Love Songs (1999)
Louis Gossett, Jr, Robert Townsend and Andre Braugher come together to each direct a short story, all of which are interconnected through themes of love and family. Set in the same predominantly black neighbourhood in North Philadelphia, these threecompelling tales tell the stories of an up-and-coming heavyweight boxer, a vegetable vendor, and a man who must protect a family member from the abuse of another.
Directors: Robert Townsend, Louis Gossett Jr., Andre Braugher.
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Robert Townsend as Champ |
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Andre Braugher as Ellis |
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Louis Gossett Jr. as Reuben |
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Rachael Crawford as Sheron |
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Lynn Whitfield as Jean Simpson |
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Sandra Caldwell as Frieda |
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Brent Jennings as Bunchie |
| Camera | James Bagdonas | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Charles Fuller | Writer |
| Directing | Robert Townsend | Director |
| Directing | Louis Gossett Jr. | Director |
| Directing | Andre Braugher | Director |
| Production | Claire Prieto | Co-Producer |
| Production | Charles Fuller | Producer |