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Down for Life

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

Critics Reviews

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Peter Brunette The Hollywood Reporter 05/26/2023
Jacobs also has a remarkable feel for rhythm. Go to Full Review Brad Wheeler Globe and Mail 05/26/2023
3/5
Disturbingly frank, the film assaults its viewers, but in a very effective way. Go to Full Review John Anderson Variety 05/26/2023
The portrait of gang life among adolescent L.A. girls is gripping and grim. Go to Full Review Erin Oke Exclaim! 05/26/2023
Lead actress Jessica Romero is a fresh and vivid presence in her film debut as Rascal. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Junior A 04/10/2023 Excellent real life drama! See more 01/02/2020 I love this movie its very interesting See more 07/24/2018 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. See more 05/25/2013 How can I see this movie any where See more 12/04/2012 how can I watch this movie See more 04/08/2012 i want to see this movie See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Alan Jacobs

Director

Laz Alonso

Officer Barber

Snoop Dogg

Mr. Hightower

Kate del Castillo

Esther

Danny Glover

Mr. Shannon

Elizabeth Peña

Mrs. Castro
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Movie Info

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
Slate of Eight Productions, Archer Entertainment, Por Vida Productions, cinema revival
Rating
R (Violence|Drug Use|Some Sexual Content|Pervasive Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Feb 8, 2011
Runtime
1h 32m