Night Catches Us

– After growing up during the tumultuous 1960s, ex-Black Panther Marcus returns to his home in Philade..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
2010
Night Catches Us (2010)

After growing up during the tumultuous 1960s, ex-Black Panther Marcus returns to his home in Philadelphia in 1976 and reconnects with Pat, the widow of a Panther leader. Marcus befriends Pat's young daughter and attempts to conquer his demons. Interfering with Marcus's good intentions are the neighborhood's continuing racial and social conflicts, as well as old enemies and friends -- both with scores to settle.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

03 Dec 2010

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Tanya Hamilton

Writer:

Tanya Hamilton

Main Actors:

Anthony Mackie, Jamara Griffin, Sadiq Afif, Shango Rich

Plot:

In 1976, complex political and emotional forces are set in motion when a young man returns to the race-torn Philadelphia neighborhood where he came of age during the Black Power movement.

Awards:

8 wins & 18 nominations.

Gross profit:

$75,343

Production:

Magnolia Picutres

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
80%
Metacritic:
65%