Review of Brother to Brother (2004) by Peter P — 23 May 2008

Inspiring! The Harlem Renaissance movement revisited!

This review of Brother to Brother (2004) was written by Peter P on 23 May 2008.

Brother to Brother has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jason Y (278) on 09 Aug 2005

[b]DVD[/b] First Viewing, 1 Evans film seen [i]Brother to Brother[/i] gives an insightful look at the experience of black homosexuals…

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By Charlis T (15) on 08 Dec 2007

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By William P (359) on 11 Jun 2007

Supberb ( a stunning example of life as a young black gay bohemian) ... langston hughes... what ever happens to a dream deffered…

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By Tommy B (113) on 24 Nov 2007

Excellent independent look at the harlem renaissance juxtaposed with the realities of a young artist navigating today's society...the more…

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By Ellen Fox (17) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 06 Jul 2010

Ambitious but clumsy, it's a movie to appreciate rather than to be engaged by…

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By Richard Porton (36) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 28 Sep 2017

Evans's admirable desire to introduce a misunderstood era's legacy to a wider public helps to excuse the film's occasional clunky dialogue…

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By Linda M (501) on 03 Jun 2007

Interesting movie about the main character. Mostly liked the scenes with the first boy he gets intimate with…

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By Frank Swietek (3,473) for One Guy's Opinion (3,473) on 25 Apr 2005

Although its reach exceeds its grasp, Rodney Evans' picture deserves points for its ambition and many elements of its craftsmanship…

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By Marrit Ingman (203) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 28 Apr 2005

This first dramatic feature by documentarian Evans is an important film but not necessarily a successful one…

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By Lorenzo R (34) on 16 Sep 2007

Direction is a bit 80s and is not brilliant. However the topic makes it worth a good 3 stars to me. Enjoyed watching. Interesting movie…

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