Overview

A Special Jury Award winner at the Sundance Film Festival, this drama stars a then-19-year-old Matty Rich (who also wrote and directed it). Rich plays Larry, a troubled teen living in the rough Red Hook section of Brooklyn who decides he wants out and turns to crime to fund his escape. But his plan involves scamming the neighborhood's biggest drug kingpin, a heist that's dangerous at best.

Cast

George T. Odom, Ann D. Sanders, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Barbara Sanon, Reana E. Drummond, Matty Rich

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What is "Straight Out of Brooklyn" about?

A Special Jury Award winner at the Sundance Film Festival, this drama stars a then-19-year-old Matty Rich (who also wrote and directed it). Rich plays Larry, a troubled teen living in the rough Red Hook section of Brooklyn who decides he wants out and turns to crime to fund his escape. But his plan involves scamming the neighborhood's biggest drug kingpin, a heist that's dangerous at best.

When was "Straight Out of Brooklyn" released?

Straight Out of Brooklyn was released in 1991.

Who stars in "Straight Out of Brooklyn"?

The cast includes George T. Odom, Ann D. Sanders, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Barbara Sanon.

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