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Cornbread, Earl and Me

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High school basketball star Nathaniel "Cornbread" Hamilton (Keith Wilkes) is the pride of his urban neighborhood, and he appears destined for big things on the court and in the classroom. But a dare leads to a fatal misunderstanding when Nathaniel is shot dead by police who take him for someone who's just committed a violent crime. As police officers try to protect one of their own, members of the oppressed African-American community do what they must in order to find justice.

Critics Reviews

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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Oct 3, 2005
2/5
Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Sep 18, 2005
3/5
Scott Weinberg Apollo Guide Nov 6, 2001
74/100
Though a few overwrought scenes are reminiscent of a TV movie, on the whole this is an involving and touching film. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Dallas H @RT53171010 Jan 14, 2025 Baby Larry Fishburne is in this movie! I liked watching the film. It's interesting but has a touch of sadness to it. The drama isn't too heavy-handed with the social commentary. But it could have been skating on thin ice, though. See more Jul 27, 2018 This movie was fantastic. It is crazy how nothing has changed in 43 years. We still have the police brutality (even if it is accidental it should be stated), racism and the cover-ups. This is a movie the police officers and the general public should watch. It is s story about honor and morality for your friends and society. I didn't give 5 stars because some of the actings were good at best. However, we can see the powerful force that Mr. Fishburne was eventually going to turn out to be. See more Feb 2, 2017 A classic that's sadly even more relevant today. See more Nov 19, 2016 I liked this one featuring Laurence Fishburne in his first movie. It is very relevant in today's culture. See more Aug 23, 2015 loooove iiiiittt!!!! See more Aug 23, 2015 A wonderful movie-features a very talented 12 year old Laurence Fishburne See more Read all reviews
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Joseph Manduke

Director

Moses Gunn

Benjamin Blackwell

Bernie Casey

Officer Larry Atkins

Rosalind Cash

Sarah Robinson

Madge Sinclair

Leona Hamilton

Keith Wilkes

Nathaniel "Cornbread" Hamilton
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Synopsis High school basketball star Nathaniel "Cornbread" Hamilton (Keith Wilkes) is the pride of his urban neighborhood, and he appears destined for big things on the court and in the classroom. But a dare leads to a fatal misunderstanding when Nathaniel is shot dead by police who take him for someone who's just committed a violent crime. As police officers try to protect one of their own, members of the oppressed African-American community do what they must in order to find justice.
Director
Joseph Manduke
Producer
Joseph Manduke
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 16, 2001
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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