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A Soldier's Story (1984)

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Inspired by the Herman Melville novel Billy Budd, writer Charles Fuller created the Pulitzer Prize-winning A Soldier's Play, which he then adapted into this film drama in 1984, for socially conscious, liberal director Norman Jewison. In the racially-divided 1940s, Fort Neal, Louisiana, is a military base where black soldiers are sent not to fight in WWII but to play baseball against other armed forces teams. The murder of a black sergeant, Waters (Adolph Caesar) brings an investigator, Captain

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Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Aug 28, 2001

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Jewison's lack of interest in developing anything other than his rather debatable ideological point relegates the film to the realm of moderately competent TV drama.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader
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Charles Fuller adapated to the big screen his powerful Pulitzer prize winning play about the murder of a black captain. Directed by Norman Jewison, the movie is well acted but it's too verbose.

March 30, 2011 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com
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A powerful and arresting drama.

August 2, 2005
Nitrate Online

Strongly written and performec.

June 5, 2004
Shadows on the Wall

Reveals the virulence of racism

July 23, 2003 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice
Spirituality and Practice

Occasionally preachy, but otherwise intense and provocative racially provocative drama

June 19, 2002 Full Review Source: All Movie Guide
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Courtroom drama, written by Charles Fuller from his Pulitzer Prize-winning, "A Soldier's Play", was nominated for Best Picture. Great ensemble cast features early supporting performances from Denzel Washington, David Alan Grier, and Robert Townsend.
July 22, 2008
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Forgotten Oscar Nominated classic.
March 3, 2007
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