O.G.

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O.G.

2018

1h 53m

Drama

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Louis Menkins is in the final weeks of his 24-year prison sentence. Though he doesn't talk about it, Louis' nervousness about adapting to life on the outside is affecting every decision he makes. Chief among those is his choice to befriend a new prisoner named Tracy Beecher, who is facing 23 years for murder. Louis warns Tracy to stay away from gang life, but it soon becomes clear that such a feat is easier said than done.

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Ben Travers

indieWire

Can be a tad slow, a touch too simple, and even a little distracted from making a larger, more declarative point about modern incarceration. But by carving its own path through Louis...it's nothing short of original.

Rated: B

Feb 25, 2019

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John DeFore

The Hollywood Reporter

A strong character study with some behind-the-scenes baggage.

Feb 24, 2019

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Peter Hartlaub

San Francisco Chronicle

An A-plus character study, matched with an actor who is more than up for the challenge.

Feb 22, 2019

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Joel Keller

Decider

Wright's performance in O.G. is one of the more compelling ones we've seen this year, and the film itself lets viewers look at a view of prison life that's as realistic as anything we've seen.

Feb 26, 2019

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James Belfield

Stuff.co.nz

The storyline is powerful and intense, but it's the way the real world seeps through the script and into the plot that makes this such an incredible film.

Feb 22, 2019

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Amy Glynn

Paste Magazine

O.G. is an even-handed film in which the eruptions of violence in prison are not handled in a macho determination to be "edgy" or "gritty" or sensationalistic, and because of that it feels realistic.

Rated: 9.0/10

Feb 22, 2019

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Regal R

70/100 - the 2 main characters play their roles very well, however the whole film is a bit slow. for a 2 hour movie i expected there to be more in it. very cinematic, more drama and less action.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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tony h

This movie is an absolute gem, with extremely serious issues to present as "food for thought" even as it says, 'Bon appétite!' -Do yourself a great big favour, and watch it, then think about it very carefully. To do otherwise would be a crime deserving immense punishment, you know!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Between the documentary and the movie. Average on both type. I would have put 3 stars if I did not fall asleep.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

More of a documentary than a movie, but still a most enjoyable watch

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

Jeffrey Wright makes the film. well shot maybe could have been edited down a little more, but worth watching

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

Mr. wright is and awesome Dude, characterizes to the MAX!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Synopsis

Louis Menkins is in the final weeks of his 24-year prison sentence. Though he doesn't talk about it, Louis' nervousness about adapting to life on the outside is affecting every decision he makes. Chief among those is his choice to befriend a new prisoner named Tracy Beecher, who is facing 23 years for murder. Louis warns Tracy to stay away from gang life, but it soon becomes clear that such a feat is easier said than done.

Director: Madeleine Rotzler
Producer: Stephen Belber, Ged Dickersin, Nick Gordon, Boyd Holbrook, Trevor Matthews, Madeleine Rotzler
Screenwriter: Stephen Belber
Production Co: Great Curve Films, Brookstreet Pictures
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 25, 2019
Runtime: 1h 53m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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