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

Audience Reviews

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Junior A Excellent real life drama! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/10/23 Full Review Audience Member I love this movie its very interesting Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member How can I see this movie any where Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member how can I watch this movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member i want to see this movie Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review 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