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Mar 6 2006 R 1h 37m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

Reginald "Cool" Coolidge is a struggling actor, fed up with taking stereotypical African American roles and waiting for his big break in a legitimate production. Until this time comes, he works at his mother's boyfriend's gas station to repay him for covering his college tuition. One day at the station, his ex-fiancé - and one true love - reappears at the pumps after 3 years of silence. Cool discovers that it is 36 hours until her wedding to a local lawyer. As Cool embarks on last-ditch attempts to win her back, he takes on the biggest "role" of his life while also learning the secret to mastering his craft.

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Plot

Cool is a struggling actor fed up with stereotypical African-American roles. While pumping gas to make ends meet, he collides with his ex-fiancee after three years of silence. She is getting married in 36 hours. As the clock ticks on his life, love, and career, Cool stops looking at his watch and starts looking at himself.

Written by

Pete Chatmon

Directed by

Pete Chatmon

Cast

Dorian Missick, Zoe Saldana, Hill Harper

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Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

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# of Votes
591
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA