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GLASS SHIELD

Director:

  Charles Burnett
  

Year Released:

  1994

Jan's Rating:

Rich's Rating:

3.5 out of 5

3.5 out of 5

Key Performances:

  Richard Anderson
  Michael Boatman
  Bernie Casey
  Elliot Gould
  Lori Petty
Movie Haiku:A young black police officer (Michael Boatman) tries to make it as one of the guys, but finds his only friend is the equally ostracized woman in the group (Lori Petty). Powerful story of prejudice & corruption.

ADDITIONAL FF2 INFO ABOUT THIS FILM:

Women filmmakers?

  No

Jewish content?

  No

Haiku Posted:

  1999