Two years ago, Albert and Allen Hughes, twins who are now all of 24, directed their startling, sharp-eyed tale of street violence, "Menace II Society." Though the title "Dead Presidents" is slang for the dollars in a climactic robbery scheme, the story is far broader than that. To request additional information Ask a Librarian.There is a reason the terms "sophomoric" and "sophomore slump" are so common there is a lot of truth in them, as "Dead Presidents," the ambitious but naive second film by the wildly talented Hughes brothers, suggests. The Library of Congress may or may not own a copy of a particular film or video. Jazz on the Screen is a reference work of filmographic information and does not point to digitized versions of the items described. Suggested credit line: Library of Congress, Music Division. Jazz on the Screen reflects the opinions of its author, David Meeker, and not the views of the Library of Congress. The content of Jazz on the Screen: a Jazz and Blues Filmography by David Meeker is copyrighted by David Meeker and used here by permission of the author. The written permission of the copyright owner and/or other rights holder (such as holder of publicity and/or privacy rights) is required for distribution, reproduction, or other use of protected items beyond that allowed by fair use or other statutory exemptions. The Library of Congress is providing access to these materials for educational and research purposes and makes no warranty with regard to their use for other purposes. To request additional information Ask a Librarian ( ). Inc: Jim Thatcher, French horn Tom Boyd, oboe. "Watch what happens" by Norman Gimbel, Michel Legrand, performed by Andy Williams "The payback" by James Brown, Fred Wesley, John Starks, performed by James Brown "Down in the valley" by Solomon Burke, Bert Berns, performed by Otis Redding "Say it loud I'm black and I'm proud" by James Brown, Pee Wee Ellis, performed by James Brown, Fred Wesley. Information from: "Jazz on the Screen" by David Meeker.
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