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October 2006
WE DON’T DIE, WE MULTIPLY: THE ROBIN HARRIS STORY DVD Review |
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By Kam Williams
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Biography of Comedian Robin Harris
Released on DVD Early after moving to Los Angeles, we learn that Robin got a gig as the emcee at a nightclub in South Central. As word of his comedy genius spread across town, some of the best in the business started coming round to catch his act. This led to his landing roles in such flicks as I’m Gonna Git You Suck and Harlem Nights, as well as Spike Lee’s Mo’ Better Blues and Do the Right Thing. But he’s undoubtedly best remembered as Pop, Kid ‘n’ Play’s father in the original House Party in 1990. Sadly, that same year, at the peak of his fame, Robin Harris died of a heart attack at the age of 36, a couple of hours after wowing the crowd at a sold-out performance. Besides accolades from his contemporaries, the DVD features a variety
of revealing reminiscences by friends and relatives who felt blessed
by his presence, all of which adds up to paint a picture of a man who
was clearly special both on and off stage. |
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