Harlem Aria

Harlem Aria (1999)

DramaMusicComedy

An aspiring opera singer from Harlem teams up with a charismatic busker and a kindhearted hustler to share his voice with the world, and teaches his two newfound friends the importance of taking your destiny into your own hands. Anton (Gabriel Casseus) lives in Harlem with his aunt. He dreams of moving to Italy and becoming a famous opera singer, and though he's been blessed with a magnificent singing voice, his passion has made him an outsider in his neighborhood. Running away from home, Anton meets passionate street pianist Matthew (Christian Carmago) and together the two begin drawing large, appreciate crowds on the street. Working the crowd as they do their thing is Wes (Damon Wayans), whose natural charm always gets the cash flowing. And while life on the streets is never easy, Anton, Matthew, and Wes soon discover that by following their dreams, they may find a means of transforming their lives forever.

Director: William Jennings

Casts

	Damon Wayans as Wes
	Gabriel Casseus as Anton
	Christian Camargo as Matthew
	Malik Yoba as Luke
	Paul Sorvino as Fabiano Grazzi
	Kristen Wilson as Julia
	Eyde Byrde as Auntie
	Nicole Ari Parker as Clarisse
	Fenton Lawless as Sergeant Scanlon
	Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Manny

Crew