Beautifully written, beautifully shot, beautifully performed, Hal King is a magnificent film. An adaptation of William Shakespeare's Henry IV and V plays, Hal King blends R&B, jazz, hip hop, gospel, and even a bit of Classical opera recitative to tell the story of a young man who only finds his purpose upon the death of the father he spent his adult life rejecting.
Tyrik Ballard gives a breathtaking performance as Hal, matched by fellow newcomer Sharae Moultrie as Kat French, the daughter of Hal's father's enemy. Their love story plays against a compelling backdrop of racial politics (with an alderman's race standing in for the Hundred Years' War). In support are powerful performances by Ryan Shaw, Tony McLendon, Dion Davis, Eric Roberson, Sophia Nicole Stevens, and Darien Dean.
Plot summary
Hal King is part of the 1950s beatnik jazz scene; running with drug addicts and fast women. But after being drafted for the Korean War, he may be forced to chose between carrying his father's political legacy, and the woman he loves.
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February 09, 2021 at 02:36 PM
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Beautiful
Great throwback!
Hal King was very entertaining. I enjoyed the throwback to Jazz and other musicalities portrayed in the film. You have to stay til the end because the ending left me speechless. Well Done!
Really nice work.
It was really nice film to watch .. visuals and music are spectacular!..
Chorégraphie was also good and some of the actors truly stand out..
I look forward to the soundtrack!..