Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored

1995
PG
1 h 55 min

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Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (1995)

Adicionar um enredo no seu idiomaA narrator tells the story of his childhood years in a tightly knit Afro-American community in the deep south under racial segregation.A narrator tells the story of his childhood years in a tightly knit Afro-American community in the deep south under racial segregation.A narrator tells the story of his childhood years in a tightly knit Afro-American community in the deep south under racial segregation.

Direção
- Tim Reid
Roteiristas
- Clifton L. Taulbert
- Paul W. Cooper
Artistas

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7,4/10

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Direção
- Tim Reid
Roteiristas
- Clifton L. Taulbert
- Paul W. Cooper
Artistas

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- 3 vitórias e 2 indicações no total

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When Melvin tells the group of elders all the benefits of living up North, he says that Colored men even drive buses. Preacher Hurn replies "Shut yo' mouth!" Isaac Hayes wrote the theme to Shaft (1971), and Richard Roundtree played the titular character.

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narrator: Everyone clung to the idea that if you worked hard, you get a piece of the American dream.

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Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Screamers/Richard III/Bed of Roses/Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored/Angels and Insects (1996)

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Written and Performed by Lionel Cole

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A special film, heartfelt, soft spoken.

Tim Reid has not been that guy from WKRP' for some time now. And no, he wasn't Isaac on The Love Boat either. He still finds himself in too many schlocky TV movies, and weak situation comedies. One must pay the rent, and no one can argue with that.

More and more a champion of black film, he has been careful, deliberate in his choice of projects. Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored, elevates him, appropriately, as a serious filmmaker, black, white, or otherwise.

This is not a new' film, but it is a different approach. An insightful look into Afro-American existence during turbulent times, the focus is on the community, rather than the oppression, the individuals rather than the cause. The result is every bit as effective in getting the message across. You get more flies with honey'

Al Freeman Jr. gets a well-deserved opportunity to show that he's not just some kind of TV Morgan Freeman. His portrayal of Poppa, the family patriarch is wonderful and slighted unfortunately by the Academy. Even the Image awards overlooked him, preferring to bestow honor on the over-cooked and under-talented Phylicia Rashad, one of the only weak links in this strong cast. Bernie Casey and Richard Roundtree both play well against their macho-type.

Don't expect to be hit over the head with the ideas of this film. Just let it ease you on down the road, and, take a look around, every so often as you do.