Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001)
2.6 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 28min
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- Synopsis:
Based on Bizet's classic opera and its all African American musical counterpart Carmen Jones, 'Carmen: A Hiphopera' is a modern retelling of the story of the tragic gypsy Carmen (Beyoncé). The setting has been taken from the hots streets of Barcelona and is now in scorching urban Philadelphia. This time Carmen Brown is an aspiring actress who in her own words 'leaves the whole town speechless'. Her sultry looks and carefree confidence attract the attention of everyone from crooked cop Luietenant Miller (Yasiin Bey) to famous rapper Blaze (Casey Lee). However Carmen has eyes on the one man she can't have- Seargeant Derrick Hill (Mekhi Phifer) who is engaged. Yet nothing stops Carmen Brown getting what she wants- except perhaps a trip to LA and an ominous tarot cards prophecy. - Actors:
- Mekhi Phifer, Beyoncé Knowles, Yasiin Bey, Rah Digga, Joy Bryant, Wyclef Jean, Jermaine Dupri, Shad Moss, Casey Lee, Reagan Gomez-Preston, Sam Sarpong, Troy Winbush, Fred Williamson, Yuri Brown, Maurice G. Smith, Karen Lynn Scott, Patrice Fisher, Jane Yamamoto, Richard Yniguez, David L. Crowley
- Directors:
- Robert Townsend
- Producers:
- Graig Hutchison
- Narrated By:
- Da Brat
- Writers:
- Michael Elliot, Roscoe
- Aka:
- Carmen Brown
- Genres:
- Drama, Music & Musicals, Romance
- Collections:
- Top 10 Modern Musicals, Top Films