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John Singleton’s “Four Brothers”
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John Singleton is riding high in Hollywood. He produced and bankrolled the independent hip-hop-toned film “Hustle & Flow” that’s won raves at Sundance and beyond this summer. He’s also directed the lapel-grabbing new film that opens in theaters today, “Four Brothers,” starring Mark Wahlberg, R&B singer Tyrese and OutKast superstar Andre 3000.

It’s the story of four foster brothers –two black, two white — who come home to Detroit seeking vengeance and then justice for the murdered woman who adopted them. It is a violent high action film that ends up also reaching for a high message of justice, community, and even love.

Hear a conversation with director John Singleton and Outkast superstar Andre 3000 to talk about their new film “Four Brothers.”

Guests:

John Singleton, director of the new film “Four Brothers” and producer of “Hustle & Flow.”

Andre 3000, actor and half of the award-winning rap duo, Outkast. He plays Jeremiah Mercer in “Four Brothers.”

 
 

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