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Passing Strange

Rebecca Jones (Actor), Colman Domingo (Actor), Spike Lee (Director) Rated:
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Format: DVD
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 107 ratings
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Genre Drama
Format Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen
Contributor Chad Goodridge, Eisa Davis, de'Adre Aziza, Stew, Spike Lee, Colman Domingo, Daniel Breaker, Rebecca Jones See more
Language English
Runtime 2 hours and 15 minutes

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In this breathtaking film, Spike Lee captures the highly-acclaimed eponymous Broadway musical show written by singer/songwriter Stew (with music co written by his creative partner, Heidi Rodewald). Passing Strange: The Movie tells the semi-autobiographical story of a young black man who leaves behind his middle-class, church-ruled upbringing in mid-1970s Los Angeles to travel to Europe in search of his artistic and personal identity, or what he calls "the real." Picaresque misadventures with sex, drugs, politics, and art await him in far-out Amsterdam and hyper-militant Berlin. His eyes are opened ever wider, even revealing what he left behind. An absolutely superb cast, ably supported by sparing (but pitch-perfect) costumes, design, and stagecraft, bring to life the emotionally charged story with it's astounding original music, narrated and overseen by Stew himself. Lee's multi-camera coverage of the event (including backstage scenes) involves the audience in not only the text but the electricity of the ensemble's onstage adventure. Passing Strange: The Movie is a tour-de-force of creative collaboration and inspiration.

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 1.6 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Spike Lee
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 15 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ January 12, 2010
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Rebecca Jones, Colman Domingo, Eisa Davis, Chad Goodridge, Stew
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ IFC Independent Film
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002T4GY50
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 107 ratings

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E. Simons
5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing short of a miracle
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2010
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This play (and this DVD was made directly from the Broadway play) is simply the finest work I have ever seen. Each actor brings her or his own special talents and the sum is far greater than the parts. Stew is brilliant and poignant and real, with the courage to bleed. This is his story and its intelligence, importance, humor, anger, love and redemption will draw you in and not let you go. The dancing and the singing are unlike any other you will see-this show rocks and there is just no way that you can stop yourself from rocking with it.

You will never forget Passing Strange-I thank Stew, his band (Heidi sings like an angel) and the phenomenal cast (they are all amazing, but Daniel Breaker is a force of his own and I am not sure that it is fair that one person should be allowed to have that much talent) for what each has given me and continues to give every time I watch the DVD.

You owe it to yourself to own Passing Strange. Rock on!
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movingwordsandimages
5.0 out of 5 stars Yeah, it's awesome. Definitely.
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2010
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I saw this on PBS one night while flipping through the channels. Landed in the middle of the story and had NO IDEA what I was watching. "Is this a poetry show? Wait, is it spoken word with music? Then there are these German accents. And then, Oh, wait there's a story and singing and hilarity!" I was drawn in and further in and I have to say it was the most fantastic accidental viewing experience I've ever had flipping through channels.

The story is compelling and asks a lot of questions about what's "real" or important in life. It's a journey that anyone who's done any soul seeking will be able to relate too. I'm really glad this was captured on film. As too often happens with theater, the performance entirely evaporates into the ether at the curtain call - and if you weren't physically there (in NY in the short span of time the show played), then you're S.O.L. Thanks Stew and Spike Lee for documenting this and sharing it with the masses.
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J. Williams
4.0 out of 5 stars Passing Strange
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2010
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This is a stage production that was recorded on DVD. The play is about a young man trying to find his niche in the world. His search takes him from America to Europe. After the experiences of many expatriates he finally realizes that nothing is more important than family.
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baby crab cakes
5.0 out of 5 stars Great turn of words, Great performances--Most Enjoyable Indeed!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2015
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Stew is a phenomenal master of phrasing, hearing his words was worth the price of this dvd alone.
The cast is extraordinarily good. It took me a while to get used to the set-up as the cast are initially playing teenagers which seemed forced, but as the play progresses, you can see the breadth of their acting spectrum, and it is full-tilt wide open, especially Coleman Domingo, whom I can't begin to describe how much depth he added with his three character performances (each cast member plays several roles through out the journey).
I remember seeing Stew around Los Angeles in the early 90's, and was surprised when I heard of this Broadway smash hit. What a long way he has come since playing Goldfinger's (a 30-40 person dive bar in Hollywood) on the same bill as The Sugarplastic and other local acts of that time.
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Jerbear
5.0 out of 5 stars what an incredible experience
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2012
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First off I'm a hugh Stew fan and it goes without saying thst Spike Lee is one of the most important film makers today, ok with that said this was one of the best pieces I've seen in years. Incredibly thoughtful these people are so good words fail but words I must write. This is the best rock opera to date if I must call it that. It transends the color barrier, what I mean is I white but I related to so much of this I just saw some wonderful people perform their hearts out. This is a must see for anyone that has taken a breath, I guess that kinda includes everyone. Stew is incredible I don't think since Zappa has anyone put humor and life together so well and then put it to some wonderful melodies. I really love thia guy and his band. Stew and Heidi make a wonderful pair, a current day Lennon and McCartney.
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Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars A work of genius
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2010
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One of the best Broadway shows I have ever seen. Saw it twice, including the night before the Tony's (a co-favorite, it lost out to "In The Heights" for Best Musical). That particular performance was the most electric night I have had in the theatre. I say this as a theatre-going veteran. I also interviewed Daniel Breaker while I was working at an area radio station. He was a terrific guy to talk with and very humble and affable.

Sadly, the awkward performance at the Tony's did not let people see the real genius of the show. Having seen the movie, Spike Lee recreated the energy and excitement of the original production. During the show's intermission, he goes backstage to give you an insight into the actors.

Anyone who loves Broadway musicals must own this. It is absolutely brilliant, heartbreaking, and incredibly inspirational.

As I wrote...a work of genius...both the musical, and the filming of it.
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Bobbie G.
3.0 out of 5 stars International Search for Self
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2015
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An interested take on the journey of a young American throwing off his conventional upbringing to explore new cultures that permitted him to reinvent himself. It rambled a bit. The narrator who wrote and directed it, was wonderful.
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Rosiequeenofcorona
5.0 out of 5 stars The idea of a narrator on stage with the characters and I won't reveal any surprises here - is brilliant. Stew is brilliant
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2015
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I am one of several reviewers who happened upon this while flipping through channels and landing on a PBS station. I caught it near the beginning. I was so transfixed I couldn't take my eyes off it. The performance is near perfection. The idea of a narrator on stage with the characters and I won't reveal any surprises here - is brilliant. Stew is brilliant. That Spike Lee filmed it during the very last performance of the show's Broadway run was also brilliant. The cast and audience were well aware that it was the "Grand Finale" and it only adds to the excitement. I bought the DVD for myself right away. I'm buying the DVD as a gif for someone this Christmas. Another generation needs to watch this and pass it on.
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Darryl Telles
3.0 out of 5 stars Unusual Spike Lee film
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2019
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Not his usual genre this is for connoisseurs only. A televised film of a staged musical is difficult to follow at times and the pace and time is quirky.
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