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Rome & Jewel

(No longer in theaters)
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  • Director: Charlie Kanganis   Cast: Nate Parker, Cleavant Derricks, Lindsey Haun
  • Running Time: 93 minutes
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Genre

Drama

Distributor

Emerging Pictures

Release Date

Nov 28, 2008

Release Notes

NY

Review

Set in present-day Los Angeles, this contemporary musical version of Romeo and Juliet focuses on the relationship between a young black man and a young white woman, and features original hip-hop songs performed by the film’s cast.

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Rome & Jewel, A High-School Musical that's REAL

johnnyfiftyone from 11222 | Posted on 11/28/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

For all of you that feel there is too much "camp" in a lot of the films that are geared toward younger viewers these days, we can thank our lucky stars for Rome & Jewel. A modern street take on the classic tale written by Shakespeare, here is a movie that surprises it's audience with a cast that carries the film. The leads, Nate Parker and Lindsey Haun, attractive and believable till the last breath. I loved the passionate music and sweet beats that brought me to tears at moments. Actor, Greg Siff brings a slicing and biting madness to the character Ty, and Cleavant Derricks is a force to be reckoned with. Director Charles T. Kanganis uses light as his palette and creates a stunning views of beauty amongst all the pain and misery of South Central L.A. Star Crossed Lovers, I highly recommend this movie.

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