Idlewild
Alternate/Foreign Title: My Life in Idlewild [Working title], Speakerboxxx [Working title]DVD Released (Y/M/D): 2006-12-05
Genre: Drama
Sub-genre: Music/Musical
Director: Bryan Barber
Stars: Big Boi, André Benjamin, Macy Gray, Terrence Howard, Patti LaBelle, Ving Rhames, Faizon Love, Ben Vereen, Cicely Tyson
MPAA Rating: R
Synopsis: OutKast duo André "Andre 3000" Benjamin and Antwan Andre "Big Boi" Patton star as two Prohibition-era performers determined to fend off the vicious gangsters currently attempting to gain a stake in the pair's lucrative club in this musical drama directed by longtime collaborator Bryan Barber and featuring choreography by three-time Tony Award® winner Hinton Battle. In the 1930s, Idlewild was the hottest speakeasy in the South thanks to the impressive showmanship of flamboyant manager/lead performer Rooster (Patton) and the notable talents of introverted pianist Percival (Benjamin). Everything changes, however, when a powerful gangster and his ruthless henchmen move in on the scene with every intention of landing a healthy portion of the club's considerable profits.
Source: RottenTomatoes.com
