In response to the other reviews, yes this is a stage play. It really doesn't feel like it though. It takes place on one set, and you can clearly see one of the cameras at certain points, but I don't see how that can make this worth two or three stars.
Besides that, this play tells you how so many people feel, and why they feel that way. If you are conservative, you probably aren't even considering watching a Spike Lee joint, but if you are opened to hearing a story that many people go through, I think you'll learn quite a lot. There are some cuts to the audience that show you that these characters are based on real events that happen to so many black people. It'll make you laugh, cry, and think. I would recommend to many. As a film student, I admire this work. The actors (especially Julian Parker - WOW) are great at keeping you engaged, and there are other surprises that will keep you wondering what will happen next. I began it by playing it in the background of playing on my phone, but put it down pretty quickly.
Besides that, this play tells you how so many people feel, and why they feel that way. If you are conservative, you probably aren't even considering watching a Spike Lee joint, but if you are opened to hearing a story that many people go through, I think you'll learn quite a lot. There are some cuts to the audience that show you that these characters are based on real events that happen to so many black people. It'll make you laugh, cry, and think. I would recommend to many. As a film student, I admire this work. The actors (especially Julian Parker - WOW) are great at keeping you engaged, and there are other surprises that will keep you wondering what will happen next. I began it by playing it in the background of playing on my phone, but put it down pretty quickly.