Brooklyn Boheme
Synopsis
Brooklyn Boheme is a love letter to a vibrant African American artistic community who resided in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Brooklyn during the 80's and 90's that included the great Spike Lee, Chris Rock, Branford Marsalis, Rosie Perez, Saul Williams, Lorna Simpson, Talib Kweli just to name a few. Narrated and written by Fort Greene resident Nelson George, this feature length documentary celebrates "Brooklyn's equivalent of the Harlem Renaissance" and follows the rise of a new kind of African American artist, the Brooklyn Boheme.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nelson George, Diane Paragas
- Screenplay & Story
- Nelson George
- Original Score
- Michael Furjanic
- Original Title
- Brooklyn Boheme
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nelson George, Diane Paragas
Nelson George
Michael Furjanic
Diane Paragas, Trevor Bayack, Emir Lewis
Nelson George, Diane Paragas, Leslie Norville, Nicole Nelch
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Furjanic
Original Music Composer
Nelson George
Director
Diane Paragas
Editor
Trevor Bayack
Editor
Leslie Norville
Producer
Diane Paragas
Director
Nicole Nelch
Producer
Nelson George
Writer
Emir Lewis
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brooklyn Boheme
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brooklyn Boheme about?
Brooklyn Boheme is a love letter to a vibrant African American artistic community who resided in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Brooklyn during the 80's and 90's that included the great Spike Lee, Chris Rock, Branford Marsalis, Rosie Perez, Saul Williams, Lorna Simpson, Talib Kweli just to name a few. Narrated and written by Fort Greene resident Nelson George, this feature length documentary celebrates "Brooklyn's equivalent of the Harlem Renaissance" and follows the rise of a new kind of African American artist, the Brooklyn Boheme.
Who directed Brooklyn Boheme?
Brooklyn Boheme was directed by Nelson George, Diane Paragas.
Who stars in Brooklyn Boheme?
The principal cast of Brooklyn Boheme includes Spike Lee, Branford Marsalis, Rosie Perez, Chris Rock, Carl Rux.
When was Brooklyn Boheme released and how long is it?
Brooklyn Boheme was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Brooklyn Boheme?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brooklyn Boheme was composed by Michael Furjanic.