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Get on the Bus, 1996

Starring: Ossie Davis, Charles S. Dutton, Andre Braugher, De'Aundre Bonds, Roger Guenveur Smith

Directed by: Spike Lee

Written by: Reggie Rock Bythewood

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 120 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:6.7

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Get on the Bus can be described as uplifting, thought provoking, and touching. The plot revolves around being rich or poor, racism, and injustice. The main genres are drama and historical. In terms of style, Get on the Bus involves blaxpoitation, has a road movie structure, and stars an ensemble cast. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is set, at least in part, on a bus. Get on the Bus is located in Washington DC and Los Angeles. It takes place in the 1990s.

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Released on the one-year anniversary of the Million Man March, Get on the Bus follows nearly 20 African Americans as they ride a bus cross-country to attend the historic event in Washington, DC. The passengers--a diverse group of Los Angeles-based men--include a bickering gay couple, a pompous (and disliked) Republican, a Spike Lee-esque film student, a vain actor, and a quarrelsome father and son who are literally shackled to each other by court order. The fascinating and enlightening discussions between the men shed light on numerous issues concerning the African American community and enrich their lives in the process. Lee chose to shoot his film on super-16mm stock, giving it a grainier, more documentary-like feel--which, when combined with the naturalistic performances from the ensemble cast, makes an impact that is all the more immediate. Lee's camera and the actors breathe fervor into Reggie Rock Blythewood's screenplay. Standout performances include Ossie Davis, Charles S. Dutton, Andre Braugher, De'Aundre Bonds, Roger Guenveur Smith, and Richard Belzer (as the white bus driver). Once again Spike Lee delivers a poignant commentary on the state of African American affairs at the end of the 20th century.