Dirty Laundry

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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