Mos Def

[btb87]

Watched it last night and it was great!

[Steeltrap]

After reading this thread, I think I'll catch this. I'm one of these people who are wary of the rapper/actor trend, but it sounds like Mos Def has skills and talent.

[FeeFee]

Originally posted by Steeltrap
After reading this thread, I think I'll catch this. I'm one of these people who are wary of the rapper/actor trend, but it sounds like Mos Def has skills and talent.

Mos Def is beginning to make a name for himself in the acting industry.

[abaici]

Originally posted by Steeltrap
I'm one of these people who are wary of the rapper/actor trend, but it sounds like Mos Def has skills and talent.

According to Terrence Howard (love him), Mos was acting before he was rapping. Or at least, he was really committing himself to acting. He said that Mos was auditioning for parts 10 years ago. Howard went on a rant about rapper-actors and purposely excluded Mos from his wrath.

[Gyrl7]

Originally posted by 1savvydiva
I saw it last night....I loved it, loved it, LOVED IT! I found myself tearing up at the end. I can't imagine how he felt when he was at the banquet listening to the Dr's speech. I am pleasantly surprised by Mos Def's performance, I really enjoyed it.

I'm with you. I only had one word at the end WOW! It's amazing how we as a people do things and others take the credit. I thought the movie was great and Mos Def most definitely played that part very well and looking at the real Vivian Thomas, I don't think they could have picked a better person to play the part. I give it two thumbs up!!!

[pinkey08]

Great movie.. Mos Def is a good actor. I hope we get to see him in more movies.
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[1browngirl]

Saw this while watching Degrassi. This is a mini-series that will air on The N in 2005. It is based on the book by Jacqueline Woodson. Directors of episodes include Spike Lee, Bill Duke, and LeVar Burton.



Miracle's Boys revolves around three half-Puerto Rican, half-African-American, orphaned teenage brothers living in Harlem, NY and their struggle to hold their family together. The drama reflects the everyday lives of the Bailey brothers : Lafayette (14 years old), Charlie (16 years old) and Ty'ree (20 years old), whose beloved mother, Milagros (Spanish for 'Miracle'), has recently died and whose father is also deceased. Miracle's Boys is also the story of Harlem and the many ways the boys are impacted by their community, friends and their school. The brother's world revolves around everyday life, the school that Lafayette and Charlie attend, Ty'ree's job, and their block of apartment buildings where everyone knows everyone's business. But, the Bailey brothers live together as a family on a trial basis -- one false move and all will be lost. Miracle's Boys is a series reflecting the humor and drama of their everyday lives as they struggle to hold their new family together.

For more info check out this link: http://www.the-n.com/ntv/shows/index.php?id=491

[RedefinedDiva]

Originally posted by 1browngirl
Saw this while watching Degrassi. This is a mini-series that will air on The N in 2005. It is based on the book by Jacqueline Woodson. Directors of episodes include Spike Lee, Bill Duke, and LeVar Burton.



Miracle's Boys revolves around three half-Puerto Rican, half-African-American, orphaned teenage brothers living in Harlem, NY and their struggle to hold their family together. The drama reflects the everyday lives of the Bailey brothers : Lafayette (14 years old), Charlie (16 years old) and Ty'ree (20 years old), whose beloved mother, Milagros (Spanish for 'Miracle'), has recently died and whose father is also deceased. Miracle's Boys is also the story of Harlem and the many ways the boys are impacted by their community, friends and their school. The brother's world revolves around everyday life, the school that Lafayette and Charlie attend, Ty'ree's job, and their block of apartment buildings where everyone knows everyone's business. But, the Bailey brothers live together as a family on a trial basis -- one false move and all will be lost. Miracle's Boys is a series reflecting the humor and drama of their everyday lives as they struggle to hold their new family together.

For more info check out this link: http://www.the-n.com/ntv/shows/index.php?id=491

I saw this also. It looks like it will be GREAT!! Hopefully they will put it on Fridays right after DeGrassi so that I can remember to watch. Either way, I will find it. It's a cool story and I am happy to see the N feature an African-American family.

[Eclipse]

Mos Def is going to be in a new HBO movie (or series, couldn't tell from the preview) called Lackawanna Blues (not sure of the spelling. The Lt. from Law and Order (last name Merkenson or something??), Rosie Perez, Delroy Lindy and other will also star.

It comes out in February/