Rent Gang Tapes (2001)
3.2 of 5 from 46 ratings
1h 20min
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- Synopsis:
Tougher than 'Menace 2 Society' and 'Boyz in the Hood'...this is the real deal. "Gang Tapes" paints a violent and stating portrayal of the Gangsta lifestyle with stunning performances from a cast of virtual unknowns, many of whom being real life LA. Gangbangers. The movie unfolds as we watch 14 year-old Lil Lonzo's "coming of rage" after he lias been invoked in carjacking a family on vacation and stolen tlieir camcorder. Experience his 'rise' to moral corruption as an 'East Side Riders' Gangsta wannabe to create an uncompromising look into the grim reality of growing up on the mean streets of South Central Los Angeles. The camera becomes a violent window into his world recording the events of his troubled home life, violent beatings, his first sexual encounter, drive-by shootings and crack cocaine, culminating in an unforgettably powerful climax. "Gang Tapes" is controversial, relentless, brutal and unflinching and captures the pure uncut reality of Urban Gang culture like no other movie... - Actors:
- Darris Love, Darontay McClendon, Don Cambell, Six Reasons, Trivell, Sonja Marie, Aura Ruiz, Tasheia Woodward, Andrew Stoddard, Michelle McGinty, Rochelle, Kevin Wiseman, Dwayne Whitehead, Bruce Lemon, Champagne Powell, Nancy Whitworth, Nana Murphy, Tramonde Myers, Lil' Skrappy, Celeste Bowen
- Directors:
- Adam Ripp
- Producers:
- David Goodman, Adam Ripp
- Writers:
- Steven Wolfson, Adam Ripp
- Studio:
- Mia Video Entertainment Ltd
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Music & Musicals
