Cutting Edge
Synopsis
This one-hour verité documentary shows a day in the life of a successful barbershop on Harlem's 125th Street. The film shows the vital role community barbershops play as a forum for black men to discuss any topic, whether controversial or banal, sacred or profane, political or personal, in an environment of heated debate and/or male fellowship. Topics discussed in the film include HIV/AIDS, infidelity, gay marriage, greedy preachers, Bill Clinton, the world's sexiest actresses, and more. Though in some ways this is a quintessential black barbershop, where macho attitudes often prevail, women do play a role in the shop's conversations, and with the increasing gentrification of the area, a number of diverse clients (including a white gay man) occasionally enter the mix.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill McCullough
- Screenplay & Story
- Amani Martin
- Original Title
- Cutting Edge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- HBO, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill McCullough
Amani Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Bill McCullough
Director
Amani Martin
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cutting Edge
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What is Cutting Edge about?
This one-hour verité documentary shows a day in the life of a successful barbershop on Harlem's 125th Street. The film shows the vital role community barbershops play as a forum for black men to discuss any topic, whether controversial or banal, sacred or profane, political or personal, in an environment of heated debate and/or male fellowship. Topics discussed in the film include HIV/AIDS, infidelity, gay marriage, greedy preachers, Bill Clinton, the world's sexiest actresses, and more. Though in some ways this is a quintessential black barbershop, where macho attitudes often prevail, women do play a role in the shop's conversations, and with the increasing gentrification of the area, a number of diverse clients (including a white gay man) occasionally enter the mix.
Who directed Cutting Edge?
Cutting Edge was directed by Bill McCullough.
Who stars in Cutting Edge?
The principal cast of Cutting Edge includes Camilla Mathias.
When was Cutting Edge released and how long is it?
Cutting Edge was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cutting Edge?
Cutting Edge holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).