Somebody's gotta make a difference. A Los Angeles neighborhood becomes a battleground for a grassroots Latino house painter and a well-organized black political insider who both campaign for a vacant city council seat. Wit... more »h the votes split along racial lines, dirty politics rears its ugly head as the serious debate becomes clouded by sex, violence and mud-slinging. Paul Rodriguez (Born in East L.A.), CCH Pounder (Face/Off) and Cliff Robertson (Escape From L.A.) star in this colorful social satire.« less
Paul Rodriguez really shines in this political drama.
Movie Reviews
Worth a Rental!
NappyGirl | United States | 05/22/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I watched this film on HBO this weekend and was pleasantly surprised. CCH Pounder and Paul Rodriguez give excellent performances in this flick about two people running for a vacant city council seat. It is an excellent examination of how ordinary "good" people can get caught up in mudslinging and the "game" of American politics. The talented multiracial cast offer a fresh perspective on the political process that usually gets cut-out in an age of sound bites."
With a great score by Stan Ridgway
srfan | Kansas City, KS | 12/11/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The music for this great quirky film about city politics gone absurd in Los Angeles was written by songwriter / composer Stan Ridgway. The score alchemizes a number of ethnic instruments, ( Spanish harps, Tibetan bowls, gut string guitar,Indian oud and Russian bozuki) into a style hybrid that totally reflects this tragi/comedy without sounding like anything specific to any group or "race". Music for the L.A. melting pot. Five stars."
Very educational film
mistermaxxx@yahoo.com | usa | 10/22/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"i caught this film on B.E.T's Starz Channel.it broke down Race in The Class Room&The City.very detailed&honest.i have followed Paul Rodriguez's career for a long time.the man is always on the ball with his movie choice's.also CCH Pounder is solid as well.great dynamics&Chemistry.very educational."
Great!
Solo | US | 04/20/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This movie "Race" is one of the best movies i've ever seen, go out and rent it or buy it."