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Honeydripper
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PG13,2hrs 2min
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December 28, 2007
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Emerging Pictures
Synopsis: Tyrone (Danny Glover) is the proprietor of the Honeydripper juke joint. When business at the once-popular club begins to trail off and Tyrone hires unpredictable electric guitarist Sonny (Gary Clark, Jr.) against his better judgment, Tyrone's last-ditch bid to draw in crowds during harvest time has surprising results that neither desperate Tyrone nor the ambitious Sonny could have ever anticipated. Blues guitarist Keb' Mo' co-stars in a film written and directed by John Sayles. ~ Jason Buchanan, ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
John Anderson, Variety.com
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"... indie icon [John Sayles] lets his narrative gifts take the lead and the social issues follow like a tight bass line." Full Review
Nathan Southern
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Indie stalwart John Sayles's nostalgic southern period piece Honeydripper delights the viewer with its spirited exuberance. Though it might seem an obvious stroke for a musical drama to exude joy, Sayles ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Tyrone, Tyrone Purvis
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