The Beat (2003)
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Director and writer Brandon Sonnier's The Beat is an urban drama that uses the same storytelling technique as the Gwyneth Paltrow romantic comedy Sliding Doors. Flip (Rahman Jamaal) must decide if he will join the police force or if he will attempt to live his dream of becoming a rap star. The film intercuts both of Flip's possible futures. The Beat was screened at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Starring:
- Rahman Jamaal, Michael Colyar, (more)
- Director(s):
- Brandon Sonnier
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Beat
Director and writer Brandon Sonnier's The Beat is an urban drama that uses the same storytelling technique as the Gwyneth Paltrow romantic comedy Sliding Doors. Flip (Rahman Jamaal) must decide if he will join the police force or if he will attempt to live his dream of becoming a rap star. The film intercuts both of Flip's possible futures. The Beat was screened at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 90 mins
Complete Cast of The Beat
- Director(s):
- Brandon Sonnier
- Writer(s):
- Brandon Sonnier
- Producer(s):
- Ryan Seashore, Brandon Sonnier, Scott Speer
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
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