Preaching to the Choir explained

Preaching to the Choir
Director:Charles Randolph-Wright
Producer:Peter E. Lengyel
Richard Perello
Starring:Billoah Greene
Darien Sills-Evans
Novella Nelson
Janine Green
Rosa Arredondo
Eartha Kitt
Tichina Arnold
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Music:Nona Hendryx
Cinematography:Robert Barocci
Editing:Melody London
Jaycob Craycroft
Studio:CodeBlack Entertainment
Catalan Films
TV One
Radio One
Distributor:Freestyle Releasing
Runtime:105 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Preaching to the Choir is a 2006 American musical comedy-drama film directed by Charles Randolph-Wright and starring Billoah Greene, Darien Sills-Evans, Novella Nelson, Janine Green, Rosa Arredondo, Eartha Kitt, Tichina Arnold and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.

Cast

Release

The film was released on April 14, 2006.[1]

Reception

The film has a 36% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on fourteen reviews.[2]

John Anderson of Variety gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Despite the ungainly script and direction, the climactic performances — including one by young singer Anny Jules –absolve the movie of most of its sins."[3]

Bruce Westbrook of the Houston Chronicle also gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Nor does it sermonize at the expense of entertaining. Instead, it melds gospel and hip-hop for a music-driven tale of twin brothers who reconnect."[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Screen World 2007. Monush. Barry. Willis. John. 2010. Hal Leonard Corporation. 9781557837295. page 199
  2. Web site: Preaching to the Choir. Rotten Tomatoes. June 24, 2022.
  3. Anderson. John. Preaching to the Choir. April 12, 2006. Variety. June 24, 2022.
  4. News: Westbrook. Bruce. Preaching to the Choir. April 14, 2006. Houston Chronicle. June 24, 2022.