Chapter & Verse (2017)

Upon his return from serving a eight-year sentence in prison, reformed gang leader, S. Lance Ingram, struggles to adapt to a changed Harlem. Unable to use the technological skills he ... See full summary »

Director:

Jamal Joseph

Writers:

Jamal Joseph, Daniel Beaty

Stars:

Daniel Beaty, Loretta Devine, Omari Hardwick

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Daniel Beaty	...	Lance
Loretta Devine	...	Miss Maddy
Omari Hardwick	...	Jomo
Selenis Leyva	...	Yolanda
Marc John Jefferies	...	B-Rock
Khadim Diop	...	Ty
Justin Martin	...	G-Rod
Muhammad Cunningham	...	Ronny Ron (as Muhammed Cunningham)
Gabrielle Rembert	...	Shay
Gary Perez	...	Mr. Morris
Bryonn Bain	...	Rome
Steve Cannon	...	Blind Man
David D. Wright	...	Mr. Sonny
Kapil Bawa	...	Pakistani Store Owner
Josh Alscher	...	Paul Cohen (as Joshua Alscher)

Storyline

Upon his return from serving a eight-year sentence in prison, reformed gang leader, S. Lance Ingram, struggles to adapt to a changed Harlem. Unable to use the technological skills he acquired in jail, Lance is forced to accept a position delivering meals for a local food bank. It is here that he befriends Ms. Maddy, 75, a past beauty with a irreverent and hardened shell to whom he delivers dinners. Through her, Lance finds hope, relearning the joys of life and living despite the outwardly bedeviled society in which they find themselves.

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Taglines:

A Harlem Story

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, drug use, some violence and sexuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 February 2017 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Harlem, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$31,331, 5 February 2017

Gross USA:

$84,147

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$84,147

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Bubble Factory, Harlem Film Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Important Film

I just saw the film, and it's one of the best I've seen in a long time. It's a very authentic and emotionally intelligent portrait of not only Harlem, but the criminal justice system across the United States. It's an incredibly important film everyone should watch. Today more than ever... The film was produced in Harlem, with many actors out of the local community, with proceeds directly benefiting local businesses - a wonderful and admirable way of giving back to the location where the story takes place. The performances of the main characters are stellar - I was extremely impressed. If I'd recommend any movie this year, this one is likely to be at the top of the list.