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Off the Hook

  • TV Movie
  • 1999
  • PG
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Off the Hook (1999)
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Based on the true life experience of Walter Velasquez, a powerful story of two aspiring rappers from the Bronx who struggle to balance friendship, responsibility, and ambition.Based on the true life experience of Walter Velasquez, a powerful story of two aspiring rappers from the Bronx who struggle to balance friendship, responsibility, and ambition.Based on the true life experience of Walter Velasquez, a powerful story of two aspiring rappers from the Bronx who struggle to balance friendship, responsibility, and ambition.

  • Director
    • Adam Watstein
  • Writers
    • Jennifer Lyne
    • Walter Velasquez
    • Adam Watstein
  • Stars
    • Walter Velasquez
    • Jamal Mackey
    • Pamela Johnson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    32
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Adam Watstein
    • Writers
      • Jennifer Lyne
      • Walter Velasquez
      • Adam Watstein
    • Stars
      • Walter Velasquez
      • Jamal Mackey
      • Pamela Johnson
    • 4User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Walter Velasquez
    • Walter Velasquez
    Jamal Mackey
    • Lorenzo Lewis
    Pamela Johnson
    • Narine Lewis
    Anthony Young
    Anthony Young
    • Anthony Young
    L. Vee Anduze
    • Lorenzo's Mother
    Mizan Kirby
    Mizan Kirby
    • Walter's Mother
    • (as Mizan Nunes)
    Kim Anthony
    • Delene
    Trevor David
    Trevor David
    • Fry
    Jasmine Francis
    • Barbara
    Aaron Francis
    • Lord
    Linwood Holder
    • Bud
    Gregory Prather
    • Sty
    • (as Greg Prather)
    George Ratchford
    • Terry
    Roland Sands
    Roland Sands
    • Charles
    William Gee
    • Record Executive
    Rene Alberta
    • Record Executive's Wife
    Seanny Cash
    • Neighbor #1
    Phanatic
    • Neighbor #2
    • Director
      • Adam Watstein
    • Writers
      • Jennifer Lyne
      • Walter Velasquez
      • Adam Watstein
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    9PickUrFeetInPoughkeepsie

    PosNeg

    Off the Hook tells the true story of two aspiring rappers who have formed a duo called PosNeg. One of the men, Walter Velasquez, is the Positive side. His rap lyrics have uplifting themes and he has focus and determination in his everyday life to keep things peaceful, stay out of trouble, and succeed.

    The other rapper, Lorenzo Lewis, is the negative side, not only in lyrical content but in his lifestyle. He is always having to prove how hard he and can't stay away from legal troubles involving drugs and such.

    The look and sound of the film make it obvious that this was done on a very low budget, and considering that, the acting is top-notch. There are many brilliant performances here by complete unknowns. I found myself very sucked in to the world of PosNeg. It's a shame that so few people have seen this film.
    10dkswift

    Must watch

    This Film changed my life. I was sixteen years old when I first watched this. It helped me become a better man. This Film had Great actors, Good story, a cool soundtrack, and the best part about it is, it was about two Black Men trying to make something of themselves. If you have young men in your house, you must watch this with them.
    9PickUrFeetInPoughkeepsie

    PosNeg

    Off the Hook tells the true story of two aspiring rappers who have formed a duo called PosNeg. One of the men, Walter Valesquez, is the Positive side. His rap lyrics have uplifting themes and he has focus and determination in his everyday life to keep things peaceful, stay out of trouble, and succeed.

    The other rapper, Lorenzo Lewis, is the negative side, not only in lyrical content but in his lifestyle. He is always having to prove how hard he and can't stay away from legal troubles involving drugs and such.

    The look and sound of the film make it obvious that this was done on a very low budget, and considering that, the acting is top-notch. There are many brilliant performances here by complete unknowns. I found myself very sucked in to the world of PosNeg. It's a shame that so few people have seen this film.

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      Walter Velasquez, who the story is based off of, plays himself.

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    • Release date
      • August 6, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Dendrobium Films (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bounce
    • Production company
      • Sharpshooter Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 48m(108 min)
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      • Mono

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