Coming to America (1988)
An African prince decides it’s time for him to find a princess... and his mission leads him and his most loyal friend to Queens, New York. In disguise as an impoverished immigrant, the pampered prince quickly finds himself a new job, new friends, new digs, new enemies and lots of trouble.
3 Kinolab Clips
Prince Akeem Acclimates to Queens
Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and Semmi (Arsenio Hall) move to a purposefully tarnished New York City apartment to become "real" New Yorkers. The friends attempt to transition to Queens, NY by changing their formal, African clothing to New York street style – letting go of their fancier clothing pieces.
Duration: 00:03:23
Timestamp: 00:28:48
Contributor: Sophia Feinerman
Prince Akeem Attends the St. John's Basketball Game
Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) is invited to attend a basketball game with Lisa (Shari Headley), Darryl (Eriq La Salle) and Patrice (Allison Dean). At the game, Prince Akeem faces discrimination from Darryl for being an African. Additionally, he is recognized by a former African subject.
Duration: 00:04:07
Timestamp: 00:55:36
Contributor: Sophia Feinerman
Semmi's Class Blindness
Semmi (Aresnio Hall) asks the King of Zamunda (James Earl Jones) for one million dollars. Patrice (Allison Dean) discovers their newly renovated home. Semmi informs her that he is the Prince of Zamunda and that Akeem is his servant.
Duration: 00:03:04
Timestamp: 01:19:02
Contributor: Sophia Feinerman