1982 is a 2013 drama film written and directed by Tommy Oliver and starring Hill Harper. It is Oliver's directorial debut. The film is also semi-autobiographical. The film marked the final appearance of actress and activist Ruby Dee before her death in 2014.
Plot
The film is set in Philadelphia 1982.
Cast Hill Harper as Tim Brown Sharon Leal as Shenae Brown Bokeem Woodbine as "Scoop" La La Anthony as Neecy Quinton Aaron as "Turtle" Wayne Brady as Alonzo Ruby Dee as Rose Brown Troi Zee as Maya Brown Chaz Dausuel as Terrence
Release The film premiered at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival and later made its multi-platform release in March 2016.
Reception On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 78% based on nine reviews, and an average rating of 7/10.
Sheri Linden of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Suitably low-key but sometimes under-realized, this drama is fueled by its working-class milieu and a heart-wrenching performance by Hill Harper."
See also List of black films of the 2010s
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