CROOKLYN

Alfre Woodard, Delroy Lindo, Zelda Harris

Universal Pictures; Directed by Spike Lee

Rated PG-13; 114 minutes; 1994

From Spike Lee comes this semi-autobiographical look at life in a Brooklyn family during the 1970s. A loving but careworn mother (Alfre Woodard) struggles to make ends meet and make a home for her unemployed musician husband and their five children.

 

 

Reviews

"CROOKLYN is rich in funny entertainment. A remarkable movie."

- Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

"An entire neighborhood of laughs. This is Spike Lee's funniest film."

- Norman Mark, NBC–TV

"Spike Lee is a gifted filmmaker. Alfre Woodard is spectacular. A dynamite soundtrack."

- Charla Krupp, GLAMOUR MAGAZINE

"A loving slice of pure entertainment."

- Juliann Garey, US MAGAZINE

"CROOKLYN is Spike Lee’s most affectionate work—marvelously enriched by the period soundtrack. Alfre Woodward does fine, fine work and Zelda Harris is a real find."

- Joanne Kaufman, PEOPLE MAGAZINE

 

BLURBS

Spike Lee’s version of 1970s Brooklyn is certain to fill your campus auditorium.