Get on the Bus

Fifteen Black men gather in South Central LA to take a cross-country bus trip to attend the Million Man March in Washington, DC in October 1995. Among the attendees are an eclectic set of characters, including a laid-off aircraft worker, a man whose at-risk son is handcuffed to him, a Black Republican, a former gangsta, a Hollywood actor, a cop of mixed racial background, and a white bus driver. All make the trek discussing issues surrounding the March, including manhood, religion, politics, sexuality, and race.

Tagline

“On October 16, 1996, the one year anniversary of the Million Man March, Spike Lee invites you to lift your head, raise your voice, and...get on the bus.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

History, Adventure, Drama

Director

Spike Lee

Original Language

EN

What is Get on the Bus about?

Fifteen Black men gather in South Central LA to take a cross-country bus trip to attend the Million Man March in Washington, DC in October 1995. Among the attendees are an eclectic set of characters, including a laid-off aircraft worker, a man whose at-risk son is handcuffed to him, a Black Republican, a former gangsta, a Hollywood actor, a cop of mixed racial background, and a white bus driver. All make the trek discussing issues surrounding the March, including manhood, religion, politics, sexuality, and race.

Who directed Get on the Bus?

Get on the Bus was directed by Spike Lee.

When was Get on the Bus released?

Get on the Bus was released on October 16, 1996.

How long is Get on the Bus?

Get on the Bus has a runtime of 2h 2m.

Where can I track Get on the Bus?

You can track Get on the Bus on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.