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"Follow your hero. Or become your own man."

2013

1h 34m

5.8(42 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

Over the course of one day, a shy 13-year-old forms a bond with his troubled uncle.

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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Common

Uncle Vincent

Common

Acting

Michael Rainey Jr.

Woody

Michael Rainey Jr.

Acting

Danny Glover

Arthur

Danny Glover

Acting

Dennis Haysbert

Mr. Fish

Dennis Haysbert

Acting

Charles S. Dutton

Cofield

Charles S. Dutton

Acting

Meagan Good

Beverly

Meagan Good

Acting

Michael Kenneth Williams

Detective Holloway

Michael Kenneth Williams

Acting

Russell Hornsby

Detective Pratt

Russell Hornsby

Directing

James Ross II

Student

James Ross II

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