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The Brother from Another Planet
An alien slave crash-lands in New York City while being pursued by two Men in Black bounty hunters. His attempt to find a place for himself on Earth parallels that of the immigrant experience.
John Sayles
Casts & Crew
Joe Morton
Rosanna Carter
Ray Ramirez
Yves Rene
Ginny Yang
Daryl Edwards
Steve James
Leonard Jackson
Bill Cobbs
Maggie Renzi
Olga Merediz
Tom Wright
Minnie Gentry
Renn Woods
Reggie Rock Bythewood
Alvin Alexis
David Strathairn
John Sayles
Caroline Aaron
Copper Cunningham
Josh Mostel
Fisher Stevens
Dee Dee Bridgewater
Also Directed by John Sayles
A dance drama work which, through movement and very little spoken text, details the interaction of several people residing at or visiting a motel or motor inn named Mountain View. Choreographer Marta Renzi and independent film director John Sayles were invited to collaborate on writing and directing this half-hour for public television.
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