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Movie Info

A fatal turf war between neighborhoods haunts the city of Richmond, Calif. Donté Clark transcends the violence in his hometown by writing poetry about his experiences. Using his voice to inspire those around him, he and the like-minded youth of the city mount an urban adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," with the hope of starting a real dialogue about violence in the city.

Genre:

history, drama, biography, documentary
Original Language:

English
Director:

Jason Zeldes
Producer:

Michael Klein
Writer:

Jason Zeldes
Release Date (Theaters):

Jul 19, 2017 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Aug 1, 2017
Runtime:

1h 33m

Cast & Crew

Donté Clark

Jason Zeldes
Director

Jason Zeldes
Writer

Russell Simmons
Executive Producer

Michael Klein
Producer

Rajiv Smith-Mahabir
Cinematographer

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Critic Reviews for Romeo Is Bleeding

All Critics (4) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (1)

Jason Zeldes, an editor on Twenty Feet from Stardom, makes an accomplished debut as director here, delivering a film whose polished aesthetic matches its social import and potent emotions.

July 21, 2017 | Full Review…

John DeFore
Hollywood Reporter
The portraits drawn of these young people frequently feel half-finished. As soon as a story or a profile turns compelling, the movie switches to another topic.

July 20, 2017 | Full Review…

Ken Jaworowski
New York Times
Though moving and compelling, there are just as many moments in the film that will gut you.

June 8, 2017 | Full Review…

Aramide Tinubu
Shadow and Act
Romeo is Bleeding makes clear that life in Richmond is dire, that options are limited. However, life here also produces poetry.

July 24, 2017 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review…

Cynthia Fuchs
PopMatters