Carmen: A Hip Hopera
(2001)
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Synopsis
Beyonce Knowles and Mekhi Phifer play star-crossed lovers in this grim, hip-hop musical very loosely based on Bizet's opera, set in a modern urban milieu. Also known as “Carmen: A Hip Hopera.” Mos Def, Lil' Bow Wow, Reagan Gomez-Preston. Directed by Robert Townsend.
Directors
Robert Townsend, Da Brat, Geary McLeod, Michael Elliot
Production year
2001
Rating
PG-13
Studio
New Line Cinema
Runtime
88 minutes
Cast
Beyonce Knowles, Mekhi Phifer, Mos Def, Lil' Bow Wow, Reagan Gomez-Preston