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Awards

SXSW Jury AwardSXSW Audience AwardGen Art Award

Synopsis

The film follows four inter-connecting stories revolving around love, drugs and poverty in Philadelphia.  Babo, an asthma ridden seven-year-old lives with his mother in the badlands of North Philly. His neighbor Demetri transforms himself into a well-read “smart” boy in order to get the girl.  Michelle, a well-off art student is quick to fall into a drug induced love-affair with her dealer Jacob. Kaleef and Jill’s marriage is strained as they pursue their dreams of bringing “produce to the people” as their teenage son Heslin focuses on competing in the World’s Strongest Man competition.  The lyrical and moving drama finds its core as all members come together in their fight for justice and self-discovery.

Cast + Crew

Director: Mark Webber
Starring: Rosario Dawson, Paul Dano, Lou Taylor Pucci, Tariq Trotter, Frankie Shaw, Naomie Harris, Francisco Burgos



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