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50 Cent (screenplay)
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16 November 2009 (USA) more
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A coming of age story about an inner-city youth raised by a hardworking single mother. When his dream... more | add synopsis
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great film lots of potential for Curtis Jackson more (7 total)

Cast

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50 Cent ... Clarence (as Curtis Jackson)
Clifton Powell ... Sean
Elijah Williams ... Shocka

Gabriel Ellis ... Rafael

Michael Wright ... First Victim
Anthony 'Treach' Criss ... Cedrick
Gabriel Casseus ... Freddie (as Gabrielle Casseus)
Kar ... Miss Jenkins

Carlos Franco ... Jay (as Carlos Jones)
Shorty Red ... Tiny
Eve Lora ... Mrs. Ortiz
Tayuana 'T.J.' Jones ... Ronette
Angel Lola Luv ... Mona (as Angel)
O.G. Mack McLean ... Mr. Harris
True Love ... Roberto
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Rated R for bloody violence, pervasive language and some strong sexuality.
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79 min
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9 out of 33 people found the following review useful.
great film lots of potential for Curtis Jackson, 16 November 2009
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Author: allprops1 from United States

I watch this film last night and i was like,WoW,i did not move from the chair till it was all over,it was deep,original,and well done,great acting,just shows you how life is really like in the hood,i can relate to this situation,cause i'm from the hood,not to far from were this took place,from Newark,n.j so stuff like this really happens,he really took this film to another level,and i think this is a stepping stone,for what is yet to come in the future,he is more focus,and his acting has hit another its peak,the man can act,there is no doubt about that,well done Curtis aka 50 cent,i hope there is a sequel to this one,in (Newark)

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