Director/Writer: Charles Burnett
C-13m.
A Milestone Films release.
When It Rains
Brief Synopsis
A musician tries to help a friend pay the rent.
Cast & Crew
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Charles Burnett
Director
Film Details
Genre
Drama
Music
Release Date
1995
Technical Specs
Duration
13m
Synopsis
A lyrical reflection about the black experience with charity and resilience, as music plays an essential part in healing and sublimating the daily grind.
Director
Charles Burnett
Director
Film Details
Genre
Drama
Music
Release Date
1995
Technical Specs
Duration
13m
Articles
When It Rains
On a New Year's Day mission to save a mother and daughter from eviction, a self-designated "urban
griot" sets out on a citywide quest for money. His search turns into a superbly comical, outrageous
expedition in the course of which he encounters a good Samaritan, a would-be enforcer, a mute ex-
Black Panther, an angry shrew and, finally, great jazz. Critic Jonathan Rosenbaum chose this short as
one of the "Ten Best Films of All Time" calling it "a near miracle!"
Director/Writer: Charles Burnett
C-13m.
A Milestone Films release.
Director/Writer: Charles Burnett
C-13m.
A Milestone Films release.
When It Rains
On a New Year's Day mission to save a mother and daughter from eviction, a self-designated "urban
griot" sets out on a citywide quest for money. His search turns into a superbly comical, outrageous
expedition in the course of which he encounters a good Samaritan, a would-be enforcer, a mute ex-
Black Panther, an angry shrew and, finally, great jazz. Critic Jonathan Rosenbaum chose this short as
one of the "Ten Best Films of All Time" calling it "a near miracle!"
Director/Writer: Charles Burnett
C-13m.
A Milestone Films release.
