O.G. (2018)

Louis awaits release from prison after nearly 24 years in, when young Beech is incarcerated.

Director:

Madeleine Sackler

Writer:

Stephen Belber

Stars:

Jeffrey Wright, Theothus Carter, William Fichtner

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Jeffrey Wright	...	Louis
Theothus Carter	...	Beecher
William Fichtner	...	Danvers
Boyd Holbrook	...	Pinkins
Mare Winningham	...	Janice
David Patrick Kelly	...	Larry
Yul Vazquez	...	Baxter
Bahni Turpin	...	Ludlow
Ryan Cutrona	...	Piner
Ato Essandoh
Kevin Jackson	...	Mo
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Lisa Ash	...	Molly
David Burnett	...	Younger Prisoner #2
Candido Carter	...	Louis's Son
Amanda Christine	...	Daughter

Storyline

A maximum-security prison inmate named Louis, who, 24 years after committing a violent crime as a young man, finds himself on the cusp of release from prison, facing an uncertain future on the outside. He encounters Beech, a newly incarcerated young man who offers him much needed-friendship, though it's not without unfortunate complications. The younger inmate echoes of his older counterpart, stirring instincts within Louis that had long been buried beneath a tough exterior.

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Taglines:

After 24 years in prison, Louis is five weeks away from being released when he is jumped by a young man, who Louis ultimately befriends at his own risk.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

O.G. - Official Movie Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 February 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

O.G.

Filming Locations:

Pendleton, Indiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Great Curve Films, Brookstreet Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

O.G. was filmed in a prison with prisoners acting many of the parts.

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Goofs

The parole officer played by Boyd Holbrook introduces himself as John/Johnny Pinkins, however, during the end credits he is listed as Davey Pinkins.

User Reviews

Great acting and sense of reality. But story?

No spoilers because... what would I spoil? Basically just followed around a dude his last 40 days in Prison. It was very much real life. But we could be watching any characters last 40 days, why this guy? The why isn't super clear. Still a good film. Because of the nature of this portraying reality, reality offers much beneath the surface that different people connect with and see. Therefore I believe every 10 star review is justified. I personally watched the credits roll with a resounding, "well. Ok." in my head.