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.