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Honeydripper (2007)
Director: John Sayles
Cast: Danny Glover, LisaGay Hamilton, Yaya DaCosta, Charles S. Dutton
6.7
69%Runtime124 min
RatingPG
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In 1950s Alabama, the owner of the Honeydripper juke joint finds his business dropping off and against his better judgment, hires a young electric guitarist in a last ditch effort to draw crowds during harvest time.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Honeydripper (2007), directed by John Sayles, received a generally positive critical reception, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 69%. The film's IMDb rating of 6.7/10 suggests a moderately favorable audience reception as well. While not a major awards contender, Honeydripper's depiction of the 1950s Alabama music scene has been praised by critics for its authenticity and attention to cultural detail.
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Fans of character-driven dramas and 1950s period pieces will appreciate the richly textured world of Honeydripper, the 2007 film directed by acclaimed filmmaker John Sayles. With standout performances from Danny Glover and LisaGay Hamilton, the film offers a compelling look at the racial and economic tensions of the Jim Crow era through the lens of a struggling juke joint on the verge of extinction.
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Honeydripper is a 2007 American musical drama film written and directed by John Sayles.
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