Closedcaptioned english soundtracks are rendered in both dolby digital 5. Graham galloway, starletta dupois, lela rochon, dennis haysbert, loretta devine, brandon hammond, leon, gregory hines i. Waiting to exhale tells the story of four collegeeducated, middleclass black women who rely on one another to overcome a number of personal and professional crises. The numbers are a testimony that this movie caused a stir among african american women. Angela bassett waiting to exhale monologue gifs tenor. It revolves around four reasonably well to do southwestern suburbanites whitney houston, angela bassett, loretta devine, and lela rochon afflicted with the same malady. Advertisement the forest whitakerhelmed 1995 iconic film followed savannah whitney houston, robin lela rochon, bernadine angela bassett, and gloria loretta devine as they navigated the trials and. The women, who are all in their 30s, support each other through personal and professional challenges and successes. Find movie and film cast and crew information for waiting to exhale 1995 forest whitaker on allmovie. I am not sure how you get far in this work without a discussion of what it. Waiting to exhale is the story of four black women savannah jackson, bernadine harris, robin stokes, and gloria matthews residing in phoenix, arizona, in 1991. Sep 06, 2017 waiting to exhale 15 movie clip bernie burns johns clothes 1995 hd duration.
This was evidenced by the movie, waiting to exhale an adaptation from terry mcmillans best selling book in 1992 randolph, 1993. See the complete waiting to exhale series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Waiting to exhale by forest whitaker forest whitaker. Strapped 1993 directed by forest whitaker featuring starletta dupois, jermaine hopkins, monie love, tonya. The novel picks up 15 years after waiting to exhale ends. Waiting to exhale is a 1995 american romantic drama film directed by forest whitaker and starring whitney houston and angela bassett. She was recently seen in the faith based film mosaic, the inspirational drama boarding house, and the screen adaptation of the popular book true to the game. Waiting to exhale made its debut in 1995, grossed 65 million dollars, and was nominated for several grammys. A gifted veteran character actress, starletta dupois has breathed life into a bevy of unforgettable roles. Waiting to exhale kindle edition by mcmillan, terry. Sams lionel crew forest whitaker director caron k associate producer, first assistant director caron k associate producer, first assistant director david gropman production designer. While his family is in favor, the man struggles with the decision in this horton foote screenplay.
Starletta dupois is an actress known for films such as the cult classic. Babyface will actually be bringing us love in our homes in the form of one of his most beloved works. A message to our movie fans read more gift cards offers. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Based on a novel by terry mcmillan, this weepy melodrama about four. In terry mcmillans waiting to exhale the reader is introduced to four strong women at various points of their lives. Waiting to exhale is one of those books i should have read years ago.
Salary, married, wedding, spouse, family starletta dupois is known for her memorable work in films such as the cult classic friday after next, with ice cube and mike epps, as well as first sunday and. Mar 25, 20 angela bassett talks marriage, motherhood and waiting to exhale duration. Waiting to exhale 1995 directed by forest whitaker. Babyface will replay waiting to exhale soundtrack on ig. Starletta dupois lena mama younger appeared in the premiere of august wilsons the piano lesson, directed by lloyd richards, in which she created the role of bernice, and a halfdozen different productions of a raisin in the sun that have allowed her to play all three major female roles in ms. Literally every woman and her mama have become familiar with the lives of savannah, bernadine, robin and gloria, and i did also, but through the movie version which i love. Your girls will always be there for you when your love life hits a speed bump and waiting to exhale. Watching waiting to exhale when i was a bit younger, i did not totally understand the concept of their struggles, often wondering why it is that the one girl would repeatedly put herself through a man that obviously did not really want anything to do with her but for sex only to hook up with a man that she obviously is not attracted to just for. See more ideas about terry mcmillan, loretta devine and whitney houston pictures. Weve all been victims of the book turned movie letdown. Whitney houston remembered by waiting to exhale costars houstons talents were undeniable and vast, actress angela bassett says in statement. This study guide consists of approximately 52 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of waiting to exhale. Whitneys second movie, waiting to exhale, topped the boxoffice charts in its first week.
May 28, 1992 waiting to exhale is one of those books i should have read years ago. Set in phoenix, arizona, its a wise, funny, and resonant story about the friendship between four very different women who have one thing in common. Waiting to exhale 1995 forest whitaker cast and crew. Starletta dupois starletta dupois is an actress known for films such as the cult classic friday after next, with ice cube and mike epps, as well as first sunday and martin lawrences blockbuster hit, big mommas house. Movies that depict the type of conversations and bonds that black women share and experience always rank high in my book.
Advertisement the forest whitakerhelmed 1995 iconic film followed savannah whitney houston, robin lela rochon, bernadine angela bassett, and gloria loretta devine as they navigated the trials and tribulations of life and love. Starletta dupois friday, 18th july 1941 philadelphia, pa usa. The women are savvy enough to manage every element of their lives, except finding fulfillment in love. Starletta is recognized from her roles in many cult classics including friday after next with ice cube and mike epps, big mommas house with martin lawrence, and oliver stones south central.
I had a huge responsibility on my shoulders because waiting to exhale, the book. Forest whitakers adaptation of terry mcmillans waiting to exhale comes to dvd with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1. The waiting to exhale book series by terry mcmillan includes books waiting to exhale and getting to happy. Bernadine is on much better terms with her first exhusband john than with her second exhusband james, who turned out to be a con artist. You are still getting your life to that soundtrack. Waiting to exhale is a masterful novel from a writer who has developed a special bond with her audience. For real love will be waiting at home waiting to exhale soundtrack by certified sounds. Shanna how could you call her baby by molly2002red. Iconic producer oliver stone tapped her for his gritty urban drama, south central, and shes costarred with many other notables including, the late whitney houston and angela bassett in. Starletta is recognized from her roles in many cult classics including friday after next with ice cube and mike epps, big mommas house with. What first attracted me to this movie was the theme song waiting to exhale or as i call it waiting for the new life. There may be people who disagree with this post, but here are 10 reasons why waiting to exhale is the best female ever. Whitney houston remembered by waiting to exhale costars mtv. Cheated on, mistreated and stepped on, the women are holding their breath, waiting for the elusive good man to break a string of lessthanstellar lovers.
Waiting to exhale, dvd, widescreen, repackaged, sensormatic, drama, 024543020165. Find starletta dupois movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. Starletta dupois celebrity profile check out the latest starletta dupois photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Loretta divine, lela rochon, starletta dupois, wendell pierce, leon, gregory. A new production of lorraine hansberrys a raisin in the sun, directed by tony award. Like savannahs mama starletta dupois said, hes a good man.
An aging, recently widowed man is approached by an oil company ready to pay him for his land. With one of the largest book inventories in the world, find the book you are looking for. May 03, 2017 15 books made into iconic black movies. Waiting to exhale 1995 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers. Lela rochon, loretta devine, dennis haysbert, michael beach, gregory hines, donald faison, and mykelti williamson rounded out the rest of the cast. Original soundtrack album is a soundtrack for the film of the same name, released on november 14, 1995 by arista records. This is a list of movies featuring starletta dupois. Jul 11, 2018 movies that depict the type of conversations and bonds that black women share and experience always rank high in my book. Starletta dupois is an actress known for films such as the cult classic friday after next, with ice cube and mike epps, as well as first sunday and martin lawrences blockbuster hit, big mommas house. Waiting to exhale by forest whitaker forest whitaker, whitney. Whitney houston, angela bassett, lela rochon, loretta devine, dennis haysbert, starletta dupois, jeffrey d. The movie was directed by oscarwinning actor forest whitaker and was based on the bestselling novel by terry mcmillan. Waiting to exhale is a 1995 american romance film directed by forest whitaker in his feature film directorial debut and starring whitney houston and angela bassett. With tenor, maker of gif keyboard, add popular angela bassett waiting to exhale monologue animated gifs to your conversations.
Savannah is the first of the four friends to be introduced in the novel as she in the final stages of planning. Fastidiously adapted from terry mcmillans bestselling, awardwinning novel, waiting to exhale is the quintessential africanamerican chick flick. I am really amazed with how the society of afro american life is presented in this movie characters were all well chosen. Buy waiting to exhale dvd widescreen, repackaged, sensormatic at. Ruskin group theatre to present a raisin in the sun. A gifted veteran character actress, starletta dupois has breathed life into a bevy of unforgettable roles both onstage and onscreen.
Savannah has since married but decides to divorce her husband and be single again at the age of 51. Starletta dupois savannahs mother ezra swerdlow wild bill, producer giancarlo esposito tariks father uncredited wesley snipes james uncredited jeffrey d. Jun 19, 20 explore mmmorris3s board waiting to exhale. Title waiting to exhale release year 1995 running time 5 min language english categories dramas betrayal friends recommended romance selfdiscovery tear jerker theatrical release ratings imdb 5.
Friends and confidants vannah, bernie, glo and robin talk it all out, determined to find a better way to breathe. Waiting to exhale widescreen, repackaged, sensormatic on. Bruce bruce granddaddy vs uncle stand up comedy 2 of 2. Each woman experiences the pains of a new society that they thought they had left out of a long time ago. Starletta is recognized from her roles in many cult classics including friday after next with ice cube and mike epps, big mommas house with martin lawrence, and. Vier vrouwen vinden hun kracht in hun bijzondere en speciale vriendschap. Waiting to exhale cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. The film was adapted from the 1992 novel of the same name by terry mcmillan.
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