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Get on the Bus (1996)

"On October 16, 1996, the one year anniversary of the Million Man March, Spike Lee invites you to lift your head, raise your voice, and...get on the bus."

6.419962h 2mEN
HistoryAdventureDrama

Directed by Spike Lee

Rating

6.4/10

Runtime

2h 2m

Language

EN

Release

October 16, 1996

Director

Spike Lee

Official Trailer

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Overview

Fifteen Black men gather in South Central LA to take a cross-country bus trip to attend the Million Man March in Washington, DC in October 1995. Among the attendees are an eclectic set of characters, including a laid-off aircraft worker, a man whose at-risk son is handcuffed to him, a Black Republic...

Cast

Richard Belzer

Richard Belzer

Rick

De'Aundre Bonds

De'Aundre Bonds

Evan Thomas, Jr. / 'Smooth'

Andre Braugher

Andre Braugher

Philip 'Flip'

Thomas Jefferson Byrd

Thomas Jefferson Byrd

Evan Thomas, Sr.

Gabriel Casseus

Gabriel Casseus

Jamal

Albert Hall

Albert Hall

Craig

Hill Harper

Hill Harper

Xavier 'X' Moore

Harry Lennix

Harry Lennix

Randall

Bernie Mac

Bernie Mac

Jay

Wendell Pierce

Wendell Pierce

Wendell Perry

Roger Guenveur Smith

Roger Guenveur Smith

Gary Rivers

Isaiah Washington

Isaiah Washington

Kyle

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Get on the Bus (1996), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Fifteen Black men gather in South Central LA to take a cross-country bus trip to attend the Million Man March in Washington, DC in October 1995. Among the attendees are an eclectic set of characters, including a laid-off aircraft worker, a man whose at-risk son is handcuffed to him, a Black Republican, a former gangsta, a Hollywood actor, a cop of mixed racial background, and a white bus driver. All make the trek discussing issues surrounding the March, including manhood, religion, politics, sexuality, and race.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Get on the Bus. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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