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Brown Sugar

2026 · 80 min

This film immerses you in a high-stakes world where desperation forces difficult choices under constant threat.

Directed by
Butch Maier
Genres
Thriller
Overview
Shay, a naive young woman desperate for money, turns to prostitution and must navigate the dangers of working for the menacing Mr. Brown.
How it feels
Tense, dark and cynical. Brisk and needs your attention.
About
Crime, class, survival, sexuality
Content
Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
Note
Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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Directed by
Butch Maier
Genres
Thriller
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex strong
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror3
Humour1
Realism7
Romance2
Tension8
Darkness7
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

Cast

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Details

Genres
thriller
Directed by
Butch Maier
Written by
Butch Maier
Starring
Shamia Lassiter, Leon Griffin, Lakeia Cooper, Keshara Bailey
Runtime
80 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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