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Brother From Another Planet (1984)

A mysterious young black man lands in Harlem, unable to speak and possessing telekenetic and psychic powers. He is embraced by the community when they discover his gentle nature and uncanny ability to repair machinery. Little do the locals know, the young man has escaped from another planet and and is pursued by caucasian “hunters”.

CAST AND CREW
DIRECTOR : John Sayles
CAST : Rosanna Carter, Daryl Edwards, Joe Morton

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AWARDS / NOTABLES
  • Winner - Sundance Film Festival 1985 - Dramatic Non-Competition: John Sayles
  • Nominee - Sundance Film Festival 1985 - Dramatic: John Sayles

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