Ripshin There is certainly quite a bit of potential in this film, but ultimately, it is a missed opportunity.Originally, I saw a portion of this film at a New York festival, around 2001 or 2002. At that point, the premise looked promising. Now, in 2005, I came across the title on Netflix, and decided to witness the final cut.The acting is fine, and the topic intriguing, but overall, there is something missing. I am puzzled by the other posts in here, that praise the film as if it were a classic. The flashback scenes establish a subplot that never sees completion. The older gentleman's age is disproportionate.Perhaps I simply do not understand the plight of the gay, black man enough to appreciate this film.

poets-1 BROTHER TO BROTHER will be added to the list of films I show my university class. THere has yet to be a film that so perfectly captures both the longing and the anger that informs gay American cultural history and specifically African American gay cultural history. Director Rodney Evans has managed to communicate the excitement and risk of the Harlem Renaissance and use it as a back drop for the challenges of talented gay African American artists now. This is imaginative, deeply felt, and lonely film making. For such a collaborative art form, this film has a wistful solitariness that hurts and heals.The cast is uniformly excellent, and the story is haunting. What a contribution Mr. Evans has made, what humane art he's given us. Eliot told us to "risk enchantment" in our lives, our art. This is just that successful risk.Don't miss it!

macbeth-6 Fantastic, refreshing and not such mature film making from an African American gay perspective ?ever? Wonderful.The Harlem Renassaince has interested me for years but this personal yet not over the top portrayal seems to capture the energy and the conflict so well. the ambiguity and unresolved issues in the film resonate. The significant number of low ratings seem to have come from folks who stumbled into this film by mistake. No possible way it gets a 4.8 average from people who might enjoy the film who went to see it or rented it. I can't believe there is a 10 line minimum for this site given that I have nothing more profound to say.

Prettygoldenboy I loved this movie! From the moment it began as we traveled over the East River, I was totally absorbed it this movie. However, be aware that it is quite "erotic" even though it is not explicit. I saw the film in Manhattan early in the afternoon. There were quite a few "Thug" types in the audience, I guess because it is a predominatly "black" movie. To my surprise, they sat through the entire movie, erotic scenes and all. I think this makes a statement. Perhaps the "thug" scene is just a facade and this movie gets to the heart of what many men, including Black men feel. This movie has wonderful performances from everyone. It's ashamed that it is not in wider release. Congratulations to Anthony MacKie for taking on this role.