Changing the Game (2012)
An epic tale about a supremely intelligent young African-American male who rises from the ferocious and oppressive streets of North Philadelphia to being a shining star in the lucrative world of high finance at Wall Street's most prestigious firm. However, he soon finds that the white-collar world is filled with crime and death just like the drug-filled hood he left behind. His only chance of survival is to fully integrate a mysterious gift from a slain childhood friend fully into the fabric of his character.
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An epic tale about a supremely intelligent young African-American male who rises from the ferocious and oppressive streets of North Philadelphia to being a shining star in the lucrative world of high finance at Wall Street's most prestigious firm. However, he soon finds that the white-collar world is filled with crime and death just like the drug-filled hood he left behind. His only chance of survival is to fully integrate a mysterious gift from a slain childhood friend fully into the fabric of his character.
Rating:R
Genre:Drama, Action
Written By:Rel Dowdell, Aaron R. Astillero
In Theaters:12/31/2012
Box Office:
Runtime:104 minutes
Studio:
Cast
Rel Dowdell
Director
Tony Todd
Curtis
Sticky Fingaz
Craig Jenkins
Irma P. Hall
Grandma Barnes
Raw Leiba
Balu
Nicoye Banks
Goldie
Brandon Ruckdashel
Marty Levine
Dennis LA White
Andre 'Dre' Newell
Steve Izant
Dr. Alfred
Jakobi Alvin
Young Darrell Barnes(as JaKobi Alvin)
Suzzanne Douglas
Mrs. Davis
Thomas Staten
Young Andre 'Dre' Newell
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