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Brooklyn Babylon (2000)

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Reviews Counted: 6

Fresh: 3

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Average Rating: 5.3/10

Runtime: 90 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: BROOKLYN BABYLON is a story of love's ability to cross social boundaries. A young upcoming rapper, Sol (played by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, lead singer of rap group The Roots) falls for Sara,... BROOKLYN BABYLON is a story of love's ability to cross social boundaries. A young upcoming rapper, Sol (played by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, lead singer of rap group The Roots) falls for Sara, (Karen Goberman) a young attractive Jewish woman. The effects of their love echo across the boundaries that both of their faiths and communities have in place against mixed romances. [More]

Starring: Tariq Trotter, Karen Goberman, Bonz Malone

Starring: Tariq Trotter, Karen Goberman, Bonz Malone

Director: Marc Levin

Director: Marc Levin
Producer: Henri M. Kessler, Ezra Swerdlow

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Will the lovers overcome adversity and society's damning gaze? Ah, who cares?

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