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List Price: $9.99 | | Label: Miramax
Salesrank: 33599
Released: July 20, 1999 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
DOWN IN THE DELTA brings together an outstanding cast of stars in an uplifting story of family, community, and friendship! In a desperate attempt to change her life, Loretta (Alfre Woodard -- STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT, MUMFORD) -- a troubled single mother from a tough Chicago neighborhood -- is sent to spend a summer in her family's ancestral home in rural Mississippi. In "The Delta," with the support and widsom of her hardworking Uncle Earl, Loretta finally begins to see a way to provide for her young children and reverse the downward slide of her life. A heartwarming, critically acclaimed motion picture also starring Wesley Snipes (BLADE, U.S. MARSHALS) and Loretta Devine (WAITING TO EXHALE) -- share in this remarkable journey to discover the strength of a family's roots and the power of unconditional love!
Description of Down in the Delta:
This family drama begins in a gritty Chicago neighborhood with a jobless, hopeless mother (Alfre Woodard) pouring her efforts into the bottle and various drugs rather than her troubled daughter and wise-beyond-his-years son. But the movie soon heads south, as the title suggests, when Mom and kids are sent to live with an uncle for the summer. Their lives change, of course, but that's the only predictable aspect of this 107-minute film. First-time director Maya Angelou brings her poetic sense to Myron Goble's elegant script, and the performances are uniformly excellent, most notably the always superb Woodard, Al Freeman Jr. as her uncle, and Mary Alice as her mother. Wesley Snipes takes a break from his action career to do some acting as Freeman's son, and the late Esther Rolle is haunting in the last portrayal of her career. The film's touch of mystery is provided by one of its most devastating characters, a candelabra called Nathan. Rated PG-13, but suitable for ages 8 and older. --Kimberly Heinrichs
Down in the Delta Reviews:
Down In The Delta Will Lift You Up! 
2009-07-31 - I can relate to this film today as much as I did when I first saw it in the theater with my daughter (Christmas 1998). I've had to relocate because of a base closure and also take in family members who had alcohol and drug problems and wanted to change their life. The movie didn't do good at the box office however, I bought my dvd copy to watch whenever I'm feeling down and need to be lifted. I liked all the characters from Loretta's daughter (Autism) to Aunt Annie (Esther Rolle (Alzheimer). It touched on diseases of the young and old in addition to struggles our families have with alcohol, drugs and unemployment and also companies closings and a recession going on. I liked the soundtrack from the first song by Prince (Don't Talk to Strangers) song by Chaka Khan to the last song (Where Would I Be) song by the Leverts (Eddie,Gerald & Sean). The song by the Leverts had a special meaning because the movie showed how the father Earl (Al Freeman, Jr.) loves his son Will (Wesley Snipes) even though they are in different states and how they come together when times get rough. I wished my sons could have seen this movie with my daughter and I but I let them see the dvd and they loved it. It is truly a movie that the family should see together. Loved it!
This is a Must See!!!
2009-04-13 - I am very please with the level of service and delivery time. The video quality is great
This movie is very, very emotional
2009-02-20 - I watched this movie on cable because the theater run was very short, as usual for many serious black films.
This movie struck an emotional part of my psyche and I cried. Not because of the actors and actresses, but because of the central theme of the movie, in my opinion, the story of Nathan. The story of Nathan in the end pulled together the entire plot of the film. If you are an African-American whose ancestors were enslaved you will definitely appreciate this film.
Great family movie
2008-05-18 - A realistic portrait of how families can overcome troubles. I loved watching it with my kids. I am a big fan of Ms. Alfre Woodard.
Down In The Delta
2008-05-02 - I have watched this movie over and over. It is one if my favorites. So uplifting! Every actor in this show is awesome. I love this movie!
