Barry Michael Cooper revealed the surprising story behind Pookie’s casting in New Jack City – a tale of brilliant auditions, unexpected tragedy, and cinematic redemption. Since 1998 ...
Barry Michael Cooper, a writer and producer who co-wrote the blaxploitation '90s classic "New Jack City" and finished his "Harlem trilogy" writing "Sugar Hill" and "Above the Rim," died in Baltimore, ...
Barry Michael Cooper, a writer and producer known for 'New Jack City,' 'Sugar Hill' and 'Above the Rim,' has died at age 66. 'Will never be another,' his son says.