Not often; in these present times, do we see an African-American movie with a message that’s also entertaining. Well, on May 6, 2011 the world will witness a great African-American movie with thought-provoking messages: “Jumping The Broom”. Elizabeth Hunter and Arlene Gibbs really did something great when they wrote the screenplay. The movie deals with a supreme case of Classism, and it’s funny; it’s serious and you might even cry.
“Jumping The Broom” is a story about two families: one from Downtown New York and one from Uptown New York; two different sides of the tracks. The film focuses on a wedding in Martha’s Vineyard where two families are meeting for the very first time. They are from two different socioeconomic statuses and it causes major drama & friction for the entire weekend. In the movie, Paula Patton is a bride-to-be from a wealthy family, marrying Laz Alonso who is from the other side of the tracks. Let the drama begin!!!
“Jumping The Broom” boasts an all-star cast: Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Mike Epps, Meagan Good, Tasha Smith, DeRay Davis, Romeo Miller, Gary Dourdan, Pooch Hall, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Valarie Pettiford.
*Sidebar* – This was Mike Epps’ most serious role to date. Although he was still funny, he did a great job at being serious!!! And why is Lil Romeo now “Grown Romeo”?!
Great job to the entire cast and crew of “Jumping The Broom”. Finally, an African-American movie with class & character.
The movie is produced by: T.D. Jakes, Tracey E. Edmonds, Curtis Wallace, Elizabeth Hunter and Glendon Palmer.
Stay tuned for up-close and personal interviews with Meagan Good and Pooch Hall from EntertainmentReporters.com
