1982 is a 2013 drama film written and directed by Tommy Oliver and starring Hill Harper. It is Oliver's directorial debut. The film is also semi-autobiographical. The film marked the final appearance of actress and activist Ruby Dee before her death in 2014.
Plot
The film is set in Philadelphia 1982.
Cast
- Hill Harper as Tim Brown
- Sharon Leal as Shenae Brown
- Bokeem Woodbine as Scoop
- La La Anthony as Neecy
- Quinton Aaron as Turtle
- Wayne Brady as Alonzo
- Ruby Dee as Rose Brown
- Troi Zee as Maya Brown
- Chaz Dausuel as Terrence
Release
The film premiered at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival and later made its multi-platform release in March 2016.
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 78% based on nine reviews, and an average rating of 7/10.
Sheri Linden of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Suitably low-key but sometimes under-realized, this drama is fueled by its working-class milieu and a heart-wrenching performance by Hill Harper."
See also
- List of black films of the 2010s
References
External links
- 1982 at IMDb
- 1982 at Rotten Tomatoes
