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Streets
Seventeen-year-old Nicole Gordon begrudgingly moves to Philadelphia from the wealthy suburbs when her mother becomes the city's new Assistant DA. As Nicole explores the city's streets, new-found friends put her in the middle of an escalating drug war and in the crosshairs of her mother's own investigation.
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Plot Summary
In the gritty streets of Los Angeles, a young man named Kenny struggles to escape the cycle of poverty and crime that surrounds him. Faced with difficult choices and dangerous encounters, he navigates the treacherous landscape of street life, seeking a path towards a better future.
Critical Reception
Streets (2012) received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its raw portrayal of urban struggles while others criticized its underdeveloped plot and characters. Audiences had a similar divided reaction, appreciating the film's attempt to explore social issues but finding it lacking in execution.
What Reviewers Say
The film offers a stark, unflinching look at life in impoverished urban environments.
Some viewers found the narrative predictable and the acting uneven.
Praised for its authenticity in depicting certain street dynamics, but criticized for lacking deeper character development.
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Fun Fact
Director Kenny Tran also stars as the lead actor in the film, which he co-wrote and produced.
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