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Being a baby boomer growing up in the early 60s as a person of color, "Lackawanna Blues" is note perfect in capturing the sentiment of a time long gone. The most prophetic statement/assessment about those times comes near the end when Reuben Santiago, as a young man off to college, muses about the lost of a significant part of culture for ...
Feb 12, 2005 · In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York. George C. Wolfe. Director. Ruben Santiago-Hudson.
Brief Synopsis. Based on the Obie award winning play written by and starring Ruben Santiago-Hudson, a tale that recounts his childhood growing up in a boarding house in Lackawanna, New York that was run by an incredible woman.
Jan 26, 2005 · Find trailers, reviews, synopsis, awards and cast information for Lackawanna Blues (2004) - George C. Wolfe on AllMovie - A young boy grows up among a makeshift family of…
Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/5 | Aug 26, 2005. Bursting at the seams with talented performers, no one misses a beat, conjuring up an atmosphere so vivid, you can taste it. Full Review ...
Jan 16, 2007 · Lackawanna Blues (DVD) 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.
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In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy’s life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York. Beautiful, interesting, incredible cinema.
