Description
Based on a best-selling autobiography by outspoken activist Sonny Carson (Mwalamu Imiri Abubadika), “The Education of Sonny Carson” is a thoughtful and sensitive film about the early life of a ghetto youngster who falls into a life of gangs and petty crime. Rap and hip hop artists, most notably Wu-Tang Clan and Lauren Hill, continue to refer to the movie in their works. Sonny Carson (Rony Clanton) struggles to survive in Brooklyn’s toughest section. The film begins with Sonny garnering honors as the best student in his junior high school, then reveals his transformation into a gangster. Soon, he enters prison for robbing a delivery boy out of $25 to buy flowers for a friend killed in a gang war. After Sonny is released from prison, he returns home to find his best girl hooked on drugs. He realizes that his life won’t change unless he rises above the violence, crime, and unrest of his urban environment. Bonus Features: Theatrical Trailer| Biographies for Sonny Carson and Michael Campus| Commentary by Carson and Campus| Personal Photo Album| Click & See Pressbook| Scene Selection. Specs: DVD5; Dolby Digital Mono; 104 minutes; Color; 1.77:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA – R; Year – 1974; SRP – $14.99.
I was very curious to see this movie because, I read an very good review on the movie, I think it said something like “if this movie does not make you stand up and be pride, then you do not need to stand”, or something like that. But, this movie was not complete. What did Sonny do with his life after he left jail? No one knows, because the movie was not completed. DO not waste your time buying or seeing it.
Rating: 2 / 5
Have not seen the movie in years, need to see it again before I can review it.
Rating: 4 / 5
I found this movie to be a typical low-budget independent movie. The movie displayed the despair of living in urban America. This movie was the fore-father of movies/cable shows like The Wire, etc.
Rating: 2 / 5
This movie gives a realistic and interesting portrayal of gang life. I enjoyed it but some parts were difficult to watch. The funeral scene was absolutely unbearable. It was grueling and disheartening. Although this is an accurate depiction of a gang funeral, the preacher was completely out of control! How many times was the line “Who killed Little Boy???” actually in the script? 100? Horrific! Each time I watch this movie I mute out this scene. Watching the police officers beat Sonny is also unbearable. Both scenes are an integral part of the movie but wayyyy too long!
On the other hand, I enjoyed watching the group of friends discuss their dreams of life beyond the ghetto. The parade was a scene that embraced the culturalism of the city and other recreational options for the youth it had to offer. Although the ending was sad, it is tremendously realistic and shows the struggles that are ever present in the rise from poverty and oppression.
Rating: 4 / 5
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Rating: 5 / 5