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Downsized (2017)
Director: Rhonda Baraka
Cast: Boris Kodjoe, Nicole Ari Parker, Alix Lapri, Racquel Bianca John
Runtime83 min
RatingPG-13
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Ebony and Michael were forced into a modern "shotgun" wedding after becoming teenage parents, putting their personal goals on hold in order to support their family. Amazingly, the two high school sweethearts managed to overcome the odds and establish a seemingly ideal life for themselves. However, the success that initially was meant to strengthen their family has become the very thing that is driving them apart. As a result, Michael desperately tries to hold onto everything he's worked his entire life to gain. This leads the family on an unconventional adventure to restore the faith, hope, and trust that initially brought them together.
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Downsized, a 2017 TV movie directed by Rhonda Baraka, is a comedy-drama that follows a young couple as they navigate the challenges of teenage parenthood and the pressures of achieving success. While critical reception and awards recognition are not widely reported, the film's focus on family dynamics and personal growth resonates with audiences, as indicated by its positive ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
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Downsized (2017) offers a unique blend of comedy and drama as it explores the challenges faced by a high school couple forced to grow up too fast. Director Rhonda Baraka's insightful take on their journey to rebuild their faith, hope, and trust is both heartwarming and relatable, anchored by strong performances from the ensemble cast including Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker.
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Downsizing, Downsize or Downsized may refer to:Downsizing an image in digital graphics, see Image scaling; Downsize (automobile), reduce size of a motor vehicle Downsizing (film), a 2017 science fiction comedy film by Alexander Payne Downsizing (property), moving to a smaller property Engine downsizing, trend in the combustion engines construction Layoff, temporary suspension or permanent termination of the employment of employees. Degrowth is sometimes called downsizing in macroeconomics "Downsize" , a 2001 television episode "Downsized", a song by Moloko from the album I Am Not a Doctor
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