Brooklyn Boheme

2012 • 74 minutes

About this movie

Fort Green, Brooklyn was home base to an extraordinary community of black and Hispanic artists in the '80s and '90s. Spike Lee, Chris Rock, Rosie Perez, rapper Talib Kweli, artist Lorna Simpson, jazzman Branford Marsalis, rock guitarist Vernon Reed, and poet/rocker Saul Williams are just some of the talent that resided in the area. Writer and narrator Nelson George, a Fort Green resident since 1985, takes us on an intimate journey with old friends who tell the story of what Spike calls "Brooklyn's equivalent to the Harlem renaissance". Filmed in beautiful Fort Green Park, lovely brownstone homes and comfy cafés, the film explores why this black bohemian community grew, prospered and ultimately influenced a generation of artists. MPAA Rating: NOTRATED

Ratings and reviews

One of the most phenomenal and relevant documentaries, I believe of our time. It seems as though people are beginning to understand the power of what "Intelligent Energy" actually is and its many functionality to grouping a synergy of creative components; which makes up the momentum to create openly. These are ideals uncommon to western civilizations, due to its alienated stance from the rest of the world and its marvelous cultures. Brooklyn Boheme exemplifies what that communication looks like as it is unfolding. Great work Nelson.

If you love BK, watch this! You will fall in love with true Brooklynites sharing their stories and experiences in Ft. Greene. Classic.

This movie explains best why I love Brooklyn and having lived there well over 2 decades it also explains why I left Brooklyn