The Planet of Junior Brown
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Canada · 1997
Rated R · 1h 31m
Director Clement Virgo
Starring Lynn Whitfield, Martin Villafana, Rainbow Francks, Clark Johnson
Genre Drama
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This powerful drama based on Virginia Hamilton’s 1971 novel follows Junior, a musical prodigy stifled by his overprotective mother and eccentric piano teacher. He struggles to overcome the many challenges he faces, but the support of his oddball friends — and his imagination — help him through the tough times.
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