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Street Playerz

2009 · 102 min

A grim, fast-moving plunge into gang violence and desperate brotherly loyalty, tense and bleak with little relief.

Directed by
Robert Arevalo
Starring
Davis Choh, David Tsuboi, Jesus Trejo
Overview
Young gang banger Luis (Danny Gomez) leads a dangerous existence in East Los Angeles as he weaves through the daily violence and crime. Life grows even more treacherous after Luis kills a major gang member and turns to his older brother (Walter Reyes) for help. The brothers face their enemies but find themselves sinking in a quagmire of murder and intrigue. The leader of a major drug ring targets them, and soon, they're running for their lives.

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Directed by
Robert Arevalo
Starring
Davis Choh, David Tsuboi, Jesus Trejo
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Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • crime
    • violence
    • betrayal
    • survival
    • family
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language strong
    • Violence strong
    • Sex mild
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action6
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism7
    Romance1
    Tension7
    Darkness8
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight6

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    Details

    Directed by
    Robert Arevalo
    Starring
    Davis Choh, David Tsuboi, Jesus Trejo, Morgen LaBreque, Ron Garcia, Gilbert Chayrez-Chavarria
    Runtime
    102 min
    Languages
    English

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