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Brother John is a 1971 American drama film about an enigmatic African-American man who shows up every time a relative is about to die. When he returns to his Hackley, Alabama hometown as his sister is dying of cancer, it incites the suspicion of notable town officials.
Aug 15, 1971 · Brother John: Directed by James Goldstone. With Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman, Beverly Todd. A man who returns to his hometown for a funeral may have a much larger purpose in life than those around him can see.
- (841)
- Drama, Sci-Fi
- James Goldstone
- 1971-08-15
Visiting his Alabama hometown for his sister's funeral, an enigmatic black man, John Kane (Sidney Poitier), is appalled by the discrimination and hatred he witnesses. There is a strike going on...
- 3 min
- 12.9K
- Black Film History
Brother John (1971) is one of the least known of all Sidney Poitier's roughly 50 films and one that was not received favorably by critics at the time of its release.
Visiting his Alabama hometown for his sister's funeral, an enigmatic black man, John Kane (Sidney Poitier), is appalled by the discrimination and hatred he witnesses. There is a strike going on...
- (13)
- James Goldstone
- PG-13
- Sidney Poitier
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- 95 min
Brother John is a 1971 drama directed by James Goldstone, starring Sidney Poitier in the lead role. The movie delves into the topics of black identity and social inequality in America. The story is set in a small town in Alabama, where a mysterious occurrence takes place.
