The read
Audiences rate it 32 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 26m.
Synopsis
Controversial film about an underground organization that kidnaps and 'deprograms' African Americans who sell out or deny their cultural heritage. Spike Lee is the Executive Producer.
Ratings
IMDb4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Audiences rate it 32 points higher than critics do.
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael BeardenOriginal Music Composer
- David C. JohnsonScreenplay
- David C. JohnsonDirector
- Butch RobinsonScreenplay
Cast
- Eriq La SalleBruford Jamison Jr
- Vondie Curtis-HallRocky Seavers
- Ving RhamesGarvey
- Kasi LemmonsJune Vanderpool
- Leonard L. ThomasXB
- Nicole PowellLenora Jamison
- Eric PayneStokely
- Crystal R. FoxZora
- Vanessa WilliamsMali
- Michael RalphTrevor
- Billy 'Sly' WilliamsHuey
- Kim HawthorneHarriet
Stills
Themes
advertisingsocial activismpolitical satire