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Actors: Alfred Woodard, Delroy Lindo, Zelda Harris
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about Crooklyn |
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This dramtic semi-autobiographical film is set in early 1970's New York. The movie shows similarities of director Spike Lee's memories growing up with his parents and family.
Troy Carmichael, a nine year old girl wise before her time tells a tale throughout the film of both herself and family interacting with zany neighbors (one in particular that is reclusive and racist towards the children), personal family issues, but not to forget, the good times Troy and her siblings playing safely good ole games outside as other kids do. While there is great love within her family, she deals with four of her rowdy brothers Clinton, Wendell, Nate and Joseph who she often get into arguments with. Despite sibling problems, her mother Carolyn a school teacher knows just how to keep the family together. Her father Woody that once made decent money playing pop music, thrown it all away by becoming a now struggling musician who spends most of his time woring on more serious composition- without no income coming in the household. This often frustates Carolyn as she is carrying the weigh of keeping her kids in order as well being the finanical supporter in the family. At times Carolyn and Woody get into disagreements which Woody leaves the family from time to time. Later Troy is sent away for the holidays to visit relatives and a young cousin as she need someone of the same gender as herself to connect with.
--Alicia M., Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of Crooklyn |
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Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 1980's-1999
Kids growing up/acting up?
Yes
Kids:
- general coming of age story
Ethnic/Regional/Gender story?
Yes
Story of city/rural life?
- Big City
Culture of surrounding area:
- American Black
Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Profession/status:
- student
Age:
- a kid
Hair color?
- brunette (Black)
Body type
- (woman) skinny
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Black
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Hair color
- brunette (Black)
Hair style
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn curly
Body type
- (woman) average
How much in movie?
- 90%-100%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Black
Main Adversary
Identity:
- general circumstances
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 60%
Setting
United States
Yes
City?
Yes
City:
- New York
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Movie makes you feel...
- thoughtful
If this is a kid's movie...
- Ages 10-15
If soundtrack VERY NOTICEABLE...
- Jazz/r&b
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