Zebrahead Movie Review 1992

Zack and Nikki are two high schoolers in love--which would be okay except Zack's white and Nikki's black. Writer/director Drazan's expressive debut features one of last appearances by Sharkey as Zack's dad. Outstanding performances by the young and largely unknown cast, particularly Rapaport and Wright, and a great musical score enrich the action. Filmed on location in Detroit, with plenty of authentic Motown scenery to chew on, including Cody High School and a shootout at the eastside Skateland. Developed with assistance by the Sundance Institute.

Distribution

Sony Pictures Home Video, Sony Pictures Plz., 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, Phone: (310)244-7306, Fax: (310)280-2485, URL: http://www.spe.sony.com, Remarks: Formerly Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 102 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Urban Drama, Teen Angst, Detroit, School Daze, African America, Interracial Affairs, Teen Romance

Screenplay

Tony Drazan

Cast

Michael Rapaport, N'Bushe Wright, Ray Sharkey, DeShonn Castle, Ron Johnson, Marsha Florence, Paul Butler, Abdul Hassan Sharif, Dan Ziskie, Candy Ann Brown, Helen Shaver, Luke Reilly, Martin Priest, Kevin Corrigan

Cinematography

Maryse Alberti

Director

Tony Drazan

Music

Taj Mahal

Producer

Jeff Dowd, Charles Mitchell, William Willett, Oliver Stone, Janet Yang, Ixtlan Production, Triumph Films

Awards

Sundance 1992: Filmmakers Trophy.