Our Song

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Our Song

R

Released May 23, 2001

1h 35m

Drama

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Follows three friends, Lanisha (Kerry Washington), Maria (Melissa Martinez) and Joycelyn (Anna Simpson), best friends and members of their school's marching band, through the hot streets of Crown Heights, Brooklyn. During the closing weeks of summer, the small moments and dramas that mean nothing and everything to a young girl navigating her way into adulthood start to accumulate. And the girls and their friendships change forever.

Critics Consensus

Graced with such a realistic feel that it resembles a documentary, Our Song is a sensitive portrayal of three teenage girls.

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Gavin Smith

Film Comment Magazine

Our Song is completely convincing and much more visually accomplished, thanks in part to Jim Denault's attentive vérité camerawork.

Apr 10, 2018

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Stephen Hunter

Washington Post

It's an astonishing movie, with a real-life feel.

Rated: 5/5

Jan 6, 2002

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Philip Wuntch

Dallas Morning News

It says something positive about human resilience under duress.

Sep 20, 2001

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Ren Jender

Bitch Flicks

The film is a treasure trove of thoughtful characters who are women of color.

Mar 12, 2019

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Renee Schonfeld

Common Sense Media

Honest, positive look at urban teens with mature themes.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 2, 2013

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Mark Halverson

Sacramento News & Review

Rated: 4/5

Aug 7, 2008

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Jim McKay's fine drama of three Brooklyn high school girls features amazing performances and has a real-life feel to it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

This movie bored me to tears. I had such high hopes after seeing such high ratings, but there was no real plot, poor acting, and absolutely no pay-off at the end. Don't waste your time.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Kerry Washington's assured debut performance anchors a solid coming-of-age film that manages to avoid the pratfalls of the genre. It's a gripping and captivating film that deserves a wider audience.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

Loved it wow I bawled soo much

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

Really good for what it is. Never believed I would enjoy it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

Love Kerry Washington

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Lanisha Brown

Anna Simpson

Joycelyn Clifton

Melissa Martinez

Maria Hernandez

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Synopsis

Follows three friends, Lanisha (Kerry Washington), Maria (Melissa Martinez) and Joycelyn (Anna Simpson), best friends and members of their school's marching band, through the hot streets of Crown Heights, Brooklyn. During the closing weeks of summer, the small moments and dramas that mean nothing and everything to a young girl navigating her way into adulthood start to accumulate. And the girls and their friendships change forever.

Director: Jim McKay
Producer: Jim McKay, Paul Mezey, Diana E. Williams
Screenwriter: Jim McKay
Distributor: IFC Films, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
Production Co: Independent Film Channel, Beech Hill Films, C-Hundred Film Corp., Journeyman Pictures
Rating: R (Language|Some Teen Drug Use)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 23, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $254.2K
Runtime: 1h 35m

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