Blackbird
“Will you choose to be what you had no choice in being...”
Synopsis
Seventeen-year-old Randy tries very hard to be a good person. Since his father left, Randy takes care of his emotionally disturbed mother, and he's the kind of friend all of his classmates can depend on. As strong as he seems on the outside, Randy is hiding a secret inner struggle and denial of his true self. It's not until he opens himself up to love that he discovers that becoming a man means accepting who you really are.
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Blackbird Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Mo'Nique, Isaiah Washington Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-11
Top Cast
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Mo'Nique
Claire Rousseau
Isaiah Washington
Lance Rousseau
Julian Walker
Randy Rousseau
Terrell Tilford
Pastor Crandall
Kevin Allesee
Marshall MacNeil
Gary LeRoi Gray
Efrem Johnson
Torrey Laamar
Todd Waterson
Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgette
Leslie Crandall
Lindsay Seim
Libby
Hunt Scarritt
Mr. Brock
Nicole Lovince
Justine
Patrik-Ian Polk
Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrik-Ian Polk
- Screenplay & Story
- Rikki Beadle Blair, Patrik-Ian Polk
- Original Title
- Blackbird
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- RLJ Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrik-Ian Polk
Rikki Beadle Blair, Patrik-Ian Polk
Keith Louis Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Patrik-Ian Polk
Director
Rikki Beadle Blair
Writer
Patrik-Ian Polk
Writer
Keith Louis Brown
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackbird
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What is Blackbird about?
Seventeen-year-old Randy tries very hard to be a good person. Since his father left, Randy takes care of his emotionally disturbed mother, and he's the kind of friend all of his classmates can depend on. As strong as he seems on the outside, Randy is hiding a secret inner struggle and denial of his true self. It's not until he opens himself up to love that he discovers that becoming a man means accepting who you really are.
Who directed Blackbird?
Blackbird was directed by Patrik-Ian Polk.
Who stars in Blackbird?
The principal cast of Blackbird includes Mo'Nique, Isaiah Washington, Julian Walker, Terrell Tilford, Kevin Allesee.
When was Blackbird released and how long is it?
Blackbird was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blackbird?
Blackbird holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).