USA,
1990, 101 min
Directed by:
Charles BurnettScreenplay:
Charles BurnettCinematography:
Walt LloydComposer:
Stephen James TaylorCast:
Danny Glover, Mary Alice, Paul Butler, Richard Brooks, DeVaughn Nixon, Reina King, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Carl Lumbly, Vonetta McGee, Julius Harris, Sy Richardson (more)VOD (1)
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African-American, independent film director, Charles Burnett's low-key drama centres on the dynamics of a black middle-class family living in South Central Los Angeles. When Harry (Danny Glover) turns up on the doorstep of his old friend Gideon (Paul Butler) looking for a roof over his head, Gideon cannot refuse. Gideon's wife, however, does not want another person in the family house as their grown son and his wife are still living with them. To ingratiate himself into the family group, Harry reminds them of their Southern roots; but his drinking does him no favours. When Gideon has a stroke, Harry takes over the running of the household and they begin to see the real man behind the charm. (British Film Institute (BFI))
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1991 - Charles Burnett (Best Director)
- 1991 - Danny Glover (Best Male Lead)
- 1991 - Sheryl Lee Ralph (Best Supporting Female)
- 1991 - Charles Burnett (Best Screenplay)
- 1991 - Caldecot Chubb, Darin Scott, Thomas S. Byrnes (Best Feature)
- 1991 - Mary Alice (Best Female Lead)
- 1991 - Ethel Ayler (Best Supporting Female)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1990 - Charles Burnett (Best Screenplay)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1990 - Danny Glover (Best Actor)
- 1990 - Charles Burnett (Best Screenplay)
Sundance Film Festival
- 1990 - Charles Burnett (Dramatic Special Jury Recognition)
- 1990 - Charles Burnett (U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic)