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After growing up during the tumultuous 1960s, ex-Black Panther Marcus returns to his home in Philadelphia in 1976 and reconnects with Pat, the widow of a Panther leader. Marcus befriends Pat's young daughter and attempts to conquer his demons. Interfering with Marcus's good intentions are the neighborhood's continuing racial and social conflicts, as well as old enemies and friends -- both with scores to settle.
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After growing up during the tumultuous 1960s, ex-Black Panther Marcus returns to his home in Philadelphia in 1976 and reconnects with Pat, the widow of a Panther leader. Marcus befriends Pat's young daughter and attempts to conquer his demons. Interfering with Marcus's good intentions are the neighborhood's continuing racial and social conflicts, as well as old enemies and friends -- both with scores to settle.
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Genre:Drama, Romance
Written By:Tanya Hamilton
In Theaters:12/3/2010
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Runtime:90 minutes
Studio:3 Arts Entertainment, Wild Bunch
Cast
Tanya Hamilton
Director
Anthony Mackie
Marcus Washington
Kerry Washington
Patricia Wilson
Wendell Pierce
David Gordon
Jamie Hector
'DoRight' Miller
Kevin C. Walls
Police Officer
Tariq Trotter
Bostic Washington
Amari Cheatom
Jimmy Dixon
Nakia Dillard
T.T
Ron Simons
Carey Ford
Thomas Roy
Old Man Harrison
Tariq Rasheed
Neil Wilson
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