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Down in the Delta
starring: Alfre Woodard, Al Freeman Jr., Esther Rolle, Mary Alice, Loretta Devine
directed by: Maya Angelou

Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780788814204
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 0788814206
Label: Walt Disney Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Release Date: March 07, 2000
Running Time: 112 minutes
Sales Rank: 28144
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 1998




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This family drama begins in a gritty Chicago neighborhood with a jobless, hopeless mother (Alfre Woodard) pouring her efforts into the bottle and various drugs rather than her troubled daughter and wise-beyond-his-years son. But the movie soon heads south, as the title suggests, when Mom and kids are sent to live with an uncle for the summer. Their lives change, of course, but that's the only predictable aspect of this 107-minute film. First-time director Maya Angelou brings her poetic sense to Myron Goble's elegant script, and the performances are uniformly excellent, most notably the always superb Woodard, Al Freeman Jr. as her uncle, and Mary Alice as her mother. Wesley Snipes takes a break from his action career to do some acting as Freeman's son, and the late Esther Rolle is haunting in the last portrayal of her career. The film's touch of mystery is provided by one of its most devastating characters, a candelabra called Nathan. Rated PG-13, but suitable for ages 8 and older. --Kimberly Heinrichs



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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great family movie
A realistic portrait of how families can overcome troubles. I loved watching it with my kids. I am a big fan of Ms. Alfre Woodard.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Down In The Delta
I have watched this movie over and over. It is one if my favorites. So uplifting! Every actor in this show is awesome. I love this movie!



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Excellent Movie
How realistic and provocative. Very moving story and great actors. I am glad I chose this movie as it was very entertaining.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - "Down in the Delta"
This film is both heartfelt and funny. Maya Angelou had directed the movie in a straight forward style (no need for camera tricks or flashy embellishments here) and as such delivers a film that builds to an emotional, satisfying ending that should please all. All the acting is first-rate with an especially great performance by Alfre Woodard. The screenplay provides for a wonderful family story to unfold at just the right pace with some pleasant surprises along the way. And, although this is a story about a Black family, any person of any race will be able to identify with the characters and share in this heart-warming experience.
Richard Rosenberg, Producer

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