Section 8 (2005)

Section 8 (2005)
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When a dysfunctional family is crammed into a cramped apartment and forced to make the best of their situation, tempers flare and tensions turn in director Carl Gilliard's heartfelt family drama. A family doesn't have a healthy foundation without a strong parental figure, but deadbeat dad Joe certainly doesn't fit that bill. A manipulative druggie who seems more interested in getting stoned than raising a family, Joes' put upon girlfriend Taco is fighting a failing battle to raise her daughter Simone in a stable environment. When Joe's estranged son Andre decides to move in, a revolving door is opened that finds a series of questionable visitors dropping in for a visit. Though Andre may have collegiate aspirations, living in a crumbling building run by an opportunistic owner may prove too much of a distraction to bear. Heather Sher, Akeem Smith, and Tony Winters star in a film that shows just how hard life can be when society seems to have written you off. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Tony WintersAkeem Smith, (more)
Director(s):
Carl Gilliard
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Section 8

When a dysfunctional family is crammed into a cramped apartment and forced to make the best of their situation, tempers flare and tensions turn in director Carl Gilliard's heartfelt family drama. A family doesn't have a healthy foundation without a strong parental figure, but deadbeat dad Joe certainly doesn't fit that bill. A manipulative druggie who seems more interested in getting stoned than raising a family, Joes' put upon girlfriend Taco is fighting a failing battle to raise her daughter Simone in a stable environment. When Joe's estranged son Andre decides to move in, a revolving door is opened that finds a series of questionable visitors dropping in for a visit. Though Andre may have collegiate aspirations, living in a crumbling building run by an opportunistic owner may prove too much of a distraction to bear. Heather Sher, Akeem Smith, and Tony Winters star in a film that shows just how hard life can be when society seems to have written you off. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
94 mins

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Director(s):
Carl Gilliard
Writer(s):
Tony Winters
Producer(s):
Tony WintersDebra A. WintersCarl Gilliard
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Oliver B.

This movie told a pretty moving tale. The family's struggles were totally easy to relate to and a few of the characters, the dad in particular, were like some guys I've known. This film, however, was not very well edited. From the first lines in the script you can hear the imbalances in the volume levels of the different characters, as if some were closer to the mic than others. Also a few dialogue errors were allowed to stay. It's an obvious low budget flick but the good news is that these shortcomings don't take away from the movies impact. It's a hard hitting tale worth viewing, more than once. O.B.

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Scott R.

It was a very low budget movie that should of stayed as a play or more money put into the movie

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Concha V.

The message in this film was a good idea, but it was more like a stage play than a movie and the acting was so so just like the cinematography. SO SO

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