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''Brother Future'' is a 1991 HistoricalFiction[=/=]ScienceFiction MadeForTVMovie. TJ is a street-smart teenager from UsefulNotes/{{Detroit}} who rather sell stolen goods than do well in school. While selling stolen equipment, he is caught by a police officer who gives chase and during the chase, he is hit by a car. When TJ wakes up, he finds himself in the year 1822 in Charleston, UsefulNotes/SouthCarolina - and is mistaken for a runaway slave. TJ is sold into slavery to Mr. Cooper, and from there he has to deal with the loss of his freedom, is thrust in the middle of a slave revolt, and has to find his way back home.
The film stars Creator/PhillLewis as TJ and Creator/CarlLumbly as [[https://www.nps.gov/people/denmark-vesey.htm Denmark Vesey]]. Moses Gunn, Michael Burgess, Bernard Addison, Frank Converse, Akosua Busia, and Creator/VonettaMcGee also star. The film also has been used as UsefulNotes/SchoolStudyMedia.
The film stars Creator/PhillLewis as TJ and Creator/CarlLumbly as [[https://www.nps.gov/people/denmark-vesey.htm Denmark Vesey]]. Moses Gunn, Michael Burgess, Bernard Addison, Frank Converse, Akosua Busia, and Creator/VonettaMcGee also star. The film also has been used as UsefulNotes/SchoolStudyMedia.
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''Brother Future'' is a 1991 HistoricalFiction[=/=]ScienceFiction MadeForTVMovie. TJ is a street-smart teenager from UsefulNotes/{{Detroit}} who rather sell stolen goods than do well in school. While selling stolen equipment, he is caught by a police officer who gives chase and during the chase, he is hit by a car. When TJ wakes up, he finds himself in the year 1822 in Charleston, UsefulNotes/SouthCarolina - -- and is mistaken for a runaway slave. TJ is sold into slavery to Mr. Cooper, and from there he has to deal with the loss of his freedom, is thrust in the middle of a slave revolt, and has to find his way back home.
The film stars Creator/PhillLewis as TJ and Creator/CarlLumbly as [[https://www.nps.gov/people/denmark-vesey.htm Denmark Vesey]]. Moses Gunn, Michael Burgess, Bernard Addison, Frank Converse, Akosua Busia, and Creator/VonettaMcGee also star. The film also has been used asUsefulNotes/SchoolStudyMedia.MediaNotes/SchoolStudyMedia.
The film stars Creator/PhillLewis as TJ and Creator/CarlLumbly as [[https://www.nps.gov/people/denmark-vesey.htm Denmark Vesey]]. Moses Gunn, Michael Burgess, Bernard Addison, Frank Converse, Akosua Busia, and Creator/VonettaMcGee also star. The film also has been used as
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The film stars Creator/PhillLewis as TJ and Creator/CarlLumbly as [[https://www.nps.gov/people/denmark-vesey.htm Denmark Vesey]]. Moses Gunn, Michael Burgess, Bernard Addison, Frank Converse, Akosua Busia, and Vonetta [=McGee=] also star. The film also has been used as UsefulNotes/SchoolStudyMedia.
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The film stars Creator/PhillLewis as TJ and Creator/CarlLumbly as [[https://www.nps.gov/people/denmark-vesey.htm Denmark Vesey]]. Moses Gunn, Michael Burgess, Bernard Addison, Frank Converse, Akosua Busia, and Vonetta [=McGee=] Creator/VonettaMcGee also star. The film also has been used as UsefulNotes/SchoolStudyMedia.
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The film stars Creator/PhillLewis as TJ, TJ and Creator/CarlLumbly as [[https://www.nps.gov/people/denmark-vesey.htm Denmark Vesey]]. Moses Gunn, Michael Burgess, Bernard Addison, Frank Converse, Akosua Busia, and Vonetta [=McGee=] also star. The film also has been used as UsefulNotes/SchoolStudyMedia.
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* CharacterDevelopment: TJ starts off as a self-centered jerk who barely cared about school and Black leaders. When transported back to 1822, TJ is instantly humbled and realizes how his selfish actions impact others. The act that finally sends him back to his own time is selflessy letting Josiah and Caroline escape and have a chance at freedom.
* ComingOfAgeStory: Through his trials and upon returning to his time, TJ learns to be a more responsible person, take school seriously and take pride in his heritage.
* FishOutOfTemporalWater: Boy, is TJ ever. His adjustment to the the 1800s is ''very'' rough, and he even gets whipped for trying to run away.
* ComingOfAgeStory: Through his trials and upon returning to his time, TJ learns to be a more responsible person, take school seriously and take pride in his heritage.
* FishOutOfTemporalWater: Boy, is TJ ever. His adjustment to the the 1800s is ''very'' rough, and he even gets whipped for trying to run away.
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* CharacterDevelopment: TJ starts off as a self-centered jerk who barely cared about school and Black leaders. When transported back to 1822, TJ is instantly humbled and realizes how his selfish actions impact others. The act that finally sends him back to his own time is selflessy selflessly letting Josiah and Caroline escape and have a chance at freedom.
freedom, costing him his life in 1822.
* ComingOfAgeStory: Through his trials and upon returning to his time, TJ learns to be a more responsibleperson, take school seriously person and take pride in his heritage.
* FishOutOfTemporalWater: Boy, is TJ ever. His adjustment to the the 1800s is ''very'' rough, and he even gets whipped for trying to runaway.away at one point.
* ComingOfAgeStory: Through his trials and upon returning to his time, TJ learns to be a more responsible
* FishOutOfTemporalWater: Boy, is TJ ever. His adjustment to the the 1800s is ''very'' rough, and he even gets whipped for trying to run
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* SlaveryIsASpecialKindOfEvil: Slavery and the slave owners are the antagonists in the film, and the film doesn't flinch on showing the brutality of the institution. Slaves are whipped harshly, perform back breaking labor, and aren't allowed to read or write. TJ even finds to feel some empathy with Zeke, who despite being an overseer, is a victim.
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* SlaveryIsASpecialKindOfEvil: Slavery and the slave owners are the antagonists in the film, and the film doesn't flinch on showing the brutality of the institution. Slaves are whipped harshly, perform back breaking back-breaking labor, and aren't allowed to read or write. TJ even finds to feel feels some empathy with Zeke, who despite being an overseer, is a victim.victim and still a slave.
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''Brother Future'' is a 1991 HistoricalFiction[=/=]ScienceFiction[=/=]ComingOfAge MadeForTVMovie. TJ is a street-smart teenager from UsefulNotes/{{Detroit}} who rather sell stolen goods than do well in school. While selling stolen equipment, he is caught by a police officer who gives chase and during the chase, he is hit by a car. When TJ wakes up, he finds himself in the year 1822 in Charleston, UsefulNotes/SouthCarolina - and is mistaken for a runaway slave. From there, TJ has to deal with the loss of his freedom, is thrust in the middle of a slave revolt, and has to find his way back home.
The film stars Creator/PhillLewis as TJ, Creator/CarlLumbly as [[https://www.nps.gov/people/denmark-vesey.htm Denmark Vesey]]. Moses Gunn, Michael Burgess, Frank Converse, Akosua Busia, and Vonetta [=McGee=] also star. The film also has been used as UsefulNotes/SchoolStudyMedia.
The film stars Creator/PhillLewis as TJ, Creator/CarlLumbly as [[https://www.nps.gov/people/denmark-vesey.htm Denmark Vesey]]. Moses Gunn, Michael Burgess, Frank Converse, Akosua Busia, and Vonetta [=McGee=] also star. The film also has been used as UsefulNotes/SchoolStudyMedia.
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''Brother Future'' is a 1991 HistoricalFiction[=/=]ScienceFiction[=/=]ComingOfAge HistoricalFiction[=/=]ScienceFiction MadeForTVMovie. TJ is a street-smart teenager from UsefulNotes/{{Detroit}} who rather sell stolen goods than do well in school. While selling stolen equipment, he is caught by a police officer who gives chase and during the chase, he is hit by a car. When TJ wakes up, he finds himself in the year 1822 in Charleston, UsefulNotes/SouthCarolina - and is mistaken for a runaway slave. From there, TJ is sold into slavery to Mr. Cooper, and from there he has to deal with the loss of his freedom, is thrust in the middle of a slave revolt, and has to find his way back home.
The film stars Creator/PhillLewis as TJ, Creator/CarlLumbly as [[https://www.nps.gov/people/denmark-vesey.htm Denmark Vesey]]. Moses Gunn, Michael Burgess, Bernard Addison, Frank Converse, Akosua Busia, and Vonetta [=McGee=] also star. The film also has been used as UsefulNotes/SchoolStudyMedia.
The film stars Creator/PhillLewis as TJ, Creator/CarlLumbly as [[https://www.nps.gov/people/denmark-vesey.htm Denmark Vesey]]. Moses Gunn, Michael Burgess, Bernard Addison, Frank Converse, Akosua Busia, and Vonetta [=McGee=] also star. The film also has been used as UsefulNotes/SchoolStudyMedia.
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* BeautifulSlaveGirl: Caroline, a female slave that TJ instantly starts to take a liking to. But Caroline is in love with Josiah.
* CategoryTraitor: Zeke, the slave overseer. He is a slave just like the rest but he enjoys his position of power over the slaves. [[spoiler:He also is the one to give Mr. Cooper the heads up about Denmark Vesey's plan]].
* CharacterDevelopment: TJ starts off as a self-centered jerk who barely cared about school and Black leaders. When transported back to 1822, TJ is instantly humbled and realizes how his selfish actions impact others. The act that finally sends him back to his own time is selflessy letting Josiah and Caroline escape and have a chance at freedom.
* CategoryTraitor: Zeke, the slave overseer. He is a slave just like the rest but he enjoys his position of power over the slaves. [[spoiler:He also is the one to give Mr. Cooper the heads up about Denmark Vesey's plan]].
* CharacterDevelopment: TJ starts off as a self-centered jerk who barely cared about school and Black leaders. When transported back to 1822, TJ is instantly humbled and realizes how his selfish actions impact others. The act that finally sends him back to his own time is selflessy letting Josiah and Caroline escape and have a chance at freedom.
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* FishOutOfTemporalWater: Boy, is TJ ever. His adjustment to the the 1800s is very ''rough'', ''very'' rough, and he even gets whipped for trying to run away.
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* RevengeBeforeReason: Still stinging from being whipped by Zeke, TJ tries to get revenge by trying to implicate him in stealing a book from Mr. Cooper - to get Josiah in trouble instead in which Josiah is whipped to the point where he can barely stand. TJ is instantly remorseful and even realizes that trying to get Zeke in trouble was terrible as well.
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* SlaveryIsASpecialKindOfEvil: Slavery and the slave owners are the antagonists in the film, and the film doesn't flinch on showing the brutality of the institution. Slaves are whipped harshly, perform back breaking labor, and aren't allowed to read or write. TJ even finds to feel some empathy with Zeke, who despite being an overseer, is a victim.
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* FortuneTeller: Martilla is a house slave that can see visions and read fortunes, and by reading TJ's palm, she immediately knows that he doesn't belong in their time.
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* MagicalNegro: Martilla is a house slave that can see visions and read fortunes, and by reading TJ's palm, she immediately knows that he doesn't belong in their time. This is downplayed, as the cast is mostly Black.
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* CategoryTraitor: Zeke, the slave overseer. He is a slave just like the rest but he seems to enjoy his position of power over the slaves.
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* FishOutOfTemporalWater: Boy, is TJ ever. His adjustment to the the 1800s is very ''rough'', and he even gets whipped for disobeying orders.trying to run away.
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* SlaveLiberation: Denmark Vesey, a freeman, is trying to lead a slave insurrection and was actively recruiting slaves to fight back. In real life, it did not end well, but he was still considered a hero with the abolitionists.
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* SlaveLiberation: Denmark Vesey, a freeman, is trying to lead a slave insurrection and was actively recruiting slaves to fight back. In real life, [[https://www.pbs.org/thisfarbyfaith/people/denmark_vesey.html it did not end well, well]], but he was still considered a hero with the inspired other abolitionists.
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The film stars Creator/PhillLewis as TJ, Creator/CarlLumbly as [[https://www.nps.gov/people/denmark-vesey.htm Denmark Vesey]]. Creator/MosesGunn, Creator/MichaelBurgess, Creator/FrankConverse, and Creator/AkosuaBusia also star. The film also has been used as UsefulNotes/SchoolStudyMedia.
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The film stars Creator/PhillLewis as TJ, Creator/CarlLumbly as [[https://www.nps.gov/people/denmark-vesey.htm Denmark Vesey]]. Creator/MosesGunn, Creator/MichaelBurgess, Creator/FrankConverse, Moses Gunn, Michael Burgess, Frank Converse, Akosua Busia, and Creator/AkosuaBusia Vonetta [=McGee=] also star. The film also has been used as UsefulNotes/SchoolStudyMedia.
* MadeASlave: TJ, upon traveling back to the 1800s. Once he wakes up, he's caught by slave catchers and almost immediately sold.
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* SlaveLiberation: Denmark Vesey, a freeman, is trying to lead a slave insurrection and was actively recruiting slaves to fight back. In real life, it did not end well, but he was still considered a hero with the abolitionists.
* ThatWasNotADream: During the first act, TJ is in denial about being transported back in the past and thinks he'll wake up soon. He gets a very rudeawakening.awakening by Zeke by getting punched in the face.
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* CategoryTraitor: Zeke, the slave overseer. He is a slave just like the rest but he seems to enjoy his position of power over the slaves.
* ComingOfAgeStory: Through his trials and upon returning to his time, TJ learns to be a more responsible person, take school seriously and take pride in his heritage.
* FishOutOfTemporalWater: Boy, is TJ ever. His adjustment to the the 1800s is very ''rough'', and he even gets whipped for disobeying orders.
* MagicalNegro: Martilla is a house slave that can see visions and read fortunes, and by reading TJ's palm, she immediately knows that he doesn't belong in their time. This is downplayed, as the cast is mostly Black.
* ThatWasNotADream: During the first act, TJ is in denial about being transported back in the past and thinks he'll wake up soon. He gets a very rude awakening.
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''Brother Future'' is a 1991 HistoricalFiction/ScienceFiction/ComingOfAge MadeForTVMovie. TJ is a street-smart teenager from UsefulNotes/{{Detroit}} who rather sell stolen goods than do well in school. While selling stolen equipment, he is caught by a police officer who gives chase and during the chase, he is hit by a car. When TJ wakes up, he finds himself in the year 1822 in Charleston, UsefulNotes/SouthCarolina - and is mistaken for a runaway slave. From there, TJ has to deal with the loss of his freedom, is thrust in the middle of a slave revolt, and has to find his way back home.
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''Brother Future'' is a 1991HistoricalFiction/ScienceFiction/ComingOfAge HistoricalFiction[=/=]ScienceFiction[=/=]ComingOfAge MadeForTVMovie. TJ is a street-smart teenager from UsefulNotes/{{Detroit}} who rather sell stolen goods than do well in school. While selling stolen equipment, he is caught by a police officer who gives chase and during the chase, he is hit by a car. When TJ wakes up, he finds himself in the year 1822 in Charleston, UsefulNotes/SouthCarolina - and is mistaken for a runaway slave. From there, TJ has to deal with the loss of his freedom, is thrust in the middle of a slave revolt, and has to find his way back home.home.
The film stars Creator/PhillLewis as TJ, Creator/CarlLumbly as [[https://www.nps.gov/people/denmark-vesey.htm Denmark Vesey]]. Creator/MosesGunn, Creator/MichaelBurgess, Creator/FrankConverse, and Creator/AkosuaBusia also star. The film also has been used as UsefulNotes/SchoolStudyMedia.
''Brother Future'' is a 1991
The film stars Creator/PhillLewis as TJ, Creator/CarlLumbly as [[https://www.nps.gov/people/denmark-vesey.htm Denmark Vesey]]. Creator/MosesGunn, Creator/MichaelBurgess, Creator/FrankConverse, and Creator/AkosuaBusia also star. The film also has been used as UsefulNotes/SchoolStudyMedia.
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''Brother Future'' is a 1991 HistoricalFiction/ScienceFiction/ComingOfAge MadeForTVMovie. TJ is a street-smart teenager from UsefulNotes/{{Detroit}} who rather sell stolen goods than do well in school. While selling stolen equipment, he is caught by a police officer who gives chase and during the chase, he is hit by a car. When TJ wakes up, he finds himself in the year 1822 in Charleston, UsefulNotes/SouthCarolina - and is mistaken for a runaway slave. From there, TJ has to deal with the loss of his freedom, is thrust in the middle of a slave revolt, and has to find his way back home.
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