Our America

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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.
  • Rating:
    TVPG (L|V)
  • Genre:
    drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Ernest R. Dickerson
  • Producer:
    Eda Hallinan
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Cast

Josh Charles
as David Isay
Mykelti Williamson
as Graham Ellis
Roderick Pannell
as LeAlan Jones
Brandon Hammond
as Lloyd Newman
Peter Paige
as Gary Covino
Irma P. Hall
as June Jones
Lee "Rod" Roderick
Vanessa L. Williams
as Sandra
Vanessa A. Williams
as Sandra
Rukiya Bernard
as Sophie Newman
Gene Mack
as Stick Newman
Mark Taylor
as Duane
Serena Lee
as Janell Jones
Djanet Sears
as Tootchie Jones
Justin Mitchell
as Lindell Newman
Daniel Farris
as Elvin
Jordan Francis
as Derrick Morse
Jordan Duncan
as Eric Morse
Lolo Molefe
as Lester
Maxine Guess
as Ms. Shaw
Camille Lawrence
as Anita
Leroy Allen
as A.C.
LeAlan Jones
as Rapper
Nathan Stephenson
as Rashan
Neil Crone
as Paxton Wade
Saskia Dunn
as Carla Boone
J.J. Fairweather
as Helen
Michie Mee
as Rita Grant
Edgar George
as Harold Stanley
Lloyd Newman
as Security Guard
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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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