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The Women of Brewster Place

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A multigenerational story of the lives of several black women who call an inner-city tenement home.
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Nicholas Bell Fish Jelly Films (YouTube) A formidably staged time capsule showcasing the lives and experiences of Black women, The Women of Brewster Place is an underrated television classic desiring of recuperation and appreciation for its stunning cast and their tremendous characterizations. Rated: 4/5 Jul 3, 2025 Full Review Joseph Robinson Fish Jelly Films (YouTube) Humorous, heartbreaking, and triumphant, The Women of Brewster Place is the sort of timeless portrait Tyler Perry should strive to achieve. Rated: 4/5 Aug 11, 2024 Full Review Jourdain Searles Thrillist A thoughtful meditation on solidarity and the way that oppression can make us tear ourselves apart, but empathy and shared goals can bring us back together. Aug 26, 2019 Full Review Kari Croop Common Sense Media Classic miniseries tackles weighty women's issues. Rated: 3/5 May 4, 2012 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Engaging portrait of seven women in a ghetto tenement who are struggling to overcome the hardships of poverty and the disappointments of shattered dreams. Jul 10, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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adam b Some really great writing and some killer performances, but it still feels too melodramatic. Nonetheless, a decent drama that will probably jerk them tears Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review ashley h The Women of Brewster Place is an excellent film. It is about a group of strong-willed women who live in the same rundown housing project located on Brewster Place. Oprah Winfrey and Mary Alice give amazing performances. The teleplay is well written. Donna Deitch did a great job directing this TV movie. I enjoyed watching this TV movie because of the drama. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member An Oprah Winfrey Produced Film with an all Star Cast, quite Good Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member AWESOME MOVIE, A MUST SEE, VERY HEARTFELT AND OPRAH DOES AN AWESOME JOB.WE REALLY NEED MORE MOVIES LIKE THIS, THE MOVIE IS 3 HOURS LONG BUT WELL WORTH IT, GRAB A HOT CUP OF TEA, A NICE BLANKET AND SNUGGLE UP AND GET READY FOR A WONDERFUL MOVIE NIGHT. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member A true classic. One of my favorites! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the best movies ever made... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Donna Deitch

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Oprah Winfrey

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Robin Givens

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Moses Gunn

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Mary Alice

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Olivia Cole

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Movie Info

Synopsis A multigenerational story of the lives of several black women who call an inner-city tenement home.
Director
Donna Deitch
Production Co
Harpo Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 3, 2021
Runtime
2h 59m
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