Brooklyn in July

Story

Synopsis

The story of Frank Walker, an African-American WWII veteran working as a chauffeur. It is the summer of 1945. The War is all but won. The U.S. is riding a wave of triumph even as the undertow of unresolved issues roils beneath. Frank, like so many other African-Americans of the time, is drawn to New York by the promise of better life only to be confronted by the same realities, fear, and hatred he hoped he had left behind. He struggles to keep his emotions in check as he strives for freedom and equality in this slowly evolving world. Frank Walker is a man scarred by a past that is lurking skin deep. Based on a true story and inspired by the song of the same title by singer songwriter Joe Crookston.

Director

Bob Celli

Writers

Bob Celli

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

17 June 2017

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Thaddeus Daniels

  Frank Walker

• 

  Suzette Gunn

  Beverly Walker

• 

  David Gibson

  Harvey

• Melvin P. Huffnagle

  Willie

• John A. Rice

  James Lauer

• 

  Stacie Capone

  Young Woman

• Don Downie

  Soldier

• Judy Krause

  Rose

• Frank Ingrasciotta

  Jimmy

• Lamar K. Cheston

  Ray

• Kimberlee Monroe

  Sybil

• Steven Russo

  Joe