Brother John

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Steve D 08/01/2023 Keeps you guessing but I wanted more answers. See more 03/24/2021 Who is brother John, where he come from, why is here here, what does he want? The great Sidney Poitier in another one of his 1970s flicks. Here he plays John Kane who comes home to Alabama for his sister's funeral. What's surprising is that he's entered a world full of hatred and extreme racist behavior. A strike is taking place simultaneously with labor laws involving black workers and the townsfolk view him as an instigator. They find out he's been traveling frequently as well as being a high school dropout. But the truth of the matter is that John is actually a heavenly messenger sent from above. He's been tasked with seeing if mankind is worthy of redemption. It's going to be tough for him to swim through the treacherous waters of discrimination and hostility but he has faith in his quest. Poitier is perfect as this mysterious man who can't stay in one place too long but somehow creating an influence everywhere he goes with everyone he meets. I like that the movie never straight up says what he's doing it's all allusioned. Every time someone dies he's there and has to bear witness the worst of humanity. Maybe he can succeed in changing our attitude and perception of things, maybe not. The movie relies on Poitier's performance alone but also looking at the rough discriminatory conditions still plaguing a part of the world. See more 02/05/2020 A superb performance by Sidney Poiter in Brother John (1971) of drama and mystery that unfolds in a segregated southern town. Definitely, a must-see. See more 02/05/2020 A mystery set in a small town, revolving around mans inhumanity to man. Sidney Poitier delivers one of his best performances. See more 09/04/2015 Not awful, but, a bit before my time. Love Sidney Poirier though. See more Frances H 11/21/2014 Very much a movie of its period, there are elements here that remind one of many other films--the scenes between the school teacher and Brother John are reminiscent of of the scenes between another school teacher and the Sundance Kid, the ambiance of the redneck south is similar to In the Heat of the Night. and the ambivalent nature of the main character give off the same vibe as Cool Hand Luke. As usual, Sydney Poitier gives a great performance, and the rest of the cast is also excellent. They don't really make films like this anymore--it has to do with being the product of its time. See more Read all reviews

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