Jason's Lyric (1994)
Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett Smith, Bokeem Woodbine
At the heart of this dynamic film is the love of a man for a woman, a mother for a son, and a brothe... (read more)
R, 114 min.
Directed by:
Doug McHenry
Release Date: Sep 28, 1994
DVD Release Date: Jan 18, 2000
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One of the best black love stories I've ever seen. Love conquers all. My favorite movie of all time.
This was one of the best film's of its time during the 1990's. Riveting performances, tailored with a tragic love story make this a classic. Doug McHenry values the personal relationship of love and family in this very moving film. I don't understand... (read more)
unmissable! landmark movie in black film! jada, treach, woodbine, whitaker and payne knock it out the park!
Watchin' dis movie was like swallowing a teensy-weensy shard of glass...u come out of d theatre feelin' stunned,touched,shaken n then freaked out....
Another great love story. Boy meets girl/ boy gets girl & their struggle to leave a town for better things themselves.
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