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"In popular culture, there is this notion that African-American men and women can't get together and we're having these issues," Akil says.
Families Joined By Marriage are Unlikely Fit in 'Jumping The Broom' 2011
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Ali Akil Khalil sounds like a man in need of sleep.
Patrick Galey: Judge Lebanon by Entering Its Prisons Patrick Galey 2011
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Directed and co-produced by Salim Akil (The Game), making his feature film debut, the film presents the story of Sabrina Watson (Paula Patton) a pampered, slightly ditzy young lawyer on the rise, who makes a personal vow of no more sex until marriage.
Marlynn Snyder: Jumping The Broom: Family and Class Conflicts With a Side of Humor Marlynn Snyder 2011
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"In popular culture, there is this notion that African-American men and women can't get together and we're having these issues," Akil says.
Families Joined By Marriage are Unlikely Fit in 'Jumping The Broom' 2011
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The two families bring opposite views of the black American experience, but director Salim Akil believes the story is not only about ethnicity.
Families Joined By Marriage are Unlikely Fit in 'Jumping The Broom' 2011
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The script (by Elizabeth Hunter and Arlene Gibbs) - and Akil's restrained (to the point of prettiness) direction - focus on the humanity of the characters, rather than punching out a joke every couple of minutes.
Marshall Fine: HuffPost Review: Jumping the Broom Marshall Fine 2011
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Brock Akil most recently wrote and Akil directed the remake of the film Sparkle, which will feature Whitney Houston in her final role.
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"The first test of whether Apple violates the Competition Act will essentially be if it adversely affects public interest," Akil Hirani, a managing partner at law firm Majmudar & Co., said.
Apple May Face Antitrust Probe in India Kenan Machado 2011
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The series, written by Brock Akil, is part of the Akils' deal with the network that includes a series and several pilot commitments.
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The two families bring opposite views of the black American experience, but director Salim Akil believes the story is not only about ethnicity.
Families Joined By Marriage are Unlikely Fit in 'Jumping The Broom' 2011
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