Light It Up
Originally released in 1999. Light It Up is a drama/thriller film. directed by Craig Bolotin.
Starring Usher, Vanessa Williams, and Forest Whitaker
Synopsis
On a winter day in a southside Queens high school, events collide and six students are suddenly in an armed standoff with the NYPD. At the school, classrooms freeze, teachers come and go, resources are scant.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (35 votes)
Budget
$13M
Production budget
Box Office
$6M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Usher
as Lester Dewitt
Vanessa Williams
as Audrey McDonald
Forest Whitaker
as Officer Dante Jackson
Rosario Dawson
as Stephanie Williams
Robert Ri'chard
as Zacharias 'Ziggy' Malone
Judd Nelson
as Ken Knowles
Fredro Starr
as Rodney J. Templeton
Sara Gilbert
as Lynn Sabatini
Clifton Collins Jr.
as Robert 'Rivers' Tremont
Glynn Turman
as Principal Allan Armstrong
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,985,690
Production Companies
- Edmonds Entertainment Group
- Fox 2000 Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Light It Up about?
On a winter day in a southside Queens high school, events collide and six students are suddenly in an armed standoff with the NYPD. At the school, classrooms freeze, teachers come and go, resources...
Who directed Light It Up?
Light It Up was directed by Craig Bolotin.
How long is Light It Up?
Light It Up has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Light It Up released?
Light It Up was released on November 4, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Light It Up?
The main cast of Light It Up includes Usher, Vanessa Williams, Forest Whitaker, Rosario Dawson, Robert Ri'chard.