Accompanied by his young nephew (Michael Rainey Jr.), an ex-convict (Common) tries to raise money through a drug deal.
Release Date: December 28th, 2012
DVD Release Date: April 2nd, 2013
R |1 hr 34 min
Plot SummaryAccompanied by his young nephew (Michael Rainey Jr.), an ex-convict (Common) tries to raise money through a drug deal.
Cast: Common , Michael Rainey Jr., Charles S. Dutton, Dennis Haysbert, Danny Glover, Meagan Good, Marc John Jefferies, Lonette McKee
Director: Sheldon Candis
Genres: Drama
Production Co: Rival Pictures, Hollywood Studios
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