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Passing Strange

20092h 15mSpike Lee
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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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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What is Passing Strange (2009) about?

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.

Who stars in Passing Strange?

Passing Strange stars Stew (Narrator), De'Adre Aziza (Edwina / Marianna / Sudabey), Daniel Breaker (Youth), Eisa Davis (Mother), Colman Domingo (Mr.Franklin / Joop / Mr. Venus). The film was directed by Spike Lee.

How long is Passing Strange?

Passing Strange has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2009.

Is Passing Strange worth watching?

Passing Strange holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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