Down for Life

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Down for Life

R

2009

1h 32m

Drama

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A day in the life of a Latina gang leader in South Central L.A.

Peter Brunette

The Hollywood Reporter

Jacobs also has a remarkable feel for rhythm.

May 26, 2023

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Brad Wheeler

Globe and Mail

Disturbingly frank, the film assaults its viewers, but in a very effective way.

Rated: 3/5

May 26, 2023

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John Anderson

Variety

The portrait of gang life among adolescent L.A. girls is gripping and grim.

May 26, 2023

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Erin Oke

Exclaim!

Lead actress Jessica Romero is a fresh and vivid presence in her film debut as Rascal.

May 26, 2023

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Junior A

Excellent real life drama!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/10/23

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Audience Member

I love this movie its very interesting

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

I remember seeing this movie in a theater screening here in Highland Park when i was around 12 or 13. It was an amazing movie and i absolutely loved it. To this day it's still one of my favorite movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

How can I see this movie any where

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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how can I watch this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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i want to see this movie

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Synopsis

A day in the life of a Latina gang leader in South Central L.A.

Director: Alan Jacobs
Producer: Scott William Alvarez, Francisco Aragon, Erika Armin, Robert Dolan, Peter Holden, Daniel Santefort
Screenwriter: Trina Calderón, Alan Jacobs
Production Co: cinema revival, Por Vida Productions, Archer Entertainment, Slate of Eight Productions
Rating: R (Violence|Drug Use|Some Sexual Content|Pervasive Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Feb 8, 2011
Runtime: 1h 32m