Jason's Lyric
May 22 1994
•2h 59m
•Crime, Drama, Romance
The story of a young man who must confront his own fears about love as well as his relationships with family and friends.
Cast
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Allen Payne
Jason Alexander
Jada Pinkett Smith
Lyric
Bokeem Woodbine
Joshua Alexander
Eddie Griffin
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