Prison Song
“He was her only son. She was his only hope.”
Synopsis
Elijah has been bounced from group home to group home throughout his turbulent young life. What has sustained him is his art. After a promised scholarship is taken away, Elijah ends up in a fight that result in the death of another boy. Now, sentenced to a minimum of fifteen years, the young man must find a way to keep his soul alive behind bars or turn into a hardened bitter criminal.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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(2001) Prison Song | Q-Tip - The Yard [1080 HD]
Type: Featurette • Published 2015-06-22
Top Cast
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Q-Tip
Elijah Dixon
Mary J. Blige
Mom
Harold Perrineau
Uncle Cee
Fat Joe
Big Pete
Ian 'Blaze' Kelly
Inmate
Eric McCollum
Thomas Wilson
Denee Rivera
Jolie Martinez
Justin 'DJ' Spaulding
Young Elijah
Javier Nunez
Eugene
Elvis Costello
Public Defender / Teacher
Fisher Stevens
Prosecutor
Snow
Officer McIntyre
Joe Paradise
Chief Berry
Danny Hoch
Harris
Bobbito Garcia
Brown
Hassan Johnson
Jay
Clay Da Raider
KT
Casper Martinez
C.O. Villar
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darnell Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Darnell Martin, Q-Tip
- Original Title
- Prison Song
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darnell Martin
Darnell Martin, Q-Tip
Alexander Gruszynski
Robert De Niro
Department Leadership Roster
Darnell Martin
Director
Darnell Martin
Writer
Q-Tip
Writer
G.A. Aguilar
Stunt Coordinator
Robert De Niro
Producer
Alexander Gruszynski
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prison Song
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What is Prison Song about?
Elijah has been bounced from group home to group home throughout his turbulent young life. What has sustained him is his art. After a promised scholarship is taken away, Elijah ends up in a fight that result in the death of another boy. Now, sentenced to a minimum of fifteen years, the young man must find a way to keep his soul alive behind bars or turn into a hardened bitter criminal.
Who directed Prison Song?
Prison Song was directed by Darnell Martin.
Who stars in Prison Song?
The principal cast of Prison Song includes Q-Tip, Mary J. Blige, Harold Perrineau, Fat Joe, Ian 'Blaze' Kelly.
When was Prison Song released and how long is it?
Prison Song was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.