Released today in 1994, Jason’s Lyric is a timeless drama that captivated audiences with its intense portrayal of love, trauma, and redemption. Set in Houston, Texas, the film tells the story of Jason Alexander, a young man caught between his troubled family and the desire for a peaceful, fulfilling life with his newfound love, Lyric.
Directed by Doug McHenry, the movie explores themes of healing from past wounds, the consequences of violence, and the pursuit of love as a means of escape. With a gripping narrative and standout performances, this movie offered a raw and emotional lens on familial struggles in the face of societal challenges.
Starring Allen Payne and Jada Pinkett Smith as the film’s central characters, Jason’s Lyric as features a star-studded cast that included Bokeem Woodbine, Anthony “Treach” Criss, Eddie Griffin, Suzzanne Douglaus, Lisa Nicole Carson, and Forest Whitaker. Thirty years later, Jason’s Lyric remains a classic in Black cinema, celebrated for its storytelling, performances, and profound emotional depth.
Let’s take a look at the cast of Jason’s Lyric then and now.
Jason Alexander
Jason is the film’s central character, the ‘good’ son who shoulders the burden of his family’s struggles. He is responsible, thoughtful, and works hard to protect his mother and brother. However, when he falls in love with Lyric, he finds himself torn between his loyalty to his troubled brother Joshua and his desire to start a new life.
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