Quintessential Directors: Barry Jenkins
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
The Plug (2016)
Childhood friends, Derrick and Rilow, have been trapping in Atlanta for nearly 20 years being supplied by the plug Mook however, Derrick has aspirations of being the man in charge. Unbeknownst to Derrick, Mook finds out. Thirsty for revenge, Mook enlists none other than Rilow to kill his best friend with the reward of a place in Mook's organization. If Rilow refuses, ... Read all Director
Shaun Mathis
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Shaun Mathis
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Sean Baker, Malan B., James Riley
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Childhood friends, Derrick and Rilow, have been trapping in Atlanta for nearly 20 years being supplied by the plug Mook however, Derrick has aspirations of being the man in charge. Unbeknownst to Derrick, Mook finds out. Thirsty for revenge, Mook enlists none other than Rilow to kill his best friend with the reward of a place in Mook's organization. If Rilow refuses, ... Read all Director Shaun Mathis Writer Shaun Mathis Stars Sean Baker, Malan B., James Riley
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Shaun M Mathis
In Theaters:12/12/2016
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Runtime:82 minutes
Studio:Laconic Productions
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