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T he P ortland O bserver • M ay 4,1994
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The ritzy resort island of
Martha’s Vineyard is a vacation
haven where the rich relax at the
famous Inkwell Beach and, where
in 1976, 16-year-old African-
American Drew Tate (LARENZ
TATE) is about to spend a siz
zling summer holiday that puts a
new spin on fun in the sun in
Touchstone Pictures’ coming-of-
age
com edy/dram a “ The
Inkwell.”
A shy teenager, with no ex
perience and little interest in the
opposite sex, Drew is just trying
to get through puberty without a
fuss. To his Mom’s (SUZZANNE
DOUGLAS) dismay, however,
he seems different from other
boys his age. His militant, ex-
B lack P anther father (JOE
MORTON) is in a panic because
Drew h asn ’t discovered his
“manhood.” Concerned about
their son’s behavior, and hoping
a change of scene will have a
positive influence, they drag
Drew off to spend two weeks
with their wealthy, if not snooty,
relatives.
Unavoidably drawn into the
social scene on the island. Drew
begins to express feelings he
never knew existed. With the help
of the beautiful and bold Lauren
Kelly (JADA PINKETT) he also
finds he’s not quite as confused
and awkward around girls as ev
eryone believes.
A Touchstone Pictures pre
sentation, “The Inkwell” is di-
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ENTERTAINMENT
“The Inkwell”
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IVhen shy and timid teenager Drew Tate (Larenz Tate, right) meets the bold and beautiful Lauren Kelly
(Jada Pinkett, left) while vacationing with his family on Martha ’s Vinyard, he discovers he's not as
awkward around girls as everyone thinks, in Touchstone Pictures’ new coming-of-age comedy/drama.
Photo Credit Jim Bridges
rected by Matty Rich from
a screenplay written by
Tom R ico stro n za and
Paris Qualles. The pro
ducers are Irving Azoff
and Guy Riedel. Execu
tive producer is Jon
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