Sky Captain
Synopsis
Like many Black and Latino teenagers in his neighborhood, Gerald Hart finds adventure and relief from the pressure of poverty and disappointment by leaping from the roof of an abandoned building known throughout his community as the “Club House”. There, in spite of obvious dangers, he imitates Superman and finds happiness.. but the unhappy side of Gerald is gaining ground. He contemplates suicide and, thereby, encounters a strange spiritual phenomenon. “Sky Captain” showcases Reggae, Rap music and Breakdance. “Sky Captain” is original drama Written and Directed by Neema Barnette. Based on the impact of her observations as a former New York City school teacher.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neema Barnette
- Screenplay & Story
- Neema Barnette
- Original Title
- Sky Captain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neema Barnette
Neema Barnette
Department Leadership Roster
Neema Barnette
Director
Neema Barnette
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sky Captain
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What is Sky Captain about?
Like many Black and Latino teenagers in his neighborhood, Gerald Hart finds adventure and relief from the pressure of poverty and disappointment by leaping from the roof of an abandoned building known throughout his community as the “Club House”. There, in spite of obvious dangers, he imitates Superman and finds happiness.. but the unhappy side of Gerald is gaining ground. He contemplates suicide and, thereby, encounters a strange spiritual phenomenon. “Sky Captain” showcases Reggae, Rap music and Breakdance. “Sky Captain” is original drama Written and Directed by Neema Barnette. Based on the impact of her observations as a former New York City school teacher.
Who directed Sky Captain?
Sky Captain was directed by Neema Barnette.
Who stars in Sky Captain?
The principal cast of Sky Captain includes Ernest Hardin, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Lynn Moody, Reed McCants.
When was Sky Captain released and how long is it?
Sky Captain was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sky Captain?
Sky Captain holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).