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Romeo Is Bleeding

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A fatal turf war between neighborhoods haunts the city of Richmond, Calif. Donté Clark transcends the violence in his hometown by writing poetry about his experiences. Using his voice to inspire those around him, he and the like-minded youth of the city mount an urban adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," with the hope of starting a real dialogue about violence in the city.
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John DeFore The Hollywood Reporter 07/21/2017
Jason Zeldes, an editor on Twenty Feet from Stardom, makes an accomplished debut as director here, delivering a film whose polished aesthetic matches its social import and potent emotions. Go to Full Review Ken Jaworowski New York Times 07/20/2017
The portraits drawn of these young people frequently feel half-finished. As soon as a story or a profile turns compelling, the movie switches to another topic. Go to Full Review Aramide Tinubu Shadow and Act 06/08/2017
Though moving and compelling, there are just as many moments in the film that will gut you. Go to Full Review Cynthia Fuchs PopMatters 07/24/2017
8/10
Romeo is Bleeding makes clear that life in Richmond is dire, that options are limited. However, life here also produces poetry. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Jason Zeldes

Director

Donté Clark

Actor

Jason Zeldes

Writer

Russell Simmons

Executive Producer

Michael Klein

Producer

Rajiv Smith-Mahabir

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Synopsis A fatal turf war between neighborhoods haunts the city of Richmond, Calif. Donté Clark transcends the violence in his hometown by writing poetry about his experiences. Using his voice to inspire those around him, he and the like-minded youth of the city mount an urban adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," with the hope of starting a real dialogue about violence in the city.
Director
Jason Zeldes
Producer
Michael Klein
Screenwriter
Jason Zeldes
Distributor
The Film Collaborative
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Drama, History
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 19, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2017
Runtime
1h 33m
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