WHO IS IN IT?
Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett Smith, Bokeem Woodbine
Anthony ‘Treach’ Criss, Eddie Griffin, Suzzanne Douglass,
Lisa Nicole Carson, Lahmard Tate and Forest Whitaker
Jason’s Lyric is a 1994 romantic drama film, written by Bobby Smith, Jr., and directed by Doug McHenry. The film marks the directorial debut of McHenry, who co-produced the film with George Jackson. Both Jackson and McHenry have been notably successful as producers with films that include New Jack City.
Jason’s Lyric features an ensemble cast of African American actors that includes Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett Smith, Bokeem Woodbine, Treach, Eddie Griffin, Lahmard Tate, and Forest Whitaker. Set in Houston, Texas, the film is a story about young African American adults learning how to deal with love and maturity.