, Sabrina (Paula Patton) vows not to spread her legs until she is married.

Accepting that challenge is Jason (Laz Alonso), a cultured, caring guy, who proposes in less than 6-months.

Now, they must make their families see eye-to-eye on cultural issues, including the ceremonially slave custom of jumping over a broom to secretly signify marriage.

Meanwhile, Jason must confront his overbearing mother (Loretta Devine), while Sabrina sorts through the news that her parents (Angela Bassett, Brian Stokes Mitchel) aren't who they say they are.

Laden with religious dialogue and debates over racial obligations, Jumping the Broom does have its agenda; however, its depiction of in-law fallouts is accurate.

Which is why the ideal wedding is that of two orphans. (Yellow Light)
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