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Brother to Brother
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Brother to Brother

2004-01-17 · 94 min · ★ 5.8

Drama

A drama that looks back on the Harlem Renaissance from the perspective of an elderly, black writer who meets a gay teenager in a New York homeless shelter.

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Directors
Rodney Evans
Production companies
Miasma Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Anthony MackieAnthony MackiePerry
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.Lawrence Gilliard Jr.Marcus
Duane BoutteDuane BoutteYoung Bruce
Daniel SunjataDaniel SunjataLangston
Alex BurnsAlex BurnsJim
Ray FordRay FordWally
Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorAunjanue Ellis-TaylorZora
Roger RobinsonRoger RobinsonBruce Nugent
Chad L. ColemanChad L. ColemanEl
Lance ReddickLance ReddickJames
James MartinezJames MartinezJulio - Perry's Boyfriend
Oni Faida LampleyOni Faida LampleyEvelyn
Billoah GreeneBilloah GreeneRashan
Lucas PapaeliasLucas PapaeliasDanny
Kevin JacksonKevin JacksonIsaiah (College Professor)
Richard BekinsRichard BekinsCarl
Leith M. BurkeLeith M. BurkeAaron
Bradley ColeBradley ColeMacAllister - Book Publisher
Adam WadeAdam WadeSam the Bartender
Brian Everett ChandlerMr. Williams (Perry's father)

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