Dirty Laundry

 (2006)

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User Reviews

One of the best dramedies I've seen in a long time
Jun 06, 2008
Old_Movie_Man - imdb.com
I just watched the DVD last night. I laughed, I cried, I laughed, I cried, and I laughed again. The characters are so outrageous and funny. The issues and topics touched upon in this movie are so taboo in African American... Full review
Excellent MOVIE
Apr 05, 2008
an3232991754 - imdb.com
I saw this movie twice this morning, love it already. I love the story line and all the characters were in place. I think the writer/director Jamal did a wonderful job w. his first project out the running gate. I'm not... Full review
Dirty Laundry
Dec 10, 2007
dmcortiz - imdb.com
Dirty Laundry was hysterical! It certainly puts you in the mindset of a typical Southern family gathering. There were definitely some hints of Tyler Perry influence.Loretta Devine is always a joy to watch. She carries herself with a great deal... Full review
Gimme more..Gimme more
Dec 08, 2007
ceijhae - yahoo.com
This film provides an excellent representation of the universal family dynamic. It is dramatic while funny as the writer and characters craftfully deliver truths and revelations that underscore the human experience. Go see it! This is the best family film I... Full review
Good story & Great Performances
Dec 04, 2007
K - yahoo.com
If you get the chance to catch this film do it. Its a good story with an amazing cast. I appreciated the fact that the characters weren't written as stereotypes but rather as individuals. I enjoyed it quite a bit.... Full review
Falls Flat - Unimaginative and Pedestrian
Dec 04, 2007
dennhunt - imdb.com
I caught this at a film festival, and I won't be surprised if it gets pulled the weekend after it opens in its limited release in New York and Los Angeles. It's just not watchable.This is a disappointing sophomore attempt... Full review
Good story & Great Performances
Dec 04, 2007
kevin.revell - yahoo.com
If you get the chance to catch this film do it. Its a good story with an amazing cast. I appreciated the fact that the characters weren't written as stereotypes but rather as individuals. I enjoyed it quite a bit.... Full review
I got the chance to see a rough cut of writer/director/actor Malcolm Jamal's film at the Castro Theatre during the 2006 San Francisco Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. As an openly gay black man, he lends a particularly unique and... Full review
Enjoyed this movie...but...
Jun 15, 2007
R Gordon - imdb.com
I caught a screening of this movie last year in Atlanta, GA. While the depiction of the Rockmond Dunbar's character was a bit trite, that facet didn't overwhelm the story. Loretta Devine was consistent, delivering a wonderful performance as the... Full review
A Delightful Little Comedy
Apr 06, 2007
Black Narcissus - imdb.com
I managed to catch this film recently and you know what I'm rather glad I did. It's a great little comedy with some cracking one-liners and a fair few laugh out loud moments. For the life of me I can't... Full review

Critics Reviews

| Feb 12, 2008
Entertainment Insiders
Compelling characters, witty dialog and a family with their fair share of Dirty Laundry will be fresh and ready on DVD February 12th from Fox Home Entertainment. Dirty Laundry is a heartfelt comedy that tugs at both the funny bone and the heartstrings and will be available on DVD with a bonus photo gallery and special deleted scenes for the suggested retail price of $26.98 U.S / $37.98 Canada. ... Full Review
| Jan 09, 2008
Blackvoices
Touching on such black taboo subjects as homosexuality and how it affects one southern community, the hilarious film has flashed of brilliance throughout its picturesque execution. Early on, there were a lot of doubters because of the themes of the film, the sexuality issue," Jamal stated, charging, "but in some way that smacks of racism. ... Full Review
| Dec 15, 2007
National Public Radio
We had a chance to have on the wonderful Loretta Devine to talk about her new film , Dirty Laundry . Devine came into our studios with the film's director, Maurice Jamal, who was rocking a very neatly shaved fro-hawk. ... Full Review
| Dec 07, 2007
blackfilm.com
So unfolds Dirty Laundry, an out of the closet comedy written and directed by Maurice Jamal (The Skip Trip), who is perhaps best known for his numerous appearances on Dave Chappelle's self-cancelled series on Comedy Central. Sheldon (Rockmond Dunbar), a successful staff writer for a magazine in Manhattan, hasn't been home to Georgia in over a decade, and not just because of the demands of his busy career. ... Full Review
| Dec 04, 2007
Hollywood Reporter, US
The film's plea for tolerance is commendable....In fact, most of the actors could benefit from more adept direction.....The script actually has a number of promising characters, including Sheldon's sister and her sassy daughter;.... ... Full Review

News

Over a month ago, an independent film came out that dealt with an ongoing issue in society that most folks are afraid to talk about, the gay community. ... Full Article

While Maurice Jamal 's latest film, Dirty Laundry , is being touted as a story about a modern day prodigal son with a twist". I think it is more a story about what binds Black families together -- and what... ... Full Article

Chappelle's Show alumnus Maurice Jamal wrote, directed and costars in this broad comedy about family ties and secrets, but it's driven by Loretta Devine's powerhouse performance as a tough-loving Southern matriarch. ... Full Article

"Dirty Laundry" may be written and directed by Maurice Jamal, but it belongs to Loretta Devine. Taking control of what would otherwise be a trite and preachy fable about the need for African American families to accept their gay brethren,... ... Full Article

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