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Dayveon

Dayveon

20176.71h 15mNR

Overview

In the wake of his big brother’s violent death, 13-year-old Dayveon struggles to find his way in an economically depressed Arkansas town. With no parents and few role models around, Dayveon is soon torn between the lure of a local gang and the friendship of his sister’s boyfriend.

Directed by Amman Abbasi
Written by Amman Abbasi, Steven Reneau
Produced by Lachion Buckingham, Amman Abbasi, Alexander Uhlmann
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Devin Blackmon

Dayveon

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Kordell Johnson

Brayden

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Dontrell Bright

Brian

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Chasity Moore

Kim

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Lachion Buckingham

Mook

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Marquell Manning

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About Dayveon

Dayveon is a drama film released in 2017. Directed by Amman Abbasi, it stars Devin Blackmon, Kordell Johnson, Dontrell Bright. In the wake of his big brother’s violent death, 13-year-old Dayveon struggles to find his way in an economically depressed Arkansas town. With no parents and few role models around, Dayveon is soon torn between the lure of a local gang and the friendship of his sister’s boyfriend.

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