Get on the Bus
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Fifteen Black men gather in South Central LA to take a cross-country bus trip to attend the Million Man March in Washington, DC in October 1995. Among the attendees are an eclectic set of characters, including a laid-off aircraft worker, a man whose at-risk son is handcuffed to him, a Black Republican, a former gangsta, a Hollywood actor, a cop of mixed racial background, and a white bus driver. All make the trek discussing issues surrounding the March, including manhood, religion, politics, sexuality, and race.
Get on the Bus is a 1996 historical drama following fifteen Black men on a cross-country journey from South Central Los Angeles to Washington, DC for the Million Man March. Directed by Spike Lee, the film explores themes of manhood, identity, and race through conversations among an eclectic group of characters during their transformative road trip.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Richard BelzerRick
De'Aundre BondsEvan Thomas, Jr. / 'Smooth'
Andre BraugherPhilip 'Flip'
Thomas Jefferson ByrdEvan Thomas, Sr.
Gabriel CasseusJamal
Albert HallCraig
Hill HarperXavier 'X' Moore
Harry LennixRandall
Bernie MacJay
Wendell PierceWendell Perry
Roger Guenveur SmithGary Rivers
Isaiah WashingtonKyle
Steve WhiteMike
Ossie DavisJeremiah / 'Pop'
Charles S. DuttonGeorge
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When was Get on the Bus released?
Get on the Bus was released on October 16, 1996.
What is Get on the Bus about?
The film follows fifteen Black men taking a bus trip from South Central LA to Washington, DC to attend the 1995 Million Man March. Along the way, characters including a laid-off aircraft worker, a father with his handcuffed son, a Black Republican, a former gang member, an actor, and a mixed-race cop discuss issues of manhood, religion, politics, sexuality, and race.
Where can I watch Get on the Bus?
As a 1996 theatrical release, Get on the Bus is available through various streaming services, rental platforms, and physical media. Availability varies by region and platform.
Who directed Get on the Bus?
Get on the Bus was directed by Spike Lee, a prominent filmmaker known for exploring themes of race and identity in American cinema.
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