Joyfully Chaotic, 'Why Don't You Play in Hell?' is a Must-See
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Swing: The Movie (2024)
In the gritty streets of 1945 Philadelphia, aspiring jazz musician and street hustler, Trip, dreams of a life-changing opportunity awaiting him in the vibrant world of Harlem. With three days until the audition, his journey takes an unexpected turn as he finds himself entangled in a web of corruption, vengeful gangsters, and the ominous presence of a mysterious figure.
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In the gritty streets of 1945 Philadelphia, aspiring jazz musician and street hustler, Trip, dreams of a life-changing opportunity awaiting him in the vibrant world of Harlem. With three days until the audition, his journey takes an unexpected turn as he finds himself entangled in a web of corruption, vengeful gangsters, and the ominous presence of a mysterious figure.
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Genre:Drama, Music, Crime
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In Theaters:3/11/2024
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Runtime:112 minutes
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Cast
Mike A. Pender
Director
Atif Lanier
Trip
Nakia Dillard
Sergeant Ross
Jacinth Headlam
Mary Jane
Keith Bullard
Mississippi Black
Walter DeShields
Detective Stams
Donovan Hagins
Spider
Dwayne Alistair Thomas
Mississippi Black
Brian Anthony Wilson
Domino
Gregory R. Campbell
Chappy
Kevin D. Benton
Tugboat
Bryan Donoghue
Officer Omalley
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