Jumping the Broom, Ranks High at Weekend Box Office With Impressive Reviews

Produced by Our Stories Films, an RLJ Company, and released by TriStar, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, Jumping the Broom  received an "A" CinemaScore grade across all categories, solidifying  its longevity and success. This grade is determined by a survey given to  opening-day audiences.

"The film's success demonstrates the talent and creativity among our African American writers and actors," says producer Tracey E. Edmonds. "One of our goals with this film was to showcase African American family dynamics and love in a positive light. We wanted Jumping the Broom to be a testament of Black love and to be an uplifting film for our viewing audience."

"I am pleased at the weekend box office results for Jumping the Broom," said Robert L. Johnson,  founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies and Chairman of Our Stories  Films. "Our vision is to create urban-oriented films that are quality  produced and that are entertaining and Jumping the Broom achieves  both.  I commend Tracey and her team for developing and producing the  film and bringing together an all-star cast. This is the type of film we  continue to look forward to producing," he concluded.

Jumping the Broom's cast includes Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine and Mike Epps. Salim Akil directed the comedy, which centers around two families from two very different environments who gather on Martha's Vineyard for a wedding.