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'''''Fifth Ward''''' is a 1997 drama film written, directed and produced by [[Greg Carter (filmmaker)|Greg Carter]] and starring Kory Washington, Thomas Miles, Donna Wilkerson, Thomas Webb Junie Hoang and [[Viper (rapper)|Lee Carter]].<ref name="FW The Austin Chronicle">{{cite web|url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/screens/1998-03-27/523112/|title=SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections|access-date=October 4, 2017|work=[[The Austin Chronicle]]}}</ref> It follows an African-American man in the Fifth Ward ghetto of Houston entering a life of crime for a chance to kill the man who killed his brother. Fifth Ward was Greg Carter's first feature film which he wrote, produced, edited, and shot on [[35mm movie film|35mm]].<ref name="FW Origin">{{cite web|url=http://www.nexusfilms.20megsfree.com/|title=Biography for Greg Carter|access-date=October 4, 2017|work=Nexus Films}}</ref>
'''''Fifth Ward''''' is a 1997 drama film written, directed and produced by [[Greg Carter (filmmaker)|Greg Carter]] and starring Kory Washington, Thomas Miles, Donna Wilkerson, Thomas Webb, Junie Hoang, and [[Viper (rapper)|Lee Carter]].<ref name="FW The Austin Chronicle">{{cite web|url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/screens/1998-03-27/523112/|title=SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections|access-date=October 4, 2017|work=[[The Austin Chronicle]]}}</ref> It follows an African-American man in the [[Fifth Ward, Houston|Fifth Ward]] ghetto of [[Houston, Texas|Houston]] entering a life of crime for a chance to kill the man who killed his brother. ''Fifth Ward'' was Greg Carter's first feature film which he wrote, produced, edited, and shot on [[35mm movie film|35mm]].<ref name="FW Origin">{{cite web|url=http://www.nexusfilms.20megsfree.com/|title=Biography for Greg Carter|access-date=October 4, 2017|work=Nexus Films}}</ref>


It was shown at the Austin Film Festival on October 3, 1997, and later won Best Feature at the New Orleans Black Film Festival.<ref name="FW Origin"/> At 30th Parallel Film Festival in [[Austin, Texas|Austin]], it also picked up awards for Best Director and Feature.<ref name="FW Origin"/> In 1998, ''Fifth Ward'' was selected into the [[SXSW Film Festival]].<ref name="FW Origin"/> A TV sequel to the film, [[5th Ward The Series]] started airing on UMC on March 2, 2018.<ref name="sequel"/>
It was shown at the [[Austin Film Festival]] on October 3, 1997, and later won Best Feature at the Black Film Festival of New Orleans.<ref name="FW Origin"/> At 30th Parallel Film Festival in [[Austin, Texas|Austin]], it also picked up awards for Best Director and Feature.<ref name="FW Origin"/> In 1998, ''Fifth Ward'' was selected into the [[SXSW Film Festival]].<ref name="FW Origin"/> A TV sequel to the film, [[5th Ward The Series]] started airing on UMC on March 2, 2018.<ref name="sequel"/>


==Plot==
==Plot==
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* Kelley Darbonne as Secretary
* Karman Jones as Crack Head With a Baby
* Karman Jones as Crack Head With a Baby
* [[DJ Screw]] as himself
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==Reception==
==Reception==
When screened at the [[SXSW Film Festival]], ''Fifth Ward'' received mixed reviews. Despite "good intentions", ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' referred to the film as "crudely amateurish."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/1998/film/reviews/fifth-ward-1200454845/|title=Fifth Ward – Variety|access-date=October 4, 2017|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> Similarly, ''[[The Austin Chronicle]]'' echoed the same sentiments, commenting, "Despite Fifth Ward's ambitious style and noble, socially conscious storyline" it is "a messy mix of bad lighting, muddy sound, and thudding [[hip hop (music)|hip hop]] that sounds like it was recorded in a closet."<ref name="FW The Austin Chronicle"/> In spite of reviews, the movie was distributed by [[Maverick Entertainment Group|York/Maverick Entertainment]] and released nationwide in March 2000 to [[Blockbuster LLC|Blockbuster]] and [[Hollywood Video]] and later ran on [[BET (television)|BET Action PPV]].<ref name="FW Origin"/>
When screened at the [[SXSW Film Festival]], ''Fifth Ward'' received mixed reviews. Despite "good intentions", ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' referred to the film as "crudely amateurish."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/1998/film/reviews/fifth-ward-1200454845/|title=Fifth Ward – Variety|access-date=October 4, 2017|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=3 August 1998 }}</ref> Similarly, ''[[The Austin Chronicle]]'' echoed the same sentiments, commenting, "Despite Fifth Ward's ambitious style and noble, socially conscious storyline" it is "a messy mix of bad lighting, muddy sound, and thudding [[hip hop (music)|hip hop]] that sounds like it was recorded in a closet."<ref name="FW The Austin Chronicle"/> In spite of reviews, the movie was distributed by [[Maverick Entertainment Group|York/Maverick Entertainment]] and released nationwide in March 2000 to [[Blockbuster LLC|Blockbuster]] and [[Hollywood Video]] and later ran on [[BET (television)|BET Action PPV]].<ref name="FW Origin"/>


==Sequel==
==Sequel==
{{main|5th Ward The Series}}
{{main|5th Ward The Series}}
A TV sequel to the film, [[5th Ward The Series]] started airing on UMC on March 2, 2018 and consisted of six episodes. The series was renewed for a second season which will also consist of six episodes and air early 2020.<ref name="sequel">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/tv-news-roundup-jersey-shore-dating-show-1203118199/|title=TV News Roundup: Cynthia Erivo Among 10 Cast in HBO Drama 'The Outsider'|access-date=January 5, 2019|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
A TV sequel to the film, ''[[5th Ward The Series]]'', started airing on UMC on March 2, 2018, and consisted of six episodes. The series was renewed for a second season which also consisted of six episodes and aired between summer and fall in 2020.<ref name="sequel">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/tv-news-roundup-jersey-shore-dating-show-1203118199/|title=TV News Roundup: Cynthia Erivo Among 10 Cast in HBO Drama 'The Outsider'|access-date=January 5, 2019|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>


==References==
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[[Category:African-American drama films]]
[[Category:African-American drama films]]
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[[Category:American films]]
[[Category:American drama films]]
[[Category:American drama films]]
[[Category:Films set in Houston]]
[[Category:Films adapted into television shows]]
[[Category:1990s hood films]]
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[[Category:1990s American films]]
[[Category:1990s English-language films]]
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Latest revision as of 21:52, 19 September 2024

Fifth Ward
Directed byGreg Carter
Written byGreg Carter
Produced by
  • Greg Carter
  • Betty Carter
  • John Sherman Jr.
Starring
  • Kory Washington
  • Thomas Miles
  • Donna Wilkerson
  • Thomas Webb
  • Junie Hoang
  • Lee Carter
CinematographyJohn Darbonne
Edited byRwanna Barnes
Music by
  • Randy Washington
  • Lee Carter
Production
companies
  • Jumpstart Productions
  • Nexus Entertainment
Distributed by
  • York Entertainment (United States)
  • Elephant Films (France)
Release date
  • October 3, 1997 (1997-10-03) (United States)
Running time
110 minutes
Country
  • United States
Language
  • English

Fifth Ward is a 1997 drama film written, directed and produced by Greg Carter and starring Kory Washington, Thomas Miles, Donna Wilkerson, Thomas Webb, Junie Hoang, and Lee Carter.[1] It follows an African-American man in the Fifth Ward ghetto of Houston entering a life of crime for a chance to kill the man who killed his brother. Fifth Ward was Greg Carter's first feature film which he wrote, produced, edited, and shot on 35mm.[2]

It was shown at the Austin Film Festival on October 3, 1997, and later won Best Feature at the Black Film Festival of New Orleans.[2] At 30th Parallel Film Festival in Austin, it also picked up awards for Best Director and Feature.[2] In 1998, Fifth Ward was selected into the SXSW Film Festival.[2] A TV sequel to the film, 5th Ward The Series started airing on UMC on March 2, 2018.[3]

Plot

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An African-American male in the ghettos of Houston struggles with opportunities to enter a life of crime including a chance to kill the man who killed his brother.

Cast

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  • Kory Washington as James
  • Thomas Miles as Toney
  • Donna Wilkerson as Mina
  • Thomas Webb as Earl
  • Junie Hoang as Haan
  • Lee Carter as Rip
  • Creepa as Bam
  • JaCorrey Lovelady as Lil T
  • Louis Gusemano as Gibson
  • Steve Green as Lindsey
  • Black Prince as Jimmy
  • Kelley Darbonne as Secretary
  • Karman Jones as Crack Head With a Baby
  • DJ Screw as himself

Release

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Fifth Ward was shown at the Austin Film Festival on October 3, 1997. It was later shown at the New Orleans Black Film Festival where it won Best Picture. The movie was later distributed by York/Maverick Entertainment and released nationwide in March 2000 to Blockbuster and Hollywood Video and later ran on BET Action PPV.[2]

Reception

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When screened at the SXSW Film Festival, Fifth Ward received mixed reviews. Despite "good intentions", Variety referred to the film as "crudely amateurish."[4] Similarly, The Austin Chronicle echoed the same sentiments, commenting, "Despite Fifth Ward's ambitious style and noble, socially conscious storyline" it is "a messy mix of bad lighting, muddy sound, and thudding hip hop that sounds like it was recorded in a closet."[1] In spite of reviews, the movie was distributed by York/Maverick Entertainment and released nationwide in March 2000 to Blockbuster and Hollywood Video and later ran on BET Action PPV.[2]

Sequel

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Main article: 5th Ward The Series

A TV sequel to the film, 5th Ward The Series, started airing on UMC on March 2, 2018, and consisted of six episodes. The series was renewed for a second season which also consisted of six episodes and aired between summer and fall in 2020.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Biography for Greg Carter". Nexus Films. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "TV News Roundup: Cynthia Erivo Among 10 Cast in HBO Drama 'The Outsider'". Variety. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  4. ^ "Fifth Ward – Variety". Variety. 3 August 1998. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
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