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Romeo Is Bleeding

Play trailer 2:54 Poster for Romeo Is Bleeding Released Jul 19, 2017 1h 33m Documentary Biography Drama History Play Trailer Watchlist
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A fatal turf war between neighborhoods haunts the city of Richmond, Calif. Donté Clark transcends the violence in his hometown by writing poetry about his experiences. Using his voice to inspire those around him, he and the like-minded youth of the city mount an urban adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," with the hope of starting a real dialogue about violence in the city.

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John DeFore The Hollywood Reporter Jason Zeldes, an editor on Twenty Feet from Stardom, makes an accomplished debut as director here, delivering a film whose polished aesthetic matches its social import and potent emotions. Jul 21, 2017 Full Review Ken Jaworowski New York Times The portraits drawn of these young people frequently feel half-finished. As soon as a story or a profile turns compelling, the movie switches to another topic. Jul 20, 2017 Full Review Aramide Tinubu Shadow and Act Though moving and compelling, there are just as many moments in the film that will gut you. Jun 8, 2017 Full Review Cynthia Fuchs PopMatters Romeo is Bleeding makes clear that life in Richmond is dire, that options are limited. However, life here also produces poetry. Rated: 8/10 Jul 24, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A fatal turf war between neighborhoods haunts the city of Richmond, Calif. Donté Clark transcends the violence in his hometown by writing poetry about his experiences. Using his voice to inspire those around him, he and the like-minded youth of the city mount an urban adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," with the hope of starting a real dialogue about violence in the city.
Director
Jason Zeldes
Producer
Michael Klein
Screenwriter
Jason Zeldes
Distributor
The Film Collaborative
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Drama, History
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 19, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2017
Runtime
1h 33m
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