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Brotherly Love

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In Philadelphia, a high-school basketball player, his sister and their older brother face life-changing decisions as they struggle to make something of themselves.

Critics Reviews

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Farran Smith Nehme New York Post 04/23/2015
1.5/4
Despite the blazing guns, this script is not so tough. Go to Full Review
Jennifer Green Common Sense Media 09/01/2023
4/5
Brotherly Love is about a specific place, but it functions as a character drama, with the real focus not on what happens on the streets but rather how it impacts individuals, families, and communities. Go to Full Review
Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review 05/30/2015
2/5
The movie has a gritty urban atmosphere and the performances are strong -- when writer/director Jamal Hill lets the actors get a word in edgewise. Go to Full Review
Wilson Morales BlackFilm.com 04/24/2015
3/5
This ensemble film brings in enough elements from comedy to drama that it becomes a moving, enjoyable treat highlighted by surprising performances. Go to Full Review
Kam Williams Baret News 04/21/2015
3/4
A gritty, inner-city saga of Shakespearean proportions shot on location in West Philadelphia. Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art though Romeo? I be hanging with my homeys, mama! Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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06/05/2019 #1 keke palmer movie See more 11/27/2018 Threw me for a loop. I love this movie! Really good! See more 11/29/2017 This is a realistic and relatable Philadelphia story about a star basketball player named Sergio Taylor. While he attends the famous Overbrook High School he tries to navigate his way through the trials and tribulations he faces his senior year. Sergio and his siblings experience life changing events through-out the movie while they all try to make a better future for themselves. Jackie, his sister begins dating her new boyfriend Chris who is from the rival side "the hill" un-liked by their brother at first but, he will later grow fond of him. His well respected brother, June who is from "the bottom" is involved in the ongoing city side and drug related drama. June's drama causes their mother to gain injury and while they try to stick together Jackie discovers life transforming information. Sergio tries to overcome it all by focusing on his future in basketball but, when money runs low he is peer pressured into another hustle. The plot is drama fulfilling without a dull moment making you want to cling on to every scene. The twisted, surprising, and unexpected ending will leave you in awe. See more 04/10/2017 I loved it. you'll get attached to the characters and the twist at the end had me on the edge See more 04/02/2017 This movie has trash talking in it as well as swearing I found some moments Funny See more 01/09/2017 Loved it. Drama. Suspense. Unpredictable! Exciting. Sad. Awesome. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In Philadelphia, a high-school basketball player, his sister and their older brother face life-changing decisions as they struggle to make something of themselves.
Director
Jamal Hill
Producer
Charles E. Alston, Ron Robinson
Screenwriter
Jamal Hill
Distributor
Freestyle Releasing
Production Co
Flavor Unit
Rating
R (Language|Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 24, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$477.5K
Runtime
1h 29m