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Fakin' Da Funk

  • 1997
  • R
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.8K
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Fakin' Da Funk (1997)
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Comedy

A Chinese baby boy is adopted by a black couple in ATL. Seventeen years later he moves with his mom and brother to a black LA hood. A Chinese girl ends up in the same hood for the summer wit... Read allA Chinese baby boy is adopted by a black couple in ATL. Seventeen years later he moves with his mom and brother to a black LA hood. A Chinese girl ends up in the same hood for the summer with a black family. Will they fit in?A Chinese baby boy is adopted by a black couple in ATL. Seventeen years later he moves with his mom and brother to a black LA hood. A Chinese girl ends up in the same hood for the summer with a black family. Will they fit in?

  • Director
    • Timothy A. Chey
  • Writer
    • Timothy A. Chey
  • Stars
    • Ernie Hudson
    • Pam Grier
    • Margaret Cho
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    2.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Timothy A. Chey
    • Writer
      • Timothy A. Chey
    • Stars
      • Ernie Hudson
      • Pam Grier
      • Margaret Cho
    • 42User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Joe Lee
    Pam Grier
    Pam Grier
    • Annabelle Lee
    Margaret Cho
    Margaret Cho
    • May-Ling
    Dante Basco
    Dante Basco
    • Julian Lee
    Duane Martin
    Duane Martin
    • Brandon
    John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon
    • Bill
    Tone Loc
    Tone Loc
    • Frog
    Rashaan Nall
    Rashaan Nall
    • Perry Lee
    Tatyana Ali
    Tatyana Ali
    • Karyn
    Bo Jackson
    Bo Jackson
    • Reverend Cecil
    Tichina Arnold
    Tichina Arnold
    • Tracy
    Chris Spencer
    Chris Spencer
    • Charlie
    Kelly Hu
    Kelly Hu
    • Kwee-Me
    Rudy Ray Moore
    Rudy Ray Moore
    • Larry
    Reynaldo Rey
    Reynaldo Rey
    • Earnest
    Nell Carter
    Nell Carter
    • Claire
    Martin Chow
    Martin Chow
    • Sushi Chef
    Marta Cunningham
    Marta Cunningham
    • Tracy
    • Director
      • Timothy A. Chey
    • Writer
      • Timothy A. Chey
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    8Gino-10

    Twist

    It's a nice little film with a twist on culture clash. Julian Lee, an Asian raised by African-Americans, happens to be more black than his African American girlfriend from the suburbs. May, a Chinese exchange student, learns that African Americans are not what they appear to be in the movies. Interesting fare.
    Spiffy-Tiffy

    Very Interesting

    I had never heard of this movie until I saw it this afternoon. I was channel surfing and managed to luck up on it when it was starting. I watched five minutes and was hooked until the end of the closing credits. I thought the movie was really good, and it explored a racial tension line that I had never thought to explore before. It was an interesting and tastefully done. I liked it
    10jesseT2

    Ahead of its time.

    This movie was waaaaaay ahead of it's time. Look at Rush Hour and the other films that came after it.

    I am very upset that this movie did not get the Oscar. This movie is a phenomenal nice comedy with a very intriguing subject. Most people try to find bug in this movie but i believe that they should just sit back and enjoy the great epic racial line. Let's be serious do you believe a Chinese baby could be adopted? For this reason I believe this is an excellent comedy with a racial harmony theme. I also appreciate that the acting is very good and the script is very nicely written. I urge people to stop taking the "basketball" too serious! This movie is making fun of the people who take this sort of things too seriously.
    9volleyballpep

    Cult Classic

    This film I remember was one of the highest-rated movies on cable ever and I know why - it's one of the most original, heart-felt comedies since 'Groundhog Day'. Truly loved the film and some of the endearing scenes.

    Some of the best scenes involve actor John Witherspoon ('Friday'), Pam Grier, and Duane Martin (who with comedian Margaret Cho) really draw the laughs. But what I really like is the film doesn't descend into SNL humor - which is always tasteless, but maintains the Harold Ramis quality of humanity.

    I'm not sure when it was released theatrically, but it should have been the next 'Rush Hour' without doubt.
    9shannon-d32

    This movie has stayed with me,

    I saw this movie at a preview in St. Louis years and years ago and can't stop thinking about it.

    I had no expectations going in (as I was given three free passes) as I took my teenage daughter and her friend. Learning about the subject matter, I was quite anxious how it would be shown and frankly I thought it was done very well. All the race relations - it made me humbler.

    First of all everyone has gone to High School with a Julian and Perry. Those independent guys who are cute, refreshing & fun to be around but not cool to date or be seen with. And the further removed from high school you are, you look back and wonder why? The acting by Dante Basco was outstanding (I had no clue who Dante was - I have since watched Dance With Me). I can't remember a film that I was so drawn in by the main character.

    I've always told friends for me the mark of a good movie is the character actors and their performances. They all deliver in this movie. I'm not going to go overboard and say its the best movie the decade to me, but it is one that I would recommend. Its rare I go to a preview and actually want to go see it again.

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      Tatyana Ali's first post-The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) project.
    • Connections
      References Godzilla (1954)

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 2cztery7
    • Filming locations
      • Crenshaw, Los Angeles, California, USA(Location)
    • Production company
      • Octillion Entertainment
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      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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