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Movie Info
Based on a true story, "Our America" is a stark portrait of the urban ghetto landscape as seen through the eyes of two young African-American teens, LeAlan Jones (Roderick Pannell) and Lloyd Newman (Brandon Hammond). Under a radio producer's guidance and mentoring, the boys create a disturbing and remarkable documentary about life in the ghettos.
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Rating: TVPG (L|V)
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Genre: Drama
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Original Language: English
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Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
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Producer: Eda Hallinan
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Writer: David Isay, LeAlan Jones, Lloyd Newman, Gordon Rayfield
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Release Date (Theaters): original
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Cast & Crew

Josh Charles
David Isay

Vanessa Williams
Sandra Williams

Roderick Pannell
LeAlan Jones

Brandon Hammond
Lloyd Newman

Mykelti Williamson
Graham Ellis

Peter Paige
Gary Covino

Irma P. Hall
June Jones

Serena Lee
Janell Jones

Djanet Sears
Tootchie Jones

Gene A. Mack
Stick Newman

Justin Mitchell
Lindell Newman

Mark Taylor
Duane

Daniel Farris
Elvin

Ernest R. Dickerson
Director

David Isay
Writer

LeAlan Jones
Writer

Lloyd Newman
Writer

Gordon Rayfield
Writer

Eda Hallinan
Producer

Joseph Stern
Executive Producer

Angela Bassett
Executive Producer

Armand Leo
Line Producer

Ernest R. Dickerson
Cinematographer

Doug McCullough
Production Design

Marion Pon
Art Director

Patrice Rushen
Original Music

Jaki Brown
Casting

Helen Mossler
Casting

Armand Leo
Production Manager

Laurie Mirsky
First Assistant Director

Resa McConaghy
Costume Design

Garth Brunt
Set Decoration

Bill McMillan
Sound
Critic Reviews for Our America
Audience Reviews for Our America
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Aug 09, 2013
The movie is based on a true story of two boys growing up in the projects of Chicago. They get the opportunity to be reporters for NPR. They bring equipment with them to school and around the community to show what goes on in their daily lives. The documentaries they made were controversial and original. This movie gave an insightful look at the situation and the lack of future image the residents of the inner-city projects experience. One of the boys had no future and the other may have had a future, with help they both had a bright future. Anyone studying a career in Justice or Juvenile Justice should watch this. 3 Stars 7-23-13
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