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PASSING STRANGE
February 16, 2014  | By David Bianculli

The Movie Channel, 8:00 p.m. ET

 

Shown on PBS’s Great Performances in 2009, this is Spike Lee’s filmed version of the semi-autobiographical stage musical by Stew, with music by Stew and Heidi Rodewald. It’s about a young black man who leaves Los Angeles to see, then live in, Europe, as part of his search for identity. Stars, reprising their acclaimed stage roles, are Daniel Breaker as Youth, Elsa Davis as Mother, and De’Adre Aziza, Colman Domingo, Chad Goodridge and Rebecca Naomi Jones in multiple roles. Stew and Rodewald are on stage as well, providing music, while Stew also provides narration. A very original, very interesting production, with some really catchy music.

 
 
 
 
 
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