Explicit Ills Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
The beauty of hope and the power of unity form the foundation of this tale of youthful love, drugs, and poverty in the City of Brotherly Love. Seven-year-old Babo suffers from asthma, and lives with his mother in a dangerous section of North Philly. In an attempt to impress a girl who's well out of his league, their scheming neighbor Demitri attempts to pass as a brainy bookworm. Meanwhile, as well-off art student Michelle falls into a drug-ridden affair with her dealer, Jacob, Kaleef and Jill struggle to save their marriage while bringing "produce to the people," and their teenage son, Heslin, bulks up for the World's Strongest Man competition. Rosario Dawson, Naomie Harris, and Paul Dano star. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Theatrical Release Date:
03/06/2009
DVD Release Date:
07/14/2009
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for language and some drug use.
Run Time:
87 min.
Distributor(s):
Peace Arch Ent.
Production Co.:
AM/FM Films, Bluhammock Productions, Film 101 Productions, Riker Hill Films
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Inner City Blues
Tone:
Compassionate, Earnest, Stirring
Keywords:
social-inequality, social-justice
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (03-06-2009)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
