The Assistant

2021
2h 15m

IMDb RATING

3.6/10

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RayShawn "Shawn" Sanders is released from prison after serving his bid for his crimes; however, after being hired by Jonathan McAllister, Shawn realizes that life behind bars may have been a lot easier than what he has to face as the assistant to one of the biggest media moguls in the country.

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RayShawn "Shawn" Sanders is released from prison after serving his bid for his crimes; however, after being hired by Jonathan McAllister, Shawn realizes that life behind bars may have been a... Read allRayShawn "Shawn" Sanders is released from prison after serving his bid for his crimes; however, after being hired by Jonathan McAllister, Shawn realizes that life behind bars may have been a lot easier than what he has to face as the assistant to one of the biggest media moguls i... Read allRayShawn "Shawn" Sanders is released from prison after serving his bid for his crimes; however, after being hired by Jonathan McAllister, Shawn realizes that life behind bars may have been a lot easier than what he has to face as the assistant to one of the biggest media moguls in the country. After battling for his life in prison, Shawn is now in a war against greed,... Read all

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Nelson J. Davis

RayShawn 'Shawn' Sanders

Caranita Harrelson

Stacy McAllister
(as Caranita "Bird" Harrelson)

Mar'Ques Woolford

Jonathan McAllister
(as MarQes Woolford)

Michael Knowles

De'Andre 'Dee' Combs

Janika L. Ivey

Allison 'Ally' Harper

Reggie O. Freeman

Judge Benjamin Ellis
(as Reggie Freeman)

Dwayne 'Showtim3' Dyke Jr.

Jason

Shantelle Wheeler

Lily Martin

Mitchel Corley

Young Shawn

Ma'Kailynn Kidd

Young Stacy

Tarynn Stineman

Judge's Mistress

Altina Menefee

Parole Officer

Dorian 'The Art Dealer' Harris

The Connect
(as Dorian Harris)

Carlos Hall

Business Man

Brittany Reddick

Bible Woman

Johnny 'Dee Jay Swagg' Gregory

Prison Guard
(as Johnny "DJ Swagg" Gregory)

Renetta DuBose

News Anchor

Director
- Karlton T. Clay
Writer
- Karlton T. Clay
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Unapologetically erotic and freaky

Make no mistake, the creators of this film know how to make a movie. I can only assume the low rating is because it includes a same-sex love affair, which is shown in some detail. But if you like these indie "Tubi movies," this one is immensely watchable. If you like men (and some men on men), The Assistant is a must-see. Nelson J Davis (a Tubi superstar at this point) gives a vulnerable performance as a very straight man just released from prison with no one waiting on the outside. He lands on his cousin's doorstep needing a place to stay. While there's love there, they instantly bump heads over his cousin's sexuality and his own unemployment. To avoid violating parole, Nelson's character takes a job as an assistant in a world where the lines between desire and control are irredeemably blurred.