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Legacy

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Tod Lending's inner-city documentary focuses on the Collins family, residents of a crime-filled Chicago ghetto. When the eldest Collins son, Terrell, is killed by one of his schoolmates, the family tries to channel the tragedy into making positive changes in their lives. While the determined young Nickole attempts to get into college, other relatives contend with their own challenges, all intent on pulling themselves away from their violent environment.

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Film Threat Rated: 3.5/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 4.5/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 3.5/5 Dec 8, 2002 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 4.5/5 Dec 8, 2002 Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com It's Hoop Dreams without the hoops Rated: 3/5 Sep 26, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I was grabbing my tissues almost constantly! This is a must see documentary!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member I did not really like this movie. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Tod Lending's inner-city documentary focuses on the Collins family, residents of a crime-filled Chicago ghetto. When the eldest Collins son, Terrell, is killed by one of his schoolmates, the family tries to channel the tragedy into making positive changes in their lives. While the determined young Nickole attempts to get into college, other relatives contend with their own challenges, all intent on pulling themselves away from their violent environment.
Director
Tod Lending
Producer
Tod Lending
Screenwriter
Tod Lending
Production Co
HBO Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 1, 2002, Wide
Runtime
1h 30m