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For The Love Of Movies... Can We Talk?Acclaimed Danny Glover Drama "The Harimaya Bridge" Gets DVD/Blu-ray Release Date + New Trailer
We covered this film on the old S&A site, while it was still playing the festival circuit, and when it enjoyed a lengthy though limited theatrical run in 2010.
According to Box Office Mojo, it totaled roughly $55,000 in ticket sales, playing in theaters from March through September of last year, and was well-reviewed by critics.
Directed by Aaron Woolfolk, I learned last week that The Harimaya Bridge will receive a DVD/Blu-ray release on October 18th, which is good news for those who never got the opportunity to see it in theaters. And with this news of its home video release, a brand new trailer was recut to market it, which I embedded below.
Here's a brief recap of the film:
Executive produced by Danny Glover (who also co-stars in it),
By the way, Woolfolk is said to be the first African American to make a feature film in Japan.
CLICK HERE to check out a revealing interview with director Aaron, in which he talks about his experiences in Japan that led up to the film's creation, and then watch its new trailer below:
3 Comments
AccidentalVisitor | July 18, 2011 11:25 AM
The trailer looks very professional (don't laugh...that is a major problem I have with many independent black films) and the shots are beautiful. The music and shots are typical of those used in trailers for arthouse/indepdent flicks (not a bad thing). It looks as if it cost a whole lot more than what you would expect for such motion pictures. Storyline doesn't seem groundbreaking but putting a black person in Japan is at least unique for a movie feature. I'll probably check it out. Maybe even do a blind buy if I hear more good things about it.
Joe Doughrity | July 18, 2011 11:01 AM
Anyone who hasn't seen this gem should definitely check it out. A wonderful, mature drama with dimensions of Black masculinity rarely seen.
JMac | July 18, 2011 4:07 AM
Looks interesting.