A Brooklyn State of Mind

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A Brooklyn State of Mind
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Directed byFrank Rainone
Cinematography Ken Kelsch
Music by Paul Zaza

A Brooklyn State of Mind is a 1997 American crime drama film written and directed by Frank Rainone. [1] [2]

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References

  1. John B. Manbeck, Robert Singer (28 June 2010). The Brooklyn Film: Essays in the History of Filmmaking. McFarland, 2002. ISBN   978-0786481200.
  2. David Rooney (June 1, 1997). "Review: 'A Brooklyn State of Mind'". Variety . Retrieved 28 February 2014.