On the Outs (2006) Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Three teenage girls struggle to survive in the urban jungle of their hardscrabble New Jersey neighborhood in this fact-inspired independent drama. Oz (Judy Marte) is an unapologetically tough 17-year-old who oversees a team of drug dealers, but beneath her hard shell is a soft heart as she cares for her younger brother who is mentally challenged (Dominic Colón). Suzette (Anny Mariano) is 15, and her mother is determined that her daughter is going to make something of herself -- which makes matters all the worse for Suzette when her boyfriend gets her pregnant then refuses to take his share of the responsibilities. And Marison (Paola Mendoza) is a young single mother who is trying to hold on to custody of her daughter while fighting a losing battle with drug addiction. On the Outs received its world premiere at the 2004 Toronto International Film Festival. - Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
01/18/2006
DVD Release Date:
05/09/2006
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for pervasive language, strong drug use, some violence & sexual content.
Run Time:
83 min.
Distributor(s):
Fader Films
Genre(s):
Themes:
Custody Battles, Inner City Blues, Drug Addiction, Street Gangs, Drug Trade, Kids in Trouble
Tone:
Bleak, Compassionate, Forceful, Gritty
Keywords:
custody-battle, drug-addiction, drug-dealer, ghetto, juvenile-crime, poverty, prison, teen-pregnancy, tomboy
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (01-13-2006)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD