USA,
1992, 100 min
Directed by:
Anthony DrazanCinematography:
Maryse AlbertiComposer:
Taj MahalCast:
Michael Rapaport, Kevin Corrigan, N'Bushe Wright, Martin Priest, Ray Sharkey, Jon Seda, Lianna Pai, Alberta Watson, Helen Shaver, Dan Ziskie, Bruklin Harris (more)Plots(1)
Zach, a student at an inner city high school, takes a liking to the new girl in class -- who just happens to be his best friend's cousin. Her name is Nikki, and she's a black student from East New York starting over in Detroit. He, by contrast, is a Jew with a penchant for black culture -- especially rap music. Zach and Nikki's relationship polarizes their families and friends, revealing hidden, underlying prejudices. Surprisingly, and sadly, internal beliefs as well as external forces rip the young lovers apart. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1993 - Michael Rapaport (Best Male Lead)
- 1993 - Taj Mahal (Best Original Score)
Sundance Film Festival
- 1992 - Anthony Drazan (Filmmakers Trophy Dramatic)
- 1992 - Anthony Drazan (U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic)