Harlem Aria (1999)

  • R
  • 03/05/1999 (US)
  • Drama, Music, Comedy
  • 1h 40m

Overview

An aspiring opera singer from Harlem teams up with a charismatic busker and a kindhearted hustler to share his voice with the world, and teaches his two newfound friends the importance of taking your destiny into your own hands. Anton (Gabriel Casseus) lives in Harlem with his aunt. He dreams of moving to Italy and becoming a famous opera singer, and though he's been blessed with a magnificent singing voice, his passion has made him an outsider in his neighborhood. Running away from home, Anton meets passionate street pianist Matthew (Christian Carmago) and together the two begin drawing large, appreciate crowds on the street. Working the crowd as they do their thing is Wes (Damon Wayans), whose natural charm always gets the cash flowing. And while life on the streets is never easy, Anton, Matthew, and Wes soon discover that by following their dreams, they may find a means of transforming their lives forever.

William Jennings

Writer, Director

Cast

Damon Wayans's headshot

Damon Wayans

Wes
Gabriel Casseus's headshot

Gabriel Casseus

Anton
Christian Camargo's headshot

Christian Camargo

Matthew
Malik Yoba's headshot

Malik Yoba

Luke
Paul Sorvino's headshot

Paul Sorvino

Fabiano Grazzi
Kristen Wilson's headshot

Kristen Wilson

Julia
Eyde Byrde's headshot

Eyde Byrde

Auntie
Nicole Ari Parker's headshot

Nicole Ari Parker

Clarisse

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