Jamal
Jeffries (Miguel A. Nunez, Jr.) is the star player for
pro basketball team the Charlotte Beat, until his
out-of-control behavior gets him fired, and no other
team will take him.
Soon his swanky mansion is being
repossessed and he's stuck carrying groceries for his
Aunt Ruby. Then he hits on an idea crazy enough to work:
He disguises himself as a woman, dubbed Juwanna Mann,
and with the unwitting help of his long-suffering agent
(Kevin Pollack) lands a contract with the WNBA Charlotte
Banshees. At first it's just a chance to flaunt his
skills, but soon Jamal is learning the value of
teamwork, especially after he falls head over heels for
Banshee captain Michelle (Vivica Fox). The film relies
on a colorful string of familiar cliches, but they
succeed because of its witty script and winning cast. Of
particular note are IN LIVING COLOR alumni Kim Wayans as
a shy lesbian and Tommy Davidson as the
gold-teeth-flashing Puff Smokey Smoke, who falls for
Juwanna. R&B crooner Ginuwine is Puff's honey smooth
pal Romeo, who is two-timing Michelle. WNBA stars such
as Teresa Witherspoon appear as themselves. JUWANNA MANN
is the first feature film for music video director Jesse
Vaughan!!
Features/Specifications
Attractive Retail Box
Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)
Rating Reason: For Language
and Sex-Related Material.
Starring:
Tommy Davidson, Vivica A. Fox, Vivica Fox, Ginuwine,
Lil' Kim, Miguel A. Nunez, Kevin Pollak, Kim Wayans
Directed By: Jesse
Vaughan
Release Information:
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: June 21,
2002
DVD Release Date: June 2003
Run Time: 91 minutes
Production Company: Warner Home
Video
Package Type: Snap Case
Number of Discs/Layers:
Single Side - Dual Layer
DVD Features:
Encoding:
Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only).
This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other
countries.
Aspect Ratio(s):
Widescreen anamorphic - 1.85:1
Available Audio Tracks:
English (Dolby Digital 5.1
Surround)
Language:
English, French, Spanish
Closed Captioned: Yes
Bonus Features:
Dolby Digital 5.1
Surround Sountrack
Remastered for Home Theatres
2 Feature-Length Commentaries:
Commentary with Director Jesse
Vaughan and Star Miguel A. Nunez, Jr.
Solo Commentary by Co-Star and
Comedy Mastermind Tommy Davidson
Go Behind-the-Scenes for the Scoop
Behind the Hoops Featurette