Lackawanna Blues
2005, English. Directed by George C. Wolfe.
In the songs of life, every note matters.
In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- George C. WolfeDirector
- S. Epatha MerkersonRachel 'Nanny' Crosby
- Marcus Carl FranklinRuben Santiago Jr.
- Yasiin BeyThe Bandleader
- Carmen EjogoAlean
- Louis Gossett Jr.Ol'lem Taylor
- Macy GrayPauline
- Terrence HowardBill Crosby
- Ernie HudsonDick Barrymore
- Rosie PerezBertha
- Liev SchreiberUlysses Ford
- Jimmy SmitsRuben Santiago Sr.
- Patricia WettigLaura's Mother
Details
- Released
- 26 January 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson
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How long is Lackawanna Blues?
Lackawanna Blues runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is Lackawanna Blues on?
Lackawanna Blues isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 January 2005. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lackawanna Blues?
If you liked Lackawanna Blues, try Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland, Mo' Better Blues.
Who directed Lackawanna Blues?
Lackawanna Blues (2005) was directed by George C. Wolfe and stars S. Epatha Merkerson, Marcus Carl Franklin, Yasiin Bey.