Lackawanna Blues

Lackawanna Blues

2005 · 95 min · EN · 5.9 (31 votes)
Dir. George C. Wolfe · Starring S. Epatha Merkerson, Marcus Carl Franklin, Yasiin Bey, Carmen Ejogo, Louis Gossett Jr., Macy Gray · Music Meshell Ndegeocello

“In the songs of life, every note matters.”

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In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.

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A deeply personal and moving tapestry of life, love, and resilience. It feels like sitting on a porch, listening to stories that weave together the joys and sorrows of a community, all set to a soulful soundtrack.

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