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Passing Strange
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Passing Strange

2009-08-21 · 135 min · ★ 4.9

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A young black artist leaves his Los Angeles digs and travels to Europe to find himself. A theatrical stage production of the original Broadway musical.

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Directors
Spike Lee
Production companies
40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Apple Core Holdings, The Shubert Organization
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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StewNarrator
De'Adre AzizaDe'Adre AzizaEdwina / Marianna / Sudabey
Daniel BreakerDaniel BreakerYouth
Eisa DavisEisa DavisMother
Colman DomingoColman DomingoMr.Franklin / Joop / Mr. Venus
Chad GoodridgeChad GoodridgeRev. Jones / Terry / Christophe / Hugo
Rebecca Naomi JonesRebecca Naomi JonesSherry / Renata / Desi

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