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6.0/10   195 votes
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Writers:
DeMane Davis (screenplay)
DeMane Davis (story)
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Genre:
Crime | Drama more
Plot:
This feature takes us into the world of "boosters" or shoplifters where a charismatic, intelligent young female booster from a dysfunctional family... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 7 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Urbanworld Film Fest Announces Winners
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 7 August 2001)
Sundance Announces Its Selections
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 5 December 2000)
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Cast

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Kerry Washington ... Niecy
Lonette McKee ... Elaine

Eugene Byrd ... Angelo
Barbara Montgomery ... France
Samantha Brown ... Camille

Sticky Fingaz ... Quik

Todd Williams ... Christian
Jacqui Parker ... Aunt Lily
Naheem Allah ... Uncle Michael
Susan Alger ... Shelly
Annette Miller ... Miss Kearns
Sean Conant ... Mac
Georgia Lyman ... Kira
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Bo Cleary ... Police officer

John Fiore ... Pearce

Pooch Hall ... Derek

George Michael Jones ... Security Guard at Kennedy's
Daniel Laurent ... Jamal
Braun Philip ... Dent
Manajhjanihe Royalle ... Lisa's Customer
Kathryn Woods ... Christian's Mother
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language, some violence and drug content.
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Runtime:
85 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
USA:R
Filming Locations:
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Company:
BET Pictures more

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The story of Greed..., 8 May 2003
Author: P Adkins from Long Beach

I watched LIFT last night on Sundance. This film was a story of a girl who works as a display artist at an upscale department store. However, on the side she has a part-time job... she steals high priced items (clothes, jewelry, etc.) and sells them to locals around the urban neighborhood. Kerry Washington is an excellent actress that pulled the part off! The movie touches on emotional past issues with family that may hit close to home for some. The movie itself is kind runs kind of bland with no real climax except for the "final job" that Neicy wants to pull in order to please her mother(who needs therapy.) Greed gets the best of everyone & she pays the price through Karma. 6 out of 10

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