Black Godfather

Starring:Rod Perry, Damu King, Don Chastain, Diane Sommerfield, Jimmy Witherspoon, Duncan McLeod, Tony Burton, Anny Green, John Alderman, Betsee Finlee, Ken Bell, Cinque Attucks, Tom Scott, Ricardo Brown, Kathryn Jackson, Charles Lampkin, Herb Jefferson Jr., Dion Jackson, Ernie Lee Banks, Randy Williams (II)
Director: John Evans
Studio: Umvd/Visual Entertai
Product Type: DVD

Customer Reviews:

Peter Paige in a Black Comedy.......2007-01-15

"SAY UNCLE"

Peter Paige in a black comedy

Amos Lassen and Cinema Pride

We love Peter Paige. He was our alter ego in "Queer as Folk" as Emmett, the gay guy who never stopped being himself no matter the situation. He continues that in "Say Uncle" (TLA Releasing) his big screen debut film. Not only does he star in the film but he directed it as well and it is an auspicious foray into the world of filmmaking.
Paige plays Paul, a gay artist who has centered his life on his godson. When the family moves away taking the boy with them, Paul is beside himself. He begins spending time at a local playground but some of the parents find it alarming that a single man would want to spend so much time looking at the children and controversy ensues. Naturally the parents band together against Paul and are led by the always fabulous Kathy Najimy.
We do not have many comedies about gay pedophiles and admittedly the idea does not strike me as a good one. But surprisingly this is a very tender and funny movie. Paige is, as usual, superb as he reinforces the feeling that I had about him when I saw him on TV.
As a hapless loner after his godson and family move to Japan, Paige shows the gamut of emotion as he is labeled as a pedophile. Coming out of that depression, he decides to relive his happy times with his godson by visiting the local playground and he is warned to be careful by his boyfriend Russell (Anthony Clark of TV's "Last Comic Standing). Not only is Paul endangering himself but he is hurting the chance of a relationship with a guy who is sincerely interested in him. Russell warns him that "people might get the wrong idea". Paul responds by pretending that he has no idea of the idea that is mentioned, brushes the sand off of a little girl and takes another to the bathroom. As expected a group of local mothers led by Maggie (Najimy) steps in to do something.
I sometimes felt that "Say Uncle" was dealing with the issue of the persecution of gay people but instead I realized that this is where the movie lost itself. I could not understand the nature of homophobia here as it was muddled. Even with its faults, I loved this movie. There were great lines and a lot of wit. It could have been so much better but even as it is I felt as I had seen a really good movie and, of course, I recommend it. Some reviewers have been very hard on this movie. I can't understand why.
As I stated earlier, Paige gives a bravura performance but it could have been so much more and I think that the script is at fault here. Aside from the character of Paul, the other characters are poorly defined and those of us that know that Najimy is really out friend will have a hard time seeing her as an opponent.

perfect transaction.......2007-01-11

I got the item sooner than expected and it was in perfect condition.

best educational comedy for select straights'.......2006-12-18

this is a definite 'think about it' comedy from a gay person's point of view. it puts the typical uneducated select straight in his or her place on views of gays and children. sadly it shows how the majority of society (select straights') control by personal assumptions and/ or opinions. lives CAN BE permanatly changed. look at religion and politics in the u.s. concerning gays.

"People might get the wrong idea".......2006-10-10

Paul (Peter Paige) is one of the innocent, self consciously nerdy people, who just don't want to listen. An artist and somewhat of a recluse, Paul is gay and well meaning, but he has a rather unhealthy attachment to the schoolyard and aggressive interest in other people's children. When his godson's family moves to Japan, Paul goes ballistic, bursting in on the distressed new owners of his godson's home and loitering in the local playground.

Paul isn't a pedophile, he just loves kids, but he doesn't really comprehend the ramifications of his actions. His best friend, Russell (Anthony Clark) - who at one stage tells Paul that he loves him - advises caution, because people will talk and he could get into deep trouble. After all, helping a little girl go potty in a toy store and brushing down children's bottoms whilst playing in the sandpit does come across as a bit creepy.

It doesn't take long for us to realize that Paul is playing with fire, the problem is while we are supposed to sympathize with him, in reality, he comes off as remarkably self-centered and juvenile and also frustrating. Following a brief period of denial, Paul soon trades gloominess and despair for fixation, and decides to work as a stock boy in a toy store and then offer his baby-sitting services as a "manny" who knows what children really want.

Leave it up to concerned local mother Maggie (Kathy Najimy) to lead the moral majority and decide - for no good reason - that Paul fits the classic profile of a child predator. Together with some of the other mothers she begins a type neighborhood watch in the form of a witch-hunt to "bring Paul in" before he actually commits any crime.

Because Paul is gay and kindly and sort of innocent, we are supposed to see him as the victim, and to a certain extent he is. Still, if you were a parent wouldn't you be concerned if an unknown single man approached kids in the park and started playing in the sandbox with them? If so, you may not find Paul, and his deranged Peter Pan complex, and his anger at the big, bad world of grown-up people quite as charming as Paige does.

Besides the obvious reticence to actually empathize with Paul, Say Uncle does do a good job of presenting a hot-button issue where mothers of young kids can often rush to judgment, becoming hysterical over this issue for no good reason.

Peter Paige wrote, directed and cast himself in the lead and while the film presents the results of two people's misconceptions about each other quite well, the results are still often wobbly, somewhat misconstrued and wildly out of balance. The moral subtleness of Paul and Maggie's dilemma just doesn't come across as well as it could and rather than trying to deal with gay persecution and social mistrust, Say Uncle mostly comes off as a wishy-washy study of one man's wildly inappropriate behavior. Mike Leonard October 06.

an Inept display of "acceptable behavior"........2006-10-02

Don't waste your money on this one. I wouldn't even recommend renting it. For starters, the soundtract alone is pure torture and borderlines on psychotic. It had to be composed by someone on a bad meth-anphetamine trip. The movie depicts a starring character who looks like an escaped mental patient, has a rather provocative photo of a naked child in his office, paints a nude portrait of himself for a child, and hangs around playgrounds to be close to children. All in all, there are a lot of things being passed off in this film as "acceptable behavior" with a little explaining, that I personally think is a bit bizarre and way to the extremes. The whole thing makes little sense, seems to promote actions that any normal adult should know better and fails to promote a psychological evaluation for someone who obviously doesn't.
Way too easily explained behavior for parents in the real world to accept. If you are a hardcore pedaphile, you will love this film and be excited about it's content. The rest of us? Not so fast. Acting is pretty good, photography is good, plot sucks!

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hmmm.....
What?
Mediocre action movie!

The Black Godfather
Starring: Rod Perry , Damu King , Don Chastain , Diane Sommerfield , and Jimmy Witherspoon
Director: John Evans
Manufacturer: Brentwood Home Video
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Customer Reviews:

hmmm............2003-05-05

this movie was alright. too much of a blaxploitataion film, but otherwise ok. why didnt anyone catch him tho?

What?.......2001-10-13

That word was how i felt after i watched this. A lot was left out as far as the plot was concerned. It was somewhat interesting but i expected more. Overall it just didn't do it for me. But once again, if you are a collector i suggest you purchase it, Otherwise sit back and read a book.

Mediocre action movie!.......2001-06-08

Leroy Jackson is one bad moutha!!! He's wanted by the Mafia, the FBI, drug dealers, and many others!!!

Leroy Jackson was one of the first black toughguy characters. Leroy does things his own way. It's his way or the highway.

He's also loved by the ladies. He has a way with street hookers. They don't even make him pay!!!

Anyway, the script is great and the acting is top-notch. Everyone's trying to keep Leroy down, but he refuses to stay down. My favorite scene is where Leroy is jaywalking and a driver honks at him to get out of the way. An incensed Leroy yells "Kiss my black ***!" Where did the writers come up with such dialogue?!!

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Manufacturer: Bci Eclipse
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Release Date: 2005-02-22

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Starring: TNT Jackson , and Black Godfather
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Release Date: 2005-02-22

The Canton Godfather (a.k.a. Miracles) Remastered Edition DVD

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The Canton Godfather (a.k.a. Miracles) Remastered Edition DVD
Director: Jackie Chan
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Digitally Remastered Edition DVD 1 disc package (ALL region)
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ASIN: B000JFDIVE

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