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The bleak reality of drug addiction is captured with unflinching authenticity in The Corner, an excellent, reality-based HBO miniseries. Having lived on the streets of West Baltimore, Maryland, where this compelling drama takes place, actor-director Charles S. Dutton knows the territory, physically, socially, and emotionally, and his compassionate approach is vital to the series' success. Dutton cares for his characters deeply enough to give them a realistic shred of hope, even when hope is consistently dashed by the ravages of addiction. This is, at its root, a family tragedy, focusing on errant father Gary (T.K. Carter, in a heartbreaking performance) a once-successful investor trapped in a tailspin of heroin dependency. His estranged wife Fran (Khandi Alexander) was the first to get hooked, and she's struggling to get clean, while their 15-year-old son DeAndre (Sean Nelson, from the indie hit Fresh) deals drugs, temporarily avoiding their deadly allure while facing the challenge of premature fatherhood.
Through revealing flashbacks and numerous local characters, we see the explicit fallout of addiction, and while violence occasionally erupts, its constant threat is secondary to Dutton's dramatic vision, which remains steadfastly alert to the humanity and neglected potential of these lost and searching souls. The Corner is, essentially, the civilian flipside of HBO's equally laudable series The Wire, which approaches a similar neighborhood from a police-squad perspective. Performances are uniformly superb, details are uncannily perfect, and for all of its human horror, The Corner is riveting, not depressing. A closing interview with the characters' real-life counterparts bears witness to the fact that these lives--with inevitable exceptions--need not be lost forever. --Jeff Shannon
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THE CORNER presents the world of Fayette Street using real names and real events. The miniseries tells the true story of men, women and children living amid the open-air drug markets of West Baltimore. It chronicles a year in the lives of 15-year-old DeAndre McCullogh, his mother Fran Boyd, and his father Gary McCullogh, as well as other addicts and low-level drug dealers caught up in the twin-engine economy of heroin and cocaine. HBO(R) original Miniseries 6 one-hour episodes 1. Gary's Blues 2. DeAndre's Blues 3. Fran's Blues 4. Dope Fiend Blues 5. Corner Boy Blues 6. Everyman's Blues
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By Evi Dobrila
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Every time this series runs on HBO Signature, I can't help but be drawn in. It's one of those things you can watch over and over, wanting to look away from the graphic depiction of heroin use, but unable to tear yourself away. What Dutton and the producers/screenwriters have done is to bring a human face to addiction, something that is rarely seen. The central character of Gary is at the same time sweet, tragic, and hopeless. He is an intelligent, vibrant man, once so successful but now numbed by his addiction. What is even all the more heartbreaking is that these are/were real people, not just a fictional concept. It also goes to show the viewer that no one is completely safe from addiction; if someone like Gary can come so close to success only to have it all fall away, anyone can walk down that same road. I also HIGHLY recommend the book this miniseries was based on, although it is very lengthy. What is ironic is that I grew up in an affluent suburb only an hour away from where The Corner took place, and until I read the book and saw the miniseries, I had no idea that places this stark and brutal actually existed. No matter what walk of life you come from, you can appreciate and be affected by this story. All you have to be is human.
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This miniseries is just excellent. Great acting, very realistic, you really care for the characters, because they are real. The people that they based them on are introduced in the last episode. It is a real eye opener, even good people can
fall into problems. Sad, disturbing, and uplifting all at the same time. Highly recommend it.
fall into problems. Sad, disturbing, and uplifting all at the same time. Highly recommend it.
By deb
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A look into the lives of the people who live on the "Corner". An eye opener - you can't help but root for these people - even the ones who are pretty far gone. Even with the coarse language all teens at risk should have to watch it.
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Wow!
A hard-hitting, well acted, warts and all view of life on the streets of Baltimore, Maryland.
This mini-series doesn't waste a shot or a single line of dialogue. Read more
This mini-series doesn't waste a shot or a single line of dialogue. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Michael Stephen John Leskow
5.0 out of 5 stars
Real life events
I really enjoyed watching the show because is brought how the truth about American cities. Growing up me Moter was a victim to a crack addiction. She died when I was 10. Read more
Published on Mar 16 2004 by Dre
5.0 out of 5 stars
No words Could Express
This was the most intriguing, mind-boggling, and soul reaching show I've ever watched. I truly appreciate the people, who showcased it, and even more the ones who it was based... Read more
Published on Feb 10 2004 by Zsakosha Redick
5.0 out of 5 stars
lived it
Igrew up in Baltimore City and still live in Baltimore County! I have a brother who has gotten lost in this world..I could not believe the things how real they are. Read more
Published on Dec 29 2003 by jacqueline spurlock
5.0 out of 5 stars
Deep and Honest
What an honest portrayal of how the corner really is, there is one in every city. It is very sad how America has this war on drugs that will never end. At least I don't see it. Read more
Published on Dec 24 2003 by N. Powell
5.0 out of 5 stars
very good
very good movie tells the true about the hard life on the street that no really sees
Published on Oct 24 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
An honest to goodness Masterpiece!
Seldom do you find a film that makes you feel as close to the characters as this one does. If I could put into words the range of emotion you will feel when viewing this series,... Read more
Published on July 31 2003 by Phil T. Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars
Depth&Realness
first I gotta give Charles S Dutton Much props.the Brother truly nailed it here.the Cast of this Show Knocked it out the Box. Read more
Published on July 25 2003 by A customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent! It's about time.
Like others reviewing this film I have been waiting a long time for this to be released and to have it come out on dvd is a real treat. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2003 by Tanisha Ross
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my opinion
First of all, I am glad that they are bringing this out finally on dvd , with all of the other stuff hbo does coming out it amazes me that this project took so long to come.. Read more
Published on Jun 2 2003
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