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      Killing Lazarus

      2015 1h 57m Drama List
      Reviews A doomed friendship develops out of despair between Thurgood Jacobs and Lazarus James. Read More Read Less

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      Leah Pickett Chicago Reader Even as the clock ticks, the narrative drags, in large part because writer-director Desmond Faison includes several unnecessary scenes and side characters. Aug 3, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member I was really blown away by the excellence of Killing Lazarus. From the script to the performances, this film deserves more attention. Remarkably acted, deftly directed, and incredibly produced, this film had me from the first scene! Riveted. I highly recommend this very timely film. Bravo to the team behind it!! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Killing Lazarus is a poignant drama that explores many topics. The film covers drugs and violence but also spirituality, mental health, and friendship. Killing Lazarus is a timely and relevant movie that has the spirit of a more modern and nuanced Menace to Society or Dead Presidents. Killing Lazarus reveals the reality behind groups that are too often reduced to easy one dimensional stories of criminality in most films and beyond. Killing Lazarus is produced by Issa Rae of HBO's Insecure, who obviously saw the value of this project and helped bring it to the screen. The project is skillfully written and directed by Desmond Faison. The cinematography by Will Novy is quite beautiful. If you're looking for a timely and complex film, I would highly recommend watching Killing Lazarus. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Movie Info

      Synopsis A doomed friendship develops out of despair between Thurgood Jacobs and Lazarus James.
      Director
      Desmond Faison
      Producer
      Eleza Faison, Elisha Greenwell, Ken Hamilton, Page Mesher
      Screenwriter
      Desmond Faison
      Production Co
      FINC Films
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Apr 29, 2019
      Runtime
      1h 57m
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