On the Outs

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On the Outs

R

Released Sep 11, 2004

1h 26m

Drama

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1,000+ Ratings

From the streets of inner city Jersey City, N.J., three teenage girls cross paths in a juvenile detention center. All victims of poverty, each girl has her own demons to face. Suzette Williams (Anny Mariano) is a mother-to-be at 15 years old, without the support of the father. Oz (Judy Marte) is a hard-as-nails drug dealer who uses her tough exterior to mask her more gentle nature. Already a mother, Marisol Pagan (Paola Mendoza) struggles with drug addiction and maintaining custody of her child.

Critics Consensus

With powerful lead performances, this gritty docudrama about the desperate lives of three young women in Jersey City packs an emotional wallop.

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Bruce Westbrook

Houston Chronicle

Harrowing and heartbreaking, On the Outs is persuasively performed by fine actors, yet has the real feel of a documentary.

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 10, 2006

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Ann Hornaday

Washington Post

It succeeds, if unevenly.

Jan 20, 2006

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Joe Leydon

Variety

An attention-grabbing showcase for three promising actresses in sharply drawn lead roles.

Jan 19, 2006

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

It's raw, it's gritty, and it's excellent.

Apr 29, 2009

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David Noh

Film Journal International

Nothing short of awe-inspiring: riveting and real, a truly important work which is, blessedly, about something.

Mar 1, 2007

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Kam Williams

BlackFilm.com

A trio of troubled Latinas linked by lawlessness in super-realistic, female empowerment flick not to be missed.

Rated: 4/4

Jan 18, 2007

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one of my favorite movies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

LOVED THIS MOVIE....HATS OFF TO OZ...LUV THAT CHIC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

loved this, their stories are intense but definately recommended

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

Overall a strong drama that might look like an afterschool special on paper but raises the bar by not pulling any punches.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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I LOVE THIS MOVIE...!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

Terribly sad. Worth watching.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Synopsis

From the streets of inner city Jersey City, N.J., three teenage girls cross paths in a juvenile detention center. All victims of poverty, each girl has her own demons to face. Suzette Williams (Anny Mariano) is a mother-to-be at 15 years old, without the support of the father. Oz (Judy Marte) is a hard-as-nails drug dealer who uses her tough exterior to mask her more gentle nature. Already a mother, Marisol Pagan (Paola Mendoza) struggles with drug addiction and maintaining custody of her child.

Director: Lori Silverbush, Michael Skolnik
Producer: Michael Silverbush, Lori Silverbush
Screenwriter: Lori Silverbush
Production Co: Columbia, Fader Films, Paramount
Rating: R (Strong Drug Use|Pervasive Language|Some Violence|Sexual Content)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 11, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 31, 2016
Runtime: 1h 26m