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Throwback Interview: Suzzanne Douglas

WATCH VIDEO: Actress Suzzanne Douglas talks about her role as a mother of African-American children in a low-income urban environment in the 1990s

What’s The 411 co-host Roceania interviews actress Suzanne Douglas for her role in the movie, Jason’s Lyric, which also stars Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett, Bokeem Woodbine, Anthony “Treach” Criss, Eddie Griffin, and Forest Whitaker, was written by Bobby Smith, Jr., and directed by Doug McHenry.

Ms. Douglas gives one of the most passionate and powerful responses regarding the state of urban youth and families in 1990s America. In the film, her character recognizes that she has lost one son to the streets and she plans to do whatever she can to save her second child. Although Ms. Douglas is not a mother, she is clear that we should never give up on our children.

Brian McKnight contributed to the movie's soundtrack.

Circa 1994.

Throwback: Lisa Nicole Carson

WATCH VIDEO: Lisa Nicole Carson has a small, but memorable role in the movie, Jason's Lyric and we have the inside scoop.

Long before actress Lisa Nicole Carson became widely known for her role as Renee Raddick on Fox's Ally McBeal, she developed a cult following from her role as Marty in the film, Jason's Lyric.

In this video, What's The 411 correspondent, Roceania gets an in-depth description of Lisa Nicole Carson's character in Jason’s Lyric, as well as, the fashion flavor and culture in Houston, Texas in the early 1990s.

Jason's Lyric's ensemble cast includes Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett, Bokeem Woodbine, Anthony 'Treach' Criss, Eddie Griffin, Forest Whitaker, and Suzzanne Douglas.

Circa 1994

Actor Bokeem Woodbine Stands Out in Jason's Lyric

Newcomer, actor Bokeem Woodbine, show depth of a mature actor in the movie, Jason's Lyric

Actor Bokeem Woodbine talks to What's The 411 correspondent, Roceania, about his character in Jason's Lyric; what it was like on the set; his upcoming projects; and how he got his name.

Circa 1994.

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