Summaries

A group of white high school teens become involved with Harlem's black hip-hop crowd.

Set in New York City, Black and White features several losely related stories centering on a pair of documentary filmmakers, Sam and her husband Terry, in following a group of caucasian teens, Raven, Charlie, Will, Marty, Wren and others who try to fit in with Harlem's black hip-hop crowd who include gangster rapper Rich Bower and his music partner Cigar in landing a recording gig, as well as college basketball player Dean who is conflicted on taking a fall on a game for shady gambler Mark Clear who has hidden agenda for Dean and Rich.—<[email protected]>

Hip-hop culture in New York City attracts White kids from privilege and young Black men moving from crime to the recording studio. For the White kids, it's a fad they throw themselves into: the girls into sex and at least one boy into violence. For the Black men, there's expression and, perhaps, fame. Looking on, besides a gambler turned cop, is a wealthy couple: she's making a documentary of White kids attracted to Black pop culture, he's cruising for men. The cop, who's motive is unclear, sets up a college athlete to throw a game then puts on the squeeze. A very blond grad student moves from Black man to Black man. A D.A. worries about his career and his son. It's a mix.—<[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • intimidation
  • female rear nudity
  • homophobia
  • gay husband
  • timberland boot
Genres
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Music
Release date Apr 4, 2000
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Columbia University - Broadway & 116th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Production companies Palm Pictures Bigel / Mailer Films

Box office

Budget $12000000
Gross US & Canada $5277299
Opening weekend US & Canada $2212535
Gross worldwide $5541431

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 38m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital SDDS
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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