Cornbread, Earl and Me
- Year: 1975
- Country of origin: USA
- Genre: Drama, Sport
- Director: Joseph Manduke
- Length: 95 min
- IMDb rating:
We’re gonna lick the world!
Synopsis
Cornbread, Earl and Me (1975) follows a young boy in a Chicago neighborhood who idolizes a local basketball star poised to leave for college on scholarship. As police mistake the athlete for a fleeing suspect and shoot him in the street, the boy becomes a key witness while intimidation spreads through the community and pressures silence those involved. This coming-of-age drama develops grounded tension, with police violence, community pressure, and moral responsibility influencing decisions.
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Notes
- MGM’s “Soul Cinema” DVD is also available as a “Double Feature” with Cooley High (1975).
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