Down for Life (2009)

Based on a true story depicting a single dramatic day in the life of a Latina gang leader in South Central L.A.

Director:

Alan Jacobs

Writers:

Alan Jacobs, Trina Calderón,

Stars:

Jessica Romero, Danny Glover, Snoop Dogg

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jessica Romero	...	Rascal
Danny Glover	...	Mr. Shannon
Snoop Dogg	...	Mr. Hightower
Laz Alonso	...	Officer Barber
Kate del Castillo	...	Esther
Kurt Caceres	...	Rafael
Cesar Garcia	...	Flaco
Nicholas Gonzalez	...	Officer Guttierez
Andres Xavier Sanchez	...	Sneaky
Iglesias Estefania	...	Mrs. Rivera
Elizabeth Peña	...	Mrs. Castro
Emily Rios	...	Vanessa
Whitney Gamble	...	Aisha
Isamar Guijarro	...	Troubles
Sheila Ochoa	...	Grumpy

Storyline

Based on a true story depicting a single dramatic day in the life of a Latina gang leader in South Central L.A.

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Plot Keywords:

latina | south central los angeles

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, pervasive language, some sexual content and drug use

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Por vida

Company Credits

Production Co:

Por Vida Productions, Slate of Eight Productions, 1211 Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min 92 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Fall into some Real Drama

What seems to start out as a basic, straightforward youth drama rapidly evolves into a coming-of-age tale about an often-stereotyped, often-misunderstood and certainly too-often unbelievably true lifestyle of American youth in the streets of metro centers.

Jessica Romero as the lead character Rascal truly captures the authentic street-lifestyle completely. She lives and breathes the part.

Despite my normally removed-attitude when watching dramas, I was compelled to the point of squirming in my seat. A realistic portrayal of the harsh and cruel forces watching and warping the development of inner city youth.