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Block Party

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Recent Harvard graduate, Keke McQueen (Antionette Robertson), is eager to pursue the next stage in her life away from her beloved hometown for a lucrative career in Atlanta. When she discovers that her Grandma (Margaret Avery) is suffering from dementia, Keke puts her career at stake in order to save her grandma's historic Juneteenth block party, and in the process, Keke falls back in love with her hometown and its people.

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Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (LAist) 06/08/2022
It's so sweet and the soundtrack is bumpin'. Go to Full Review Katie Walsh TheWrap 06/07/2022
A lightweight comedy that frustrates because there’s the potential for it to be great, to resonate beyond its blandly formulaic charms. The characters are all over the place, the jokes rarely land, and there’s no sense of place. Go to Full Review Monique Jones Common Sense Media 06/10/2022
3/5
This comedy is a perfectly fine film to watch if you want a little diversion or a lighthearted way to celebrate Juneteenth. Overall, the cast is competent... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Shannon 06/15/2022 They never really got to partying in the block party. It was one issue or negativity after another. I was hoping for a feel good movie. See more William 06/09/2022 Feel good movie!! Very funny! See more Yolanda Turner 06/09/2022 Familial and pleasant. See more Will W 02/27/2024 Great movie. Laughing the whole time!!! Not enough richard hartley. But otherwise 5 stars See more 07/06/2022 Block Party is the ultimate family movie. It has a great cast and the story line is heart warming. You will laugh and cry as you go on an exhilarating rollercoaster ride with the characters. It is fun and engaging for all ages. Everyone should have this movie in their collection. See more 07/06/2022 I loved the movie. It's funny and heartwarming! Great Story!!! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Dawn Wilkinson

Director

Antoinette Robertson

Keke McQueen

Margaret Avery

Janice

Golden Brooks

Actor

John Amos

Actor

Faizon Love

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Movie Info

Synopsis Recent Harvard graduate, Keke McQueen (Antionette Robertson), is eager to pursue the next stage in her life away from her beloved hometown for a lucrative career in Atlanta. When she discovers that her Grandma (Margaret Avery) is suffering from dementia, Keke puts her career at stake in order to save her grandma's historic Juneteenth block party, and in the process, Keke falls back in love with her hometown and its people.
Director
Dawn Wilkinson
Producer
Krista Suh, Matt Allen, Lisa Mathis
Screenwriter
Lisa Mathis, Krista Suh, Matt Allen
Distributor
Iconic Events Releasing
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 8, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 16, 2022
Runtime
1h 30m