Brown Sugar

(2002)Directed by Rick Famuyiwa109 min · PG-13Romance, Comedy
When did you first fall in love with hip-hop?

Sidney and Dre can attribute their lifelong friendship and the launch of their careers to one single childhood instant... witnessing the birth of hip-hop on a New York street corner. Now some 15 years later, she is a revered music critic at a national magazine and he is a successful, though unfulfilled, hip-hop record company executive. Both come to realize that their true life passions will only be fulfilled by remembering what they learned that day on the corner.

Sanaa Lathanas Sidney 'Sid' Shaw
Taye Diggsas Andre Romulus 'Dre' Ellis
Yasiin Beyas Chris Anton 'Cav' Vichon
Nicole Ari Parkeras Reese Marie Wiggam Ellis
Boris Kodjoeas Kelby Dawson
Queen Latifahas Francine
Erik Weineras Ren
Reggi Wynsas Ten
Melissa Martínezas Meghan
Aaliyyah Hillas Young Sidney
Angie Martinezas Self (Radio DJ)
Rosalyn Colemanas Trish Hofmann
Keith Tisdellas Richard Lawson
Venida Evansas Older Woman
Breece Wilsonas Woman
Brette Tayloras Woman 2
Robin T. Kirkseyas Bartender 1
Sterling K. Brownas Co-Worker
Kofi Boakyeas Host
Dena Atlanticas Hot 97 Assistant
Gerry Pinzonas Instructor