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Synopsis
A cast of distinguished veterans and promising newcomers headline this stark prison drama from first-time writer-director Jordan Walker-Pearlman. Hill Harper stars as embittered inmate Alex, sentenced to serve time for a rape he claims that he didn't commit. His link to the outside world is his upper-middle class bother Tony (Obba Babatunde), the only family member who's come to visit him in the half-decade he's been in jail. On his latest visit, Alex pleads with Tony to have the rest of the family visit him, admitting that he's in the final stages of his battle with AIDS. Through flashbacks, dream sequences, and real-time encounters, Alex interacts with the people who have shaped his life -- his parents (Marla Gibbs and Billy Dee Williams), his old friend (Rae Dawn Chong), and his therapist (Phylicia Rashad) -- and attempts to overcome the seething anger and resentment that have punctuated his time in prison. The Visit was greeted with much acclaim when it premiered at the 2000 Method Fest Independent Film Festival. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide

Cast

Obba Babatunde Tony Waters
Rae Dawn Chong Felicia McDonald
David Clennon Bill Brenner
Marla Gibbs Lois Waters
Phylicia Rashad Dr. Coles
Talia Shire Marilyn Coffey
Amy Stiller Julie Bronsky
Glynn E. Turman Al Rheingold
Billy Dee Williams Henry Waters
Efrain Figueroa Max Cruz
Hill Harper Alex Waters

Production Crew

John Ndiaga Demps Cinematographer
Stanley A. Smith Composer (Music Score)
Jordan Walker-Pearlman Director
Morris Ruskin Executive Producer
Charla Driver Line Producer
Kosmond Russell Play Author
John Larena Production Designer
Mike Hall Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 2000
Runtime: 123
Country: USA
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Color type
Deluxe

Produced by
Da Wa Movies

Release
December 15, 2000 (USA - Limited)

Awards
2000 - Best First Feature - Independent Spirit Award
2000 - Special Recognition for Freedom of Expression - National Board of Review
2000 - Special Recognition for Freedom of Expression - National Board of Review
2000 - Best First Feature - Independent Spirit Awards