American Me
Summary:
Edward J. Olmos made his directorial bow with the powerhouse crime saga American Me. Olmos stars as street-gang leader Santana, who during his 18 years in Folsom Prison rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into ... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Edward James Olmos - (Santana Montoya)
William Forsythe - (JD)
Pepe Serna - (Mundo)
Danny De La Paz - (Puppet)
Evelina Fernandez - (Julie)
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Review:
This searing drama, the directorial debut of star Edward James Olmos, is an ambitious fusion of crime epic à la The Godfather and social exposé. It's a tough balance to pull off, but American Me works because it maintains this agenda by balancing brutal realism with dramatic subtlety. As it charts the way the criminal justice syst... Continue >>
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