Hustle & Flow (2/9) Movie CLIP - Spiritual Experience (2005) HD

CLIP DESCRIPTION:
DJay (Terrence Howard) and Nola (Taryn Manning) are moved to tears while listening to a choir singer (Jennifer Bynum Green).

FILM DESCRIPTION:
One man's struggle to rise above his circumstances prompts him to try a career in music in this acclaimed drama from writer and director Craig Brewer. Djay (Terrence Howard) is a low-level pimp and drug dealer who scraped together a living in the ghettos of Memphis, TN. Djay isn't happy with his life, and the realization that he's reached the same age when his father unexpectedly died has made him start thinking about changing his ways. Djay has always had a gift for spinning stories, and after picking up a cheap keyboard, he begins picking out beats to go along with his rhymes. After bumping into an old high-school buddy who works in gospel music, Key (Anthony Anderson), Djay decided to take the plunge and remake himself as a rapper. With the technical know-how of Key and the musical input of a local beat maker named Shelby (DJ Qualls), Djay begins turning his way with words and his first-hand knowledge of the street life into music, as his two live-in girlfriends, Lexus (Paula Jai Parker) and Shug (Taraji P. Henson), add their musical input and emotional support and Nola (Taryn Manning) continues to turn tricks to pay the bills. When local boy-turned-nationwide hip-hop star Skinny Black (Ludacris) comes to town to pay a visit to Arnel (Isaac Hayes), a club owner friendly with Djay, he sees an opportunity to put his demo in the hands of someone who can bring his music to the masses, though it turns out to be far more difficult than he expected. Hustle & Flow had its world premiere at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, where it received a number of rave reviews and took home the Audience Award.

CREDITS:
TM & © Paramount (2005)
Cast: Anthony Anderson, Kelvin Birrus, Tiran D. Boyland, Terrence Brown, Terrence Howard, Brandon Seiferth, H. Renee Cogar, Jennifer Bynum Green, Deborah Manning Thomas, Taryn Manning
Director: Craig Brewer
Producers: Stephanie Allain, Preston L. Holmes, John Singleton, Dwight Williams
Screenwriter: Craig Brewer

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[sandyj]

This scene alone, should have won an Oscar!

[mrboyland]

I was in the choir of this scene (in the middle). It was an honor collaborating on arranging this piece!

[wrjb]

Shivers. Chills. Goosebumps. Still the best scene from the movie.

[ArizonaPatriot]

Other than the incredible music, what I love about this scene is the fact that the hearts being touched by God belong to a pimp and professional call girl. He loves ALL of us, as this scene beautifully demonstrates. Man looks at the outward appearance of a person; God looks at our hearts. Others see a pimp and prostitute; God sees His children.

[Kolegate]

This is like one of those life-changing events that only a few people, out of millions on this earth, get to experience. Something that speaks to you so deep, you can only shed a tear in response and then proceed to figure out how to go down the path God wants you to travel on in a successful and positive way.

[nikluv]

Her voice is so beautiful and i love it.

[ttualumni]

Truly angelic. No auto tune. Just genuine talent.

[movadddo]

I'm not even religious but this song makes me tear up every time!

[redddrc]

when a song makes you tear up to a curtain point you know it's a song from the heavens

[jmc]

As someone who has struggled with addiction and all of the shame that comes with it for many many years. I believe I know exactly what DJ and Nola where feeling.. As I have sat in a church listening to the Choir with tears i was unable to fight streaming down my face wanting so badly to be other than what I was!!! Music has a way of breaking down walls that simple words cant!!
Beautiful song, beautiful scene, beautifully performed by all parties involved!!!

[dionneyoung]

"Jesus told me, That the world would be against me." Very chilling but true line.. You would have to be very brave and have incredible faith. these are the most scariest times in our life, but he already told us

[RoryWhite]

i never can watch/listen/experience this too often. i was honored by chance or by God's choreography to speak with Jennifer Bynum twice and she explained that during this scene Terrance Howard's tears, and accompanying deep emotional response, was not planned, and that in fact Terrance approached Ms. (actually I believe it's Dr.) Bynum, and asked her why he was so moved. (I believe she has a doctorate in theology thus loving the gospel with not only her heart, but her mind, and her voice). May the Lord be blessing her greatly.

[jessicajanene]

it gave me chills before she and the choir started singing, such a powerful scene every time i watch it

[iLLnATioN]

It takes a real a person to love god .. I feel him in my life more than ever, no matter my past or mistakes he never leaves me . Great scene.

[jamesgentry]

This is my favorite scene out of the whole movie.

[brittneywashington]

I freaking love her voice!! This is a beautiful rendition of this song!! 😍😍😍😍😍💜💗💓💕💖❤

[ConspirHerSee]

MY FAVORITE SCENE IN THE WHOLE MOVIE.  I LOVE MUSIC OF ALL TYPES FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, RAP, ROCK, ALTERNATIVE, COUNTRY, GOSPEL, SYMPHONY, R & B, JAZZ, BLUES.  IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT IT IS IF YOU TRULY HAVE AN EAR FOR MUSIC.  IT'S VERY POWERFUL AND CAN MOVE YOUR SPIRIT.

[HBKvsTazMUDM]

Note: I'm an atheist but this scene isn't about religion vs. atheism. It taps so much into the character of Dee-Jay. He's struggling with his life and is looking for a change that he hasn't found yet. The woman sings of how she would be ok if Christ changed her name but Christ tells her he won't do that because you must stay who you're meant to be. Dee-Jay cries because he realizes he can't skip out of his life and just assume another identity. He has to look in the mirror and face himself.

[kingpiece]

One of the most beautiful scenes ever on film.

[hb]

Phenomenal acting by Terrence Howard right here. The eyes spoke a thousand words.