JASON’S LYRIC

Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett, Forest Whitaker

Gramercy Pictures; Directed by Doug McHenry

Rated R; 118 minutes; 1994

Set on the gritty mean streets of Houston, JASON’S LYRIC is a captivating and heartfelt film of the often brutal struggle for survival in a big city jungle. Starring Forest Whitaker and Jada Pinkett, director Doug McHenry’s stunning film is a gripping, passionate love story set against an urban wasteland.

 

 

REVIEWS

"Sizzling hot with an explosive soundtrack!"

- Charla Krupp, GLAMOUR MAGAZINE

"A classic and powerful romance! Fascinating, moving and entertaining with wonderful performances."

- Paul Wunder, WBAI RADIO

"An exceptional, urgent drama with rare emotion and remarkable performances!"

- Carrie Rickey, THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

"JASON’S LYRIC has the boldness to go for big dramatic themes, for love, tragedy and redemption. The love story in JASON’S LYRIC is a reminder of how rarely, these days, genuine, warm romantic passion is seen on the screen."

- Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES