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The Brother From Another Planet (DVD, 2000)

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Experience the thrilling science fiction adventure of "Brother From Another Planet" on DVD. This color NTSC version is still sealed and ready for you to enjoy. Starring Joe Morton and directed by John Sayles, this movie will transport you to a world of futuristic technology and intergalactic drama. Released in 2000, this DVD is a must-have for any sci-fi and fantasy fan. The movie follows the story of an alien being stranded on Earth and the unlikely alliance he forms with a group of humans. With a "not rated" rating, this DVD is suitable for all audiences. Add this classic to your collection today.

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After escaping slavery on another planet, a three-toed alien (Joe Morton) crashes on Ellis Island and makes his way to Harlem. Assumed to be a homeless black man, the alien fits right into the multicultural swath of New York City, especially since he can fix both broken bones and broken machines just by touching them. Meanwhile, two men in black with unusual gaits and a fondness for DRAGNET-style dialogue prowl the streets of Harlem looking for the alien. Although director John Sayles is more known for realistic character studies, his early training in film came from writing science fiction scripts for such films as ALLIGATOR and BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS. THE BROTHER FROM ANOTHER PLANET demonstrates his aptitude for the sci-fi genre, though the film probably has more in common with Dante's INFERNO than Steven Spielberg's E.T. or John Carpenter's STARMAN. Sayles has the alien moving up and down New York City's social stratum, exposing both the minor triumphs of the city's poorer residents and the overarching structure of corruption and oppression. Seemingly a comedy, this film is actually a dramatic essay on racism, drug abuse, and corporate greed.