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Down for Life

Down for Life

Joining is easy. Leaving is hard.

20103.51h 33mR

Overview

Based on a New York Times article depicting a single dramatic day in the life of a Latina gang leader in South Central L.A.

Directed by Alan Jacobs
Written by Trina Calderón, Alan Jacobs
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Top Cast

Laz Alonso

Laz Alonso

Officer Barber

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Mr. Hightower

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Kurt Caceres

Rafael

Kate del Castillo

Kate del Castillo

Esther

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

Mr. Shannon

Nicholas Gonzalez

Nicholas Gonzalez

Officer Guttierez

Cesar Garcia

Cesar Garcia

Flaco

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Estefania Iglesias

Mrs. Rivera

Elizabeth Peña

Elizabeth Peña

Mrs. Castro

Emily Rios

Emily Rios

Vanessa

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About Down for Life

Down for Life is a drama, crime film released in 2010. Directed by Alan Jacobs, it stars Laz Alonso, Snoop Dogg, Kurt Caceres. Based on a New York Times article depicting a single dramatic day in the life of a Latina gang leader in South Central L.A.

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