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American Me (1992)

American Me (1992)

Drama Crime

In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.

Release Date: 1992, March 13
Directors: Edward James Olmos
Countries: United States of America
Production: YOY, YOY, Universal Pictures, Olmos Productions, Universal Pictures, Olmos Productions
Cast: Sal Lopez, Tony Giorgio, Edward James Olmos, Alex Brown, Dyana Ortelli, Pepe Serna, William Forsythe, Jacob Vargas, Cody Glenn, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Michael Shaner, Jaime Gomez

Overview:

During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana 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 his old habits.

Keywords:

racism prison jail gang mexican american juvenile prison hood east los angeles lowrider