Free of Eden

1999 1h 38m EN

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9.7

MASTERPIECE

★9.7TMDB · 3

DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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Story about Will Cleamons, a former teacher-turned-businessman who agrees to tutor 18-year-old high school dropout, Nicole Turner. Much to his surprise, their relationship not only helps Nicole build a future, but helps Cleamons put his personal life back together.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sidney Poitier
Will Cleamons
Sydney Tamiia Poitier
Nicole Turner
Phylicia Rashād
Desiree
Robert Hooks
Joe Sherman
Khalil Kain
Taurus
Saundra McClain
Ruthie Turner
Eugene Clark
'Fast' Freddie
Anthony Sherwood
Frank

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Leon Ichaso
Writers: Delle Chatman, Delle Chatman, Yule Caise
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Leon Ichaso, shot by Claudio Chea. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

MoodPlayr · trivia#02

3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Terence Blanchard. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

MoodPlayr · trivia#03

4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor David Tedeschi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

MoodPlayr · trivia#04

5 / 7

CAST

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Sidney Poitier and Sydney Tamiia Poitier and Phylicia Rashād carry the top of the cast.

MoodPlayr · trivia#05

6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0139225 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

MoodPlayr · trivia#07

Cinephile deep dive

The take

Leon Ichaso directs. Claudio Chea behind the camera. Terence Blanchard scores. David Tedeschi cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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127 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Leon Ichaso, shot by Claudio Chea. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Terence Blanchard. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor David Tedeschi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Sidney Poitier and Sydney Tamiia Poitier and Phylicia Rashād carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0139225 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.