An 11-year-old boy gets a crash course in what it means to be a man when he spends a day with the ex-convict uncle he idolizes.
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- 1 win & 4 nominations.
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Cast
| Michael Rainey Jr. | ... |
Woody
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Tracey Heggins | ... |
Leslie
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| Common | ... |
Vincent
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| Lonette McKee | ... |
Grandma Beanie
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| Grover Coulson | ... |
Cosmo
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| Charles S. Dutton | ... |
Cofield
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Joseph 'Joey Boy' Soremekun | ... |
Kink
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| Clark Johnson | ... |
Harold Barnes
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Malcolm C. Berman | ... |
Walt Bernstein
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Robin Frisby | ... |
Receptionist
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| Danny Glover | ... |
Arthur
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| Dennis Haysbert | ... |
Mr. Fish
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Cyrus Jones | ... |
Dunbar Head Coach
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Michael Finley | ... |
Dunbar Assistant Coach
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Brandon Jennings | ... |
B.J.
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Hayward Armstrong | ... |
Lil Baby
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Sean Banks | ... |
Rudy Bond
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| Michael Kenneth Williams | ... |
Detective Holloway
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| Russell Hornsby | ... |
Detective Pratt
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Marz Lovejoy | ... |
Angel
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| Sammi Rotibi | ... |
Jamison
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| Marc John Jefferies | ... |
Newt
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| Leon Pridgen | ... |
Metro Cop
(as J. Leon Pridgen II)
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Thaddeus Street | ... |
Watchman
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Khari Jones | ... |
Kid
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| Anwan Glover | ... |
Enoch Boykin
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| Chris Clanton | ... |
Flashlight Guy
(as Chris Foxx Clanton)
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| Meagan Good | ... |
Beverly
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| Datari Turner | ... |
Gerald
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Tyrone Moore | ... |
Security Guard #1
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Marc Alston | ... |
Security Guard #2
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Telisha L. Davis | ... |
Doctor
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Rayshaun Deese | ... |
Norman
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| Nikki Estridge | ... |
Visitor
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| James Ross | ... |
Student
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James Ross | ... |
Student
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| Louis Stancil | ... |
Male Nurse
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Directed by
| Sheldon Candis | ||
Written by
| Sheldon Candis | ... | (screenplay) |
| Justin Wilson | ... | (screenplay) |
| Justin Wilson | ... | () |
Produced by
| Sean Banks | ... | co-producer |
| Eric Bannat | ... | co-producer |
| Jason Michael Berman | ... | producer |
| Gordon Bijelonic | ... | producer |
| Kwesi Collisson | ... | co-producer |
| Common | ... | producer |
| Caroline Connor | ... | co-producer |
| Derek Dudle | ... | producer |
| Lindsay Fellows | ... | associate producer |
| Michael Finley | ... | executive producer |
| Thomas B. Fore | ... | executive producer |
| Mollie A. Gallagher | ... | associate producer |
| Robert W. Hobson | ... | co-executive producer |
| W. Michael Jenson | ... | producer |
| Dawn Manning | ... | associate producer |
| Frank Mele | ... | co-producer |
| Joel Newton | ... | producer |
| Edward Parks | ... | co-producer |
| Dwayne Robinson | ... | executive producer |
| James R. Rosenthal | ... | line producer |
| Steven Saxton | ... | executive producer |
| Datari Turner | ... | producer |
| Mary Vernieu | ... | executive producer |
| Rodney Wilkins | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Nuno Malo | ||
Cinematography by
| Gavin Kelly | ||
Editing by
| Jeff Wishengrad | ||
Editorial Department
| Damian Drago | ... | title design |
| Lupita Gudino | ... | editorial assistant |
| Kyle Dean Jackson | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Sean Leute | ... | first assistant editor |
| Taylor Mahony | ... | digital intermediate editor |
| Michael Mintz | ... | digital color timer |
| Sebastian Perez-Burchard | ... | digital intermediate editor |
| Robyn Schmutte | ... | editorial assistant |
| Matt Ullery | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Lindsay Graham | ||
| Pat Moran | ||
| Mary Vernieu | ||
Production Design by
| A.R. Brook Lynn | ||
Art Direction by
| Illya Radysh | ||
Set Decoration by
| Liza Grant | ||
Costume Design by
| Amela Baksic | ||
Makeup Department
| Diane Hammond | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Eric Bannat | ... | unit production manager |
| Tobijah Tyler | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tia Goodson | ... | second assistant director |
| Emily A. Neumann | ... | second assistant director (as Emily Neumann) |
Art Department
| Jack Dorsey | ... | art assistant |
| Rob Fiks | ... | property master |
| Danny Ligsay | ... | set dresser |
| Kelly Shaw | ... | set dresser |
| Rick Turner | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Marco Alicea | ... | digital audio transfer |
| James Austin | ... | engineering services |
| Steve Boeddeker | ... | sound designer |
| Kevin Bolen | ... | recordist |
| Danny Caccavo | ... | digital editorial services |
| Peter S. Carlstedt | ... | adr mixer |
| John Countryman | ... | video services |
| Andrea Gard | ... | Foley Artist and Editor |
| Chris Hall | ... | boom operator |
| Noah Katz | ... | digital editorial services |
| Mike Lane | ... | client services |
| Casey Langfelder | ... | sound effects editor |
| Michael Levine | ... | digital audio transfer |
| Dmitri Makarov | ... | digital editorial services |
| Charlotte Moore | ... | post production sound accountant |
| Steve Morris | ... | engineering services |
| Nathan Nance | ... | assistant re-recording mixer |
| Shelly Napolean | ... | client services (as Shelly Napoleon) |
| Carrie Perry | ... | client services |
| Eva Porter | ... | client services |
| Brandon Proctor | ... | Supervising Sound Editor and Re-recording Mixer |
| Ronald G. Roumas | ... | recordist (as Ron Roumas) |
| Carrie Sheldon | ... | sound mixer |
| Clint Smith | ... | dialog: editor |
| John Torrijos | ... | video services (as John 'J.T.' Torrijos) |
| Drew Oliveras | ... | recordist (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Adam Elder | ... | visual effects artist |
| George Loucas | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Alan Pao | ... | digital intermediate producer |
Stunts
| Rick Kain | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Tanner Bayer | ... | best boy electric |
| William J. Gray | ... | still photographer |
| Edward Hohman | ... | key grip |
| Mike Kurec | ... | third electric |
| Mike Locke | ... | best boy grip |
| Ted Lubonovich II | ... | key rigging grip (as The Coordinator) |
| Shawn A. Mutchler | ... | grip |
| Jon Race | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Shane Walsh | ... | grip |
| Dave Wilkins | ... | grip |
| Vincent S. Williams | ... | electrician |
| Mike Wilson | ... | gaffer |
| Mike Yoder | ... | best boy electric (as Michael Yoder) |
Casting Department
| Scott Philip Goergens | ... | casting associate |
| Robert Neal Marshall | ... | casting assistant |
| Pat Moran | ... | casting |
| Betsy Royall | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jessica Berman | ... | costume assistant |
| Erika Lilienthal Gage | ... | assistant costume designer (as Erika Lilienthal) |
Location Management
| Jesse Heffler | ... | location manager |
| Alexander Vogan | ... | location assistant manager |
Music Department
| Lindsay Fellows | ... | music supervisor |
| Thomas B. Fore | ... | music supervisor |
| Cory Milano | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sarah Levenstein | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Stephen Gurley | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Jackie Bazan | ... | publicist |
| Caroline Connor | ... | production coordinator |
| Mike Groner | ... | insurance broker |
| Francis Hemsley | ... | key set production assistant |
| Debbie Holland | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Dixie Jones | ... | production accountant |
| Micaiah Jones | ... | on-set security |
| Mike Locke | ... | local armorer |
| Nikki Taylor Roberts | ... | production assistant |
| Katie Ryan | ... | production assistant |
| Larry Weinberg | ... | production counsel |
Thanks
| Adam Baxter | ... | special thanks |
| Rosie Buada | ... | special thanks |
| Jelani Johnson | ... | special thanks |
| Craig Kestel | ... | filmmakers wish to thank |
| Mick Partridge | ... | special thanks |
| Jeremy Platt | ... | special thanks |
| Chris White | ... | special thanks (as Christopher White) |
Production Companies
- LUV Films 5
- Gordon Bijelonic / Datari Turner Films (produced by)
- Hollywood Studios
- Rival Pictures
- Stony Island Films
- Taggart Productions
- TideRock Films
- Zhi Media (produced by)
Distributors
- Indomina Releasing (2012) (United States) (theatrical)
- Black Entertainment Television (BET) (2013) (United States) (tv)
- Cinedigm Entertainment Group (2013) (United States) (video)
- Eagle Films (2012) (Non-US) (Middle East)
- Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment (2013) (United States) (video)
- Netflix (2015) (Belgium) (video) (VOD)
- Netflix (2015) (Netherlands) (video) (VOD)
Special Effects
- Baked FX (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Compact Media Group (Collection Account Management)
- Lakeshore Records (soundtrack)
- Skywalker Sound (Post Production Sound Services Provided by)
- Skywalker Sound (acknowledgement)
- Tunnel Post (color correction by)
- Tunnel Post (digital intermediate)
Storyline
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| Taglines | Follow your hero. Or become your own man. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $82,657, 18 Jan 2013 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | When Common says Tupac was the greatest rapper, it's a little known fact that Tupac use to live in Baltimore, the town in which this movie is filmed. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Mask You Live In (2015). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Here We Are See more » |