'In the Hive' a labor of love

There was a time early in Robert Townsend's career when he might have spoofed the "urban high school trying to make a difference" movie. His new film, "In the Hive" (opening at the Chatham 14 Theaters on Friday and playing this weekend on BET) certainly has all the conventions of the genre: disaffected students from dysfunctional families; the "last chance" to make something of their lives; noble teachers determined to help turn their lives around

By Donald Liebenson, Special to Tribune Newspapers

January 31, 2013