Lackawanna Blues (film)

For the play from which this film was derived, see Lackawanna Blues.

Lackawanna Blues
Television release poster
GenreBiographical drama
Based onLackawanna Blues
by Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Screenplay byRuben Santiago-Hudson
Directed byGeorge C. Wolfe
Starring
Music byMeshell Ndegeocello
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerNellie Rachel Nugiel
CinematographyIvan Strasburg
EditorBrian A. Kates
Running time95 minutes
Production companies
  • HBO Films
  • Bellah Films
  • Good Shepherd Entertainment
Original release
NetworkHBO
ReleaseFebruary 12, 2005 (2005-02-12)
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Lackawanna Blues is a 2005 American biographical drama television film directed by George C. Wolfe and written by Ruben Santiago-Hudson. It aired on HBO on February 12, 2005. It is based on the play of the same name by Santiago-Hudson. Wolfe had commissioned the stage version.

For her work in the movie, S. Epatha Merkerson won a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2006.

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