Gridlock'd (1997)
Anno di uscita: 1997
Nazione: United States
Alternative Title: Gridlockd, Без изход, Gridlock'd - Na Contra-Mão, Gridlock'd - Voll drauf!, Dope Pushers
Regista: Vondie Curtis-Hall
Writer: Vondie Curtis-Hall
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Damian Jones, Erica Huggins, Paul Webster
Executive Producer: Russell Simmons, Scott Kroopf, Ted Field
Società: Def Pictures, Dragon Pictures, Gramercy Pictures, Interscope Communications, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Genere: Buddy Film, Comedy, Comedy Film, Drama, Hood Film
Budget: 5.000.000
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: aids, drug addiction, escape, police, suspicion of murder, withdrawal
Storia
After their friend dies from an overdose, Spoon and Stretch resolve to kick their drug habits and enroll in a government detox program. Their journey becomes increasingly complicated as they navigate through bureaucratic red tape, being shuffled between different offices. Meanwhile, they are pursued by both drug dealers seeking revenge for their deceased friend's betrayal and the police who suspect them of murder.
Riassunto
Directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall in 1997, 'Gridlock'd' is a blend of drama, comedy, and social commentary. The film follows Spoon and Stretch as they attempt to break free from their drug addictions and the violent world surrounding them. It serves as a critique of systemic issues such as bureaucracy and institutional failures that hinder people's efforts to better themselves.
