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The Wedding poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.9 / 100
1998·Drama / Romance / TV Movie·3h

THE WEDDING

“Two men. Two different worlds. One final decision.”

Shelby Coles (Halle Berry) is engaged to marry talented white jazz musician Meade Howell, but the pair face opposition from both Meade's family, who object to an inter-racial marriage, and Shelby's parents, who want her to marry a professional. As Shelby is afflicted by pre-marital doubts, handsome Lute McNeil arrives on the scene, determined to make Shelby his at any cost.

Above the Line
Charles Burnett·DirectorLisa Jones·WriterDorothy West·NovelFrederick Elmes·Director of PhotographyStephen James Taylor·Original Music ComposerDorian Harris·Editor
Cast
Halle Berry·Shelby ColesEric Thal·Meade HowellLynn Whitfield·Corinne ColesCarl Lumbly·Lute McNeilMarianne Jean-Baptiste·Ellen ColesCynda Williams·Liz OdisPeter Francis James·Isaac ColesMichael Warren·Clark ColesShirley Knight·Gram (Miss Caroline)Ronn Carroll·Dr. Havermeyer
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 1
Charles Burnett·Director
Writing· 2
Lisa Jones·WriterDorothy West·Novel
Camera· 1
Frederick Elmes·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Dorian Harris·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Stephen James Taylor·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Geoffrey S. Grimsman·Production DesignEduardo Castro·Costume DesignJames Edward Ferrell Jr.·Set DecorationMary Burton·Makeup ArtistWynona Price·Key Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Doro Bachrach·ProducerKate Forte·Executive ProducerOprah Winfrey·Executive ProducerDaniel Schneider·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 3
Mona Orr·HairstylistKenneth Walker·HairstylistMick McNeely·Gaffer
By the Numbers
64.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Wedding's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#802F1C
#E07030
#FFFFFF
Mood
Romantic, Warm, Inviting
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The image displays a dark, reddish-brown background with glowing orange and white Greek text in the upper center. Below the text, two golden wedding rings are v”

romance
Key Elements
Wedding Rings
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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