Class and culture clash when a college educated journalist from Brooklyn and a homeboy-bike messenger from Harlem fall in love.Class and culture clash when a college educated journalist from Brooklyn and a homeboy-bike messenger from Harlem fall in love.Class and culture clash when a college educated journalist from Brooklyn and a homeboy-bike messenger from Harlem fall in love.
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- 3 nominations total
Thomas Mackie
- Raheim
- (as Thomas Mackey)
Derrick Downey Jr.
- Livingston
- (as Derrick Downey)
Marquise Vilsón
- Babyface
- (as Marquise Vilson)
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I have been waiting for the day when this novel would actually become a movie and here we are. It captured pretty much everything from the novel but brought it to present day. I found myself watching it at least 3 times so far. It was refreshing to see another aspect of the SGLBTQ+ communities instead of the standard stereotypical portrayal. I recognized a couple of the actors from TV and web series. My hope is that if this is hit that Jussie and Mr. Hardey will direct and produce another movie from the B-Boy Series. All I can say is thank you.
Putting politics aside, the film was excellent. I was thinking I might see something like a YouTube flick, but this film is a cinematic accomplishment. It is well shot, great acting and a nice adaptation of the book- using current themes while staying true to the overall premise of the book. Great job for the director Jussie Smollet, whether you like him or not.
This movie may lose some points with timing and cinematography but it will be the stepping stone for many more mainstream same gender movies epitomizing loving relationships and meaningful friendships chronicling POC!
B-Boy Blues is a complex film, with a script that doesn't go much further than being one more illustration of reality. It's hard to appreciate his efforts to portray another world when the speech itself falls short. The lack of concepts is just ridiculous.
Fantastic film and directing. The realistic depiction of gay relationships and culture that resonated with my entire family. The love scenes were tasteful, artistic, and romantic. The music was phenomenal and perfectly interwoven, The movie left me wanting more of each character. Well done!
Did you know
- SoundtracksMake Me Over
From the album "From the Vault of Helva Records"
Written and Arranged by Herschel Dwellingham
Performed by The Escorts
Courtesy of Grass of Home Productions and Publishing (BMI)
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- Runtime1 hour 43 minutes
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- 16:9 HD
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