Award winning actor Denzel Washington gives a rivetting performance in Spike Lee’s breathtaking film about music and love. Talented trumpeter, (Washington), is obsessed by his music and is indecisive about his girlfriends Indigo and Clarke. When he is forced to come to the aid of his manager and childhood friend (Spike Lee), Bleek finds his world more fragile than he ever imagined. Stunning cinematography, a rousing score and superlative performances combine in an unforgettable feast of the senses. Also stars John Turturro and Wesley Snipes.
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
304349
Language
English
Audience classification
M (15+)
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → African Americans in motion pictures
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Black films and programs
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → African Americans in motion pictures
Feature films
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Love
Music & Performing Arts → African American musicians
Music & Performing Arts → Jazz music
Music & Performing Arts → Musicians
Music & Performing Arts → Trumpet
Musicals
Romance
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)