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Joel Schumacher

Joel Schumacher
Date of Birth: 29 Aug 1939
Country: USA
Total Credits at Criticker: 3 (Actor), 26 (Director), 8 (Writer)
Titles you haven't rated - Actor (3) | Director (26) | Writer (8)
Sparkle
Set in the 1960s, three sisters form a girl group and soon become Motown sensations, but fame becomes a challenge as the close-knit family begins to fall apart. (imdb)
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Flawless
Walt Koontz, a homophobic guy, ends up with paralyzed vocal cords because of an unfortunate stroke. His therapy includes receiving singing lessons from a neighbor who is not only openly flamboyant but also a pre-op transgenderist. Both of them are equally prejudiced; Koontz against homosexuals and the neighbor against close-minded straight people. (imdb)
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St. Elmo\
A Group of friends, just out of college, struggle with adulthood. Their main problem is that they're all self-centered and obnoxious. (imdb)
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D.C. Cab
The tale of a hapless group of cabbies and a rundown cab company owned by Harold. Albert comes to town with a dream of starting his own cab company but needs to motivate Harold's employees to want to make something out of themselves. (imdb)
Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill
The crises, incidents and interactions among the employees, patrons and contestants of a country-western bar's regularly scheduled talent show. (imdb)
The Wiz
An African American adaption of the Wizard of Oz that tries to capture the essence of the inner-city experience. (imdb)
Car Wash
Car Wash is about a close-knit group of black employees who one day have all manner of strange visitors coming onto their forecourt, including Richard Pryor as a preaching 'wonder-man' who is loved by most but loathed by one. (imdb)
Sparkle
A girl group experiences turmoil after one of their members turns to drugs and another achieves their desired fame all by herself.
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