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The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

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20137.11h 48m

Overview

Coming of age story about two inner city youths, who are left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers are taken away by the authorities.

Directed by George Tillman Jr.
Written by Michael Starrbury
Produced by Rachel Cohen, Jana Edelbaum, Robert Teitel
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Top Cast

Skylan Brooks

Skylan Brooks

Mister

Ethan Dizon

Ethan Dizon

Pete

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson

Gloria

Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks

Alice

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

Kris

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Henry

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Sergeant Pike

M

Michael Chmiel

Clerk

Themes & Keywords

runawayneglectcoming of ageworking classbrooklyn, new york citykids on their own

About The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete is a drama film released in 2013 exploring themes of runaway, neglect, coming of age, working class, brooklyn, new york city, kids on their own. Directed by George Tillman Jr., it stars Skylan Brooks, Ethan Dizon, Jennifer Hudson. Coming of age story about two inner city youths, who are left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers are taken away by the authorities.

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