Summary
In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.
Details
Release Date: February 12, 2005
Runtime: 95 minutes
Genres: Drama, Music, TV Movie
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 5.7/10 (28 votes)
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Cast

S. Epatha Merkerson
Rachel 'Nanny' Crosby

Marcus Carl Franklin
Ruben Santiago Jr.

Yasiin Bey
The Bandleader

Carmen Ejogo
Alean

Louis Gossett Jr.
Ol'lem Taylor

Macy Gray
Pauline

Terrence Howard
Bill Crosby

Ernie Hudson
Dick Barrymore

Rosie Perez
Bertha

Liev Schreiber
Ulysses Ford

Jimmy Smits
Ruben Santiago Sr.

Patricia Wettig
Laura's Mother

Jeffrey Wright
Mr. Paul

Adina Porter
Ricky

Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Freddie Cobbs

Charlayne Woodard
Bill's Woman

Julie Benz
Laura

Michael Kenneth Williams
Jimmy

Saul Williams
Lonnie (War Veteran)

Delroy Lindo
Mr. Lucious

Thomas Jefferson Byrd
Numb Finger Pete

Kathleen Chalfant
Mrs. Carmichael

Hill Harper
Ruben Jr. (Adult)

Barry Shabaka Henley
Shakey Winfield

Lou Myers
Ol' Po Carl

Julanne Chidi Hill
Jimmy Lee's Woman

Henry Simmons
Jesse

Ryan Michelle Bathe
Nanny's Birthday Party Guest

Tracey Buckner
Nanny's Birthday Party Guest

Amad Jackson
Alean's Boyfriend

Lily Santiago
Laura's Daughter

Trey Santiago-Hudson
Laura's Son

Jana Thompson
Hotel Receptionist in Toronto (uncredited)

Josef Cannon
Headwaiter (uncredited)

Blaise Brooks
Party Guest (uncredited)









