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Our America

2002, Drama, 1h 35m

3 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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Movie Info

Based on a true story, "Our America" is a stark portrait of the urban ghetto landscape as seen through the eyes of two young African-American teens, LeAlan Jones (Roderick Pannell) and Lloyd Newman (Brandon Hammond). Under a radio producer's guidance and mentoring, the boys create a disturbing and remarkable documentary about life in the ghettos.

Cast & Crew

Josh Charles
Josh Charles
David Isay
Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams
Sandra Williams
Roderick Pannell
Roderick Pannell
LeAlan Jones
Brandon Hammond
Brandon Hammond
Lloyd Newman
Mykelti Williamson
Mykelti Williamson
Graham Ellis
Peter Paige
Peter Paige
Gary Covino
Irma P. Hall
Irma P. Hall
June Jones
Serena Lee
Serena Lee
Janell Jones
Djanet Sears
Djanet Sears
Tootchie Jones
Gene A. Mack
Gene A. Mack
Stick Newman
Justin Mitchell
Justin Mitchell
Lindell Newman
Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor
Duane
Daniel Farris
Daniel Farris
Elvin
Ernest R. Dickerson
Ernest R. Dickerson
Director
David Isay
David Isay
Writer
LeAlan Jones
LeAlan Jones
Writer
Lloyd Newman
Lloyd Newman
Writer
Gordon Rayfield
Gordon Rayfield
Writer
Eda Hallinan
Eda Hallinan
Producer
Joseph Stern
Joseph Stern
Executive Producer
Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett
Executive Producer
Armand Leo
Armand Leo
Line Producer
Ernest R. Dickerson
Ernest R. Dickerson
Cinematographer
Doug McCullough
Doug McCullough
Production Design
Marion Pon
Marion Pon
Art Director
Patrice Rushen
Patrice Rushen
Original Music
Jaki Brown
Jaki Brown
Casting
Helen Mossler
Helen Mossler
Casting
Armand Leo
Armand Leo
Production Manager
Laurie Mirsky
Laurie Mirsky
First Assistant Director
Resa McConaghy
Resa McConaghy
Costume Design
Garth Brunt
Garth Brunt
Set Decoration
Bill McMillan
Bill McMillan
Sound
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Critic Reviews for Our America

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Audience Reviews for Our America

  • Aug 09, 2013
    The movie is based on a true story of two boys growing up in the projects of Chicago. They get the opportunity to be reporters for NPR. They bring equipment with them to school and around the community to show what goes on in their daily lives. The documentaries they made were controversial and original. This movie gave an insightful look at the situation and the lack of future image the residents of the inner-city projects experience. One of the boys had no future and the other may have had a future, with help they both had a bright future. Anyone studying a career in Justice or Juvenile Justice should watch this. 3 Stars 7-23-13
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