Giancarlo Esposito, N'Bushe Wright, Samuel L. Jackson, Sean Nelson

Fresh, a 12-year-old dealer from Brooklyn, maneuvers local drug pushers against one another after a friend is shot.

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R, 1 hr. 50 min.

Directed by: Boaz Yakin

Release Date: January 1, 1994

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DVD Release Date: February 5, 2002

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  • March 12, 2008
    Samuel L. Jackson wasn't his usual over the top self. Instead he brings a great performance to a small role.
  • January 26, 2008
    I loved this film as a teen. Yet I think I would get slightly bored today, because its a one of story and doesn't really narrate into anything contemporary.
  • March 4, 2007
    One of the best of the host of urban dramas based in the projects, an uncompromising tale of inner city violence and crime seen through the eyes of a 12 year old boy.
  • September 1, 2006
    Clever urban drama. Some great child performances and a very heavy ending. Loved it!
  • June 19, 2007
    An endearing story, beautifully photographed.
  • November 5, 2009
    "Dont touch my chess set!' Yo real real deep movie. Sad when he had to shoot the dog,......But anyway, youngster selling drugs, theres some in every hood, and each one of them has a a story of their own. I like how this movie brings it to light, if you aint seen it watch, its o...( read more)n some real heavy life situations.
  • October 29, 2009
    I LOVED how the kid played everybody like a game of Chess
  • June 24, 2009
    A great urban drama, about a boy having to grow up way to fast. Great performances by both child and adult actors.
  • June 13, 2009
    I liked it mostly due to it's unpredictable ending.
  • May 21, 2009
    SO GANGSTA I LOVE IT

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