A hustler's fall from Cleveland streets to Atlanta's darker game — redemption or deeper sin?
When Bryan Brown, one of Cleveland's most respected street hustlers takes the wrap on a drug deal gone bad, it forces him out of the game and out of his family's business. As his father Red struggles to rebuild their street credibility, his disappointment in Bryan lands him a one way ticket to Atlanta. Bryan is introduced to a different kind of hustle... Eventually, Bryan finds gratification in using what he's got...to get what he wants.
Acting
Clifton Powell brings gravitas this budget didn't deserve.
Production
Cleveland-to-Atlanta authenticity on clearly limited funds.
Director
Deidre Thomas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Chrystale Wilson was already a cult figure from 'The Players Club' (1998), making her casting here a deliberate nod to that era's Black erotic thriller boom.
This film arrived as the 'urban' direct-to-DVD market collapsed, one of countless titles trying to replicate 'Hustle & Flow' success with exponentially fewer resources and exponentially more exploitation.
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