Boarding House Blues

Starring:Moms Mabley
Studio: Alpha Video
Product Type: DVD

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Wonderful!!
FUN FUN FUN
Stellar performances by talented actors!
Can't watch it enough
Love This!

Lackawanna Blues
Starring: S. Epatha Merkerson , Marcus Carl Franklin , Mos Def , Carmen Ejogo , and Louis Gossett Jr.
Director: George C. Wolfe
Manufacturer: Hbo Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0009S4IGA
Release Date: 2005-08-23

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Cool music, a wonderful atmospheric feel, and first-rate performances by a stellar cast distinguish Lackawanna Blues, a 2005, 90-minute film originally broadcast by HBO. Director George C. Wolfe's theater background (as a writer and/or director he's been responsible for The Colored Museum, Jelly's Last Jam, and Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk) is apparent; adapted by scriptwriter Ruben Santiago-Hudson from his own autobiographical play, Lackawanna Blues is less a story than a reminiscence, told by a young man (an affecting performance by Marcus Carl Franklin) raised by the indefatigable Rachel "Nanny" Crosby (an equally fine turn by S. Epatha Merkerson, known to many from her role in TV's Law & Order) in that upstate New York town. The focus is on Nanny's rooming house, which is populated by all manner of colorful characters (played by the likes of Macy Gray, Jeffrey Wright, and many others, with Jimmy Smits and Carmen Ejogo as the boy's wayward parents). The roomers include drunks, hustlers, ex-cons, and other shady types, but while plenty of bad stuff goes on, it's all coated with a certain patina of sentiment that tends to minimize the hard realities of life for African Americans in the early 1960s. That's fine; Wolfe, with the help of some superb editing by Brian Kates, gives the film such a delightful period vibe that it's easy to overlook its few shortcomings. The music (available on a soundtrack CD), ranging from downhome country blues to uptown swing, jump blues, and more, also makes a major contribution to the delightful diversion that is Lackawanna Blues. --Sam Graham

Description

Based on the award winning play by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, this poignant and colorful drama tells the inspirational story of a courageous woman, Nanny, whose spirit and strength served as the foundation for a struggling community trying to survive during the segregation era. Starring an exceptional ensemble cast led by Jimmy Smits, Rosie Perez, and Macy Gray, this inspiring drama from HBO Films is a celebration of the good things in life, no matter how tough times may be.

DVD Features:
Audio Commentary:Audio Commentary with director George C. Wolfe and writer Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Deleted Scenes
Featurette

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful!!.......2007-06-13

I finally got around to renting this film when I read the reviews on S. Epaka Merkeson's performance. At the end I thought to myself "WOW"! Not only is she amazing as Nannie, everyone in this film brought something to the table...and I for one had a wonderful feast. I think I knew (or am related to) some character in this film. It's a wonderful testament to how people can get together and form their own special kind of family. SEE THIS MOVIE!!

FUN FUN FUN.......2007-04-11

A really upbeat, fun, movie. It will make you laugh, cry & wanna dance.

Stellar performances by talented actors!.......2007-04-07

How can you go wrong by viewing a movie with such talented actors, S. Epatha Merkeson, Ruben Santiago, Terrence Howard, Louis Gosset Jr? This movie is a collector's item!

Can't watch it enough.......2007-04-01

I laughed, I cried, I learned. I only wish people were still like this.

Love This!.......2007-03-28

I saw this movie when Ruben Santiago did his one-man show and enjoyed it immensely. His performance was superb and he really brought each character to life. The movie is wonderful and shows the richness of a culture and one woman's spirit. It has won several awards and is well worth seeing.

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An Oldie But Goodie

Boarding House Blues
Starring: Dusty Fletcher , Moms Mabley , and Lucky Millinder
Director: Josh Binney
Manufacturer: Alpha Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000784XBW
Release Date: 2005-02-22

Customer Reviews:

An Oldie But Goodie.......2007-04-10

This is an old black and white movie for Moms Mabley afficianados. It's a fun movie with lots of old stuff in it that is long gone but should not be forgotten. I heartily recommend it.

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Boarding House Blues
Starring: Dusty Fletcher , and Moms Mabley
Director: Josh Binney
Manufacturer: Cascadia Entertainment
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A Show-Business boarding house has tenant troubles! Meet the neighbors in this musical review loaded with rhythm and laughs.

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