Lackawanna Blues
“In the songs of life, every note matters.”
Synopsis
In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.
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LACKAWANNA BLUES
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-30
Top Cast
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S. Epatha Merkerson
Rachel 'Nanny' Crosby
Marcus Carl Franklin
Ruben Santiago Jr.
Yasiin Bey
The Bandleader
Carmen Ejogo
Alean
Louis Gossett Jr.
Ol'lem Taylor
Macy Gray
Pauline
Terrence Howard
Bill Crosby
Ernie Hudson
Dick Barrymore
Rosie Perez
Bertha
Liev Schreiber
Ulysses Ford
Jimmy Smits
Ruben Santiago Sr.
Patricia Wettig
Laura's Mother
Jeffrey Wright
Mr. Paul
Adina Porter
Ricky
Bill Simms Jr.
Self
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Freddie Cobbs
Charlayne Woodard
Bill's Woman
Omar Benjamin
Ruben, Jr. (Toddler)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George C. Wolfe
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson
- Original Score
- Meshell Ndegeocello
- Original Title
- Lackawanna Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films, Good Shepherd Entertainment, Bellah Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George C. Wolfe
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Meshell Ndegeocello
Ivan Strasburg
Brian A. Kates
Halle Berry, Nellie Nugiel, Shelby Stone, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Vincent Cirrincione
Department Leadership Roster
George C. Wolfe
Director
Meshell Ndegeocello
Original Music Composer
Ivan Strasburg
Director of Photography
Nellie Nugiel
Producer
Brian A. Kates
Editor
Richard Hoover
Production Design
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lackawanna Blues
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lackawanna Blues about?
In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.
Who directed Lackawanna Blues?
Lackawanna Blues was directed by George C. Wolfe.
Who stars in Lackawanna Blues?
The principal cast of Lackawanna Blues includes S. Epatha Merkerson, Marcus Carl Franklin, Yasiin Bey, Carmen Ejogo, Louis Gossett Jr..
When was Lackawanna Blues released and how long is it?
Lackawanna Blues was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Lackawanna Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lackawanna Blues was composed by Meshell Ndegeocello.