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2019-06-19 · 109 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Music

An agoraphobic hip-hop prodigy and a disgraced former music manager cross paths in Chicago’s South Side and help each other face demons of their pasts.

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Directors
Chris Robinson
Production companies
Global Road Entertainment, 51 Minds Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Anthony AndersonAnthony AndersonRomelo Reese
Khalil EverageKhalil EverageAugust Monroe
Uzo AdubaUzo AdubaCarla Monroe
Emayatzy CorinealdiEmayatzy CorinealdiVanessa Robinson
Paul Walter HauserPaul Walter HauserTerrence
DreezyDreezyQueen Cabrini
Julian WilliamsYoung Buck
Megan SousaMegan SousaKari
Evan J. SimpsonEvan J. SimpsonLaz
Ashley JacksonAshley JacksonNiyah
Ahmad Nicholas FergusonAhmad Nicholas FergusonBoy in Blue
Dave EastDave EastMister Ford
Jeremy PhillipsVern
Ariana BurksLeshea
Skye SparksElizabeth
Malkia StampleyTeacher
Michael David HammondMichael David HammondBig Dude
Young QuanRaw Space Rapper #1
Nike BoiRaw Space Rapper #2
Israel IdonijeIsrael IdonijeBig Ass Dad

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