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School Daze (1988)
Released By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Spike Lee
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Giancarlo Esposito, Joe Seneca, Laurence Fishburne, Ossie Davis, Spike Lee, Tisha Campbell
Published ID: 651
UPC: 043396058347, 043396102880, 043396058347,
Plot: Fraternity and sorority members clash with the other students at a historically black university in this politically charged musical, which marked the sophomore feature from director Spike Lee. Dap (Laurence Fishburne) is a politically conscious brother who leads anti-apartheid demonstrations and eschews the social climbing of the Greek system. But Half-Pint (Lee), his craven young cousin, is willing to endure any humiliation to join the manly Gamma fraternity. As Half-Pint tries unsuccessfully to impress the Gammas with his inept womanizing, Dap engages in philosophical debates with Rachel (Kyme), his girlfriend. Meanwhile, the light-skinned, straight-haired sisters of the Gamma Ray sorority battle it out in a beauty parlor with their darker-skinned, Afro-headed fellow co-eds. Eventually, Half-Pint gets the chance to join the frat, but only after a degrading episode with Jane (Tisha Campbell), the soon-to-be ex-girlfriend of his house president, causes Dap to lose all respect for him. Based in part on the director's experiences at Atlanta's Morehouse College, School Daze was also written and produced by Lee. Despite production numbers that included Straight and Nappy, a dis-fest between the wannabes and jigaboos on campus, the biggest hit on the film's soundtrack was the go-go anthem Da Butt, E.U.'s ode to shaking one's backside. Supporting players Kadeem Hardison and Jasmine Guy also co-starred on the TV comedy A Different World, another look at life on a primarily African-American campus. ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide
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School Daze
Added 10/5/2009

Good movie, but sad portrayal of how color struck students acted in college life: Light-skinned blacks vs. Dark-skinned blacks, greed, status, etc. Besides, it doesn't matter what race, color, creed, religion, etc. that we are because God created all of us! We are ALL BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!!!!! God Bless Everybody!!!
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ALL because of this movie, I couldn't wait to go to college!
Added 9/11/2009

If anyone wants to know what the "Black College Experience" was like, all they have to do is watch this movie. I was 10 when this movie came out and couldn't wait to turn 18 to go to college and experience what I saw from the movie. From the frats, to the many parties, to the "psuedo-Black Nationalists" protesting various causes on campus, to the step shows, etc. I was excited to go see the movie with my older cousins who attended HBCUs. I ended up going to a PWI, but was still able to gain the full "Black College Experience" b/c an HBCU was within walking distance of my school. I have some wonderful memories (that I will probably only share with my grandchildren, lol), This is a must have movie to put in your collection to enjoy on a Saturday with your old college buddies while walking down memory lane about your old "innocent" college days!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
GAMMA BABY! GAMMA!
Added 8/21/2009

One of the BEST Black folk film made! A Classic! Definitely in the top 10!! Life is like that in BLACK COLLEGES! WWAAKKKE UUUPPP my peoples! Spike Lee is a premiere film maker! True Genius! ....Peace.
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School Daze (Special Edition)
Added 2/17/2009

The special edition video has the sound track included. School Daze is one of my husband's favorite movies. When i got it for him & he saw the sound track was attached, he was so happy. It was like a kid in the candy store. The movie summarizes that the world shouldn't/doesn't revolve around any particular group(Race), everyone should have their eyes open. We are a humane society & everyone no matter what their back ground has something to offer. It's a must see!!
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School Daze Review
Added 11/4/2008

This was a really cool transaction, and it was my first off of amazon. I appreciated the timeliness and I got exactly what I expected, which was the best. Thanks for the service amazon!
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
School Daze
Added 10/5/2009

Good movie, but sad portrayal of how color struck students acted in college life: Light-skinned blacks vs. Dark-skinned blacks, greed, status, etc. Besides, it doesn't matter what race, color, creed, religion, etc. that we are because God created all of us! We are ALL BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!!!!! God Bless Everybody!!!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
ALL because of this movie, I couldn't wait to go to college!
Added 9/11/2009

If anyone wants to know what the "Black College Experience" was like, all they have to do is watch this movie. I was 10 when this movie came out and couldn't wait to turn 18 to go to college and experience what I saw from the movie. From the frats, to the many parties, to the "psuedo-Black Nationalists" protesting various causes on campus, to the step shows, etc. I was excited to go see the movie with my older cousins who attended HBCUs. I ended up going to a PWI, but was still able to gain the full "Black College Experience" b/c an HBCU was within walking distance of my school. I have some wonderful memories (that I will probably only share with my grandchildren, lol), This is a must have movie to put in your collection to enjoy on a Saturday with your old college buddies while walking down memory lane about your old "innocent" college days!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
GAMMA BABY! GAMMA!
Added 8/21/2009

One of the BEST Black folk film made! A Classic! Definitely in the top 10!! Life is like that in BLACK COLLEGES! WWAAKKKE UUUPPP my peoples! Spike Lee is a premiere film maker! True Genius! ....Peace.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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