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Historically important drama from director Michael Roemer that was the first film with a mainly black cast aimed at a mixed-race audience. Reflecting the era of the civil rights movement during the early 1960s, the story, set in Alabama, follows the trials of railroad worker Duff (Ivan Dixon) who falls in love with, and marries, preacher's daughter Josie (Abbey Lincoln). Trying to settle down to life in the town, Duff soon comes face-to-face with the ingrained racial hostility of his bosses, and is forced to come to terms with the lack of respect and dignity afforded him by the town's population. As the couple attempt to surmount their problems and live their lives, they realise that their love for each other can overcome even the sturdiest of barriers.
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By Tony....
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A very Good Story.
Moving
heartfelt
And I would say ground breaking.
A discrete view of the American civil rights movement.
Moving
heartfelt
And I would say ground breaking.
A discrete view of the American civil rights movement.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By lee moran
Format:DVD
Nothing but a man is a film that concentrates on the struggle and hardship of the blackman in the 60s.It tells the story of duff a rail worker who falls for a teacher from the local village.After settling down and getting medeocre paid work duff then is confronted by racial taunts which on the rail road he never had to put up with,which he doesnt.Great soundtrack to this film,little stevie wonder,mary wells,the vandellas,the miracles and the marvelettes.If you like 60s films youll like this.
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Nothing But A Man is one of the great hidden gems of American independent cinema. It tells the simple story of a man and woman in love, trying to endure the hardships of life as a "coloured" in Mississippi in the early `60s. Told with restraint, compassion and lovely observation, the film is also beautifully acted and gloriously shot.
The film's ultimate power is to show you that racism is not just about blatant verbal or physical abuse. The cuts that run the deepest have to do with the role to which black people were expected to succumb in order to avoid being considered "trouble". The film is infused with quiet outrage but also with an overwhelming sense of dignity. Under all of this, is lovely and very human relationship which acts as the heart and soul of the film.
Ivan Dixon manages to balance all of this impeccably in the lead role, making it impossible not to identify with him, even when we don't like him. Abbey Lincoln is simply adorable as his wife, who brings a different kind of quiet pathos to the story. Look out for a very early appearance by the great Yaphet Kotto, as well as supporting roles from Julius Harris and Gloria Foster.
The DVD itself is a glorious thing. The picture quality is simply stunning and the sound is fine. There is absolutely nothing in the way of extra features, but the quality of the movie and the presentation more than justify picking this up.
The film's ultimate power is to show you that racism is not just about blatant verbal or physical abuse. The cuts that run the deepest have to do with the role to which black people were expected to succumb in order to avoid being considered "trouble". The film is infused with quiet outrage but also with an overwhelming sense of dignity. Under all of this, is lovely and very human relationship which acts as the heart and soul of the film.
Ivan Dixon manages to balance all of this impeccably in the lead role, making it impossible not to identify with him, even when we don't like him. Abbey Lincoln is simply adorable as his wife, who brings a different kind of quiet pathos to the story. Look out for a very early appearance by the great Yaphet Kotto, as well as supporting roles from Julius Harris and Gloria Foster.
The DVD itself is a glorious thing. The picture quality is simply stunning and the sound is fine. There is absolutely nothing in the way of extra features, but the quality of the movie and the presentation more than justify picking this up.
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