The Brother from Another Planet
- Year: 1984
- Country of origin: USA
- Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi
- Director: John Sayles
- Length: 108 min
- IMDb rating:
He’s not just another out-of-towner…
Synopsis
The Brother from Another Planet (1984) follows an extraterrestrial fugitive who appears as a Black man and crash-lands in New York City after escaping slavery on his home planet. As he navigates life in Harlem using his ability to repair machines and connect with others despite his silence, he is pursued by agents seeking to return him. This science fiction film blends social allegory and understated humor in a story of displacement, identity, and assimilation.
Selected disc options for The Brother from Another Planet
| Extras | MGM DVD-1/US/OOP 2003 |
|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Director/Writer John Sayles | has extra |
| Interview with Director/Writer John Sayles and Producer Maggie Renzi | has extra |
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Notes
- MGM’s DVD includes a trailer for Casa de los babys (2003).
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