Night Catches Us

"United by revolution, divided by the past"

Dec 3 2010 R 1h 30m
Drama, Romance

After growing up during the tumultuous 1960s, ex-Black Panther Marcus returns to his home in Philadelphia in 1976 and reconnects with Pat, the widow of a Panther leader. Marcus befriends Pat's young daughter and attempts to conquer his demons. Interfering with Marcus's good intentions are the neighborhood's continuing racial and social conflicts, as well as old enemies and friends -- both with scores to settle.

Plot

In 1976, complex political and emotional forces are set in motion when a young man returns to the race-torn Philadelphia neighborhood where he came of age during the Black Power movement.

Written by

Tanya Hamilton

Directed by

Tanya Hamilton

Cast

Anthony Mackie, Kerry Washington, Jamara Griffin

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

3 Arts Entertainment, Wild Bunch, Likely Story

Languages

English

Awards

8 wins & 19 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
1,882
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
65
Popularity
NA