Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (HBO)

About Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (HBO)

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, released by HBO in 2008, is a unique comedy directed by Malcolm D. Lee. The storyline follows Roscoe Jenkins, a successful talk-show host who leaves his glamorous life in Los Angeles to attend his parents' golden wedding anniversary in the rural South.

Making/ Production

Malcolm D. Lee, known for films like 'The Best Man', directed the movie 'Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins.' This film was produced by Scott Stuber, Mary Parent and Charles Castaldi. Besides bringing humor and warmth to the screen, the production team also managed to capture the essence of a family reunion and the clash of cultures between city and countryside.

Actors

• Martin Lawrence stars as Roscoe Jenkins, the talk-show host returning to his roots. In this role, Lawrence delivered a performance filled with humor and depth.
• James Earl Jones plays Papa Jenkins, Roscoe's stern, yet loving father. Jones' portrayal added a poignant layer to the comedic film.
• Joy Bryant is Bianca Kittles, Roscoe's reality-star fiancée, who struggles to fit into his world. Bryant played the role effectively, making her character both comedic and relatable.
• Cedric the Entertainer is Clyde, Roscoe's successful and competitive cousin. Cedric's portrayal of Clyde provided much of the film's humor.

Trivia/ Interesting Facts

• The director of the movie, Malcolm D. Lee, is also known to be the cousin of famous director, producer, and writer Spike Lee.
• The scenes of the family reunion were shot in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Quotes

• Roscoe Jenkins: "Sometimes you have to get lost to find your way."
• Papa Jenkins: "You're my son, but you're wearing another man's name."
• Bianca Kittles: "You can take the boy out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the boy."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Love Rollercoaster" by Ohio Players
• "Can't Stop Loving You" by Phil Collins
• "Super Freak" by Rick James.

Despite its comedic theme, the movie 'Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins' failed to win any significant awards. However, it remains a heartwarming portrayal of family dynamics and city versus rural life.