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Down for Life (2010)
Director: Alan Jacobs
Cast: Laz Alonso, Snoop Dogg, Kurt Caceres, Kate del Castillo
Runtime93 min
RatingR
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Based on a New York Times article depicting a single dramatic day in the life of a Latina gang leader in South Central L.A.
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Down for Life (2010) is a critically acclaimed drama film directed by Alan Jacobs that depicts a single dramatic day in the life of a Latina gang leader in South Central L.A. The film was based on a New York Times article and has received positive reviews, though its audience reception has been more mixed with a 5.7/10 rating on IMDb.
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Fans of gritty urban dramas and Snoop Dogg's versatile acting chops will appreciate Down for Life's visceral, documentary-style look at a day in the life of a Latina gang leader in South Central L.A. Director Alan Jacobs' 2010 film delivers a raw, authentic portrait of the challenges and violence these characters face.
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Down for Life is a 2009 American dramatic film directed by Alan Jacobs based on the true story of a 15-year-old Latina gang leader in Watts, Los Angeles. The story follows one day in her life as she struggles to break away from her gang. Made in cinéma vérité style, the film stars many local teens, with veteran actors such as Danny Glover, Laz Alonso, Kate del Castillo, and Snoop Dogg in supporting roles. Down for Life focuses on the gritty reality of gang life and the racial tension surrounding it. Ultimately, the film's message is one of hope to those in tough circumstances while shedding light on a pressing social issue.
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