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Plot

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Plot

A Columbia University professor spends years chronicling a crack-dealing gang in Chicago for a research project. He befriends the Black Kings & their leader and is allowed to observe close up. The professor is even invited to call the shots of the criminal enterprise for a day.

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The film's director Craig Brewer last directed Coming 2 America and Dolemite Is My Name. The film's writer Michael Caleo last wrote The Family and Volcano.

Director

Craig Brewer

Screenwriter

Michael Caleo

Producer

Stephanie Allain

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Key Facts

• Adapted from Sudhir Venkatesh's book "Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets". Based on a true story.

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