Noel Vasquez, Getty Images
The Tanya Hamilton-directed film, currently playing in select cities, is set in 1976 Philadelphia, focusing on a Black Panther (Mackie) who moves back to the city to reunite with another ex-Panther (Washington). The flick has been nominated for a Gotham Award and the Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize, and stars the Roots frontman as Islamic convert Bostic Washington, brother of Mackie's character Marcus.
Collectively, The Roots have appeared in several films including 'Dave Chappelle's Block Party,' Spike Lee's 'Bamboozled' and Marc Levin's 'Brooklyn Babylon.' Black Thought, who acts under his birth name Tariq Trotter, appeared in 2004's 'Love Rome,' '08's 'Explicit Ills' and last year's 'On the Inside.' He is next set to appear in the 2011 indie flick 'Yelling to the Sky,' which also stars Zoe Kravitz and Gabourey Sidibe.
J. Cole Debuts 'Born Sinner' Tracklist
Pistol Annies Cancel All Upcoming Concerts
LoCash Cowboys Involved in Serious Bus Accident
Kellie Pickler to Co-Host 'The View'
Little Big Town, Trisha Yearwood Win Daytime Emmy Awards
Helen Lost 82 Pounds: 'Helping Others Is What Life Is All About'
News Roundup - Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's House For Sale, Taylor Swift Wins Video Award
LOOK: Teen Was 'Shamed' By TSA Officer For This Outfit
Tim McGraw Reveals What He Has Learned From His Daughters
LOOK: The Mystery That's Stumped Feds For DECADES
Lady Antebellum Perform Last Live Show Before Hillary Scott's Baby Is Due
Axl Rose Doesn't Look Like This Anymore ...
Taylor Swift Takes Home First MuchMusic Award
14-Year-Old Faces Jail After Wearing Pro-Gun Shirt To School
Stream Wale's 'The Gifted' Album
Kim Kardashian's Baby Looks Just Like ...
Couple Finds Ancient Skeleton In Backyard, May Have To Foot $5,000 Excavation Bill
WATCH: Porn Star Says My Dad's Angry I Ruined Porn For Him
Chris Brown's Girlfriend Sure Knows How To Wear A Bikini
LOOK: Can You Decipher This Girl's NSFW Yearbook Message?
Amy Adams' Bikini Body Isn't What You'd Expect ...
WATCH: The Amazing Moment A Trapped Fox Approaches Men For Help
Inside Kim Kardashian's Pregnancy Nightmare
Tamra Barney Gets Married, See Her Dress!
Like Father, Like Son!
EPIC FAIL
WATCH: Up To 15 7-Elevens Raided
Woman Sentenced To Die At 16 Is Now Free
Jennifer Aniston's Wedding Postponed?
6 Killed, 13 Wounded Overnight Including 16-Year-Old
'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Star Arrested
Helen's Secret Surgery
1 Comment