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Brooklyn Boheme (2012): Cast

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Brooklyn Boheme is a 2012 documentary directed by Nelson George and Diane Paragas, starring Spike Lee, Chris Rock and Branford Marsalis. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Brooklyn Boheme (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Brooklyn Boheme About?

The premise of Brooklyn Boheme without spoilers.

A documentary celebrating a thriving African American artistic community in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, during the 1980s and 1990s. The film highlights influential figures such as Spike Lee, Chris Rock, Branford Marsalis, Rosie Perez, Saul Williams, Lorna Simpson, and Talib Kweli. Written and narrated by Fort Greene resident Nelson George, it explores the rise of a new generation of artists and is considered "Brooklyn's equivalent of the Harlem Renaissance."

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Cast & crew

Brooklyn Boheme Cast

Spike Lee leads the cast, with Chris Rock and Branford Marsalis. Directed by Nelson George and Diane Paragas; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from Nelson George and Diane Paragas

More films directed by Nelson George and Diane Paragas, best-rated first: Yellow Rose, A Ballerina's Tale, Thriller 40 and Say Hey, Willie Mays!.

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FAQ

Brooklyn Boheme FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Brooklyn Boheme, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Brooklyn Boheme?

Brooklyn Boheme runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was Brooklyn Boheme released?

Brooklyn Boheme was released on February 27, 2012.

Who directed Brooklyn Boheme?

Brooklyn Boheme was directed by Nelson George and Diane Paragas.

More films by Nelson George

Who is in the cast of Brooklyn Boheme?

Brooklyn Boheme stars Spike Lee, Chris Rock and Branford Marsalis, among 6 credited actors.

Does Brooklyn Boheme have a post-credit scene?

No. Brooklyn Boheme has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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