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Changing the Game

  • 2012
  • R
  • 1h 44m
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Changing the Game (2012)
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A young star at a Wall Street firm finds that the white-collar world is filled with as much crime and death as the dangerous hood where he was raised.A young star at a Wall Street firm finds that the white-collar world is filled with as much crime and death as the dangerous hood where he was raised.A young star at a Wall Street firm finds that the white-collar world is filled with as much crime and death as the dangerous hood where he was raised.

  • Director
    • Rel Dowdell
  • Writers
    • Aaron R. Astillero
    • Rel Dowdell
  • Stars
    • Jakobi Alvin
    • Suzzanne Douglas
    • Thomas Staten
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.0/10
    540
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rel Dowdell
    • Writers
      • Aaron R. Astillero
      • Rel Dowdell
    • Stars
      • Jakobi Alvin
      • Suzzanne Douglas
      • Thomas Staten
    • 20User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jakobi Alvin
    • Young Darrell Barnes
    • (as JaKobi Alvin)
    Suzzanne Douglas
    Suzzanne Douglas
    • Mrs. Davis
    Thomas Staten
    • Young Andre 'Dre' Newell
    Karen Issac
    • Ms. Brown
    Summer Valentine
    • Angelina
    Irma P. Hall
    Irma P. Hall
    • Grandma Barnes
    Dennis L.A. White
    Dennis L.A. White
    • Dre as an Adult
    • (as Dennis LA White)
    Sean Riggs
    Sean Riggs
    • Darrell as an Adult
    Shannon Dorsey
    • Nichole
    Tony Todd
    Tony Todd
    • Curtis the Diabolical…
    Kendia Jones
    • Reba Jones
    • (as Kendia R. Jones)
    Ernest Butts
    • Troy
    Sticky Fingaz
    Sticky Fingaz
    • Craig
    • (as Kirk 'Sticky Fingaz' Jones)
    Nicoye Banks
    Nicoye Banks
    • Goldie
    Brandon Ruckdashel
    • Marty Levine
    Mari White
    Mari White
    • Jennifer
    John Frisby
    • Vince
    Ming Leone
    • Marty's Masseuse
    • Director
      • Rel Dowdell
    • Writers
      • Aaron R. Astillero
      • Rel Dowdell
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    10geraldinejames996

    Great Movie! Forget idiots like White Chocolate Assassin!

    This was such a wonderful film with colorless and timeless messages. It could not have come at a better time. If you grew up as a suburbanite who was never exposed to urban America, or as one from Sweden who was privy and never for a moment growing up in the type of environment shown in this film, then this will definitely be like watching a foreign film without the subtitles. One has to know what it's like to overcome obstacles and succeed in life despite having everything against you to appreciate everything this uplifting film has to offer. Also, you have to be one who has someone in your life who has introduced you to having faith in a higher being to appreciate this film, like the grandmother (played by the incredible Irma P. Hall) did for the main character (superb newcomer Sean Riggs.) It is definitely not for the atheist. This film is SO much better than films like "Empire" which could never hold a candle to it. Changing the Game gets the highest of recommendations.
    10bmorestlady

    Changing The Game!!! I loved it!!

    Changing The Game!! This movie most def changed the game!! It's not the typical type of movie, it's different it's original, it stands alone. There's not another movie that I seen that can be related to this movie. That's another reason why I loved it so much. All the characters were well developed. The actors/actress play their roles really well. The plot was put together very well... The movie contain the good, the bad, the sad, all had me sitting at the edge of my seat!

    This is the type of independent film that I love.1st let me say, it was a hard time getting this film. Every time I went to red box it was (rented out) . Finally I was able to get my hand on it after a 2 week waiting period. The wait was well worth it. I watched the movie over twice!! Job well done!!!
    10brucebryant470

    So real... It made my cry!

    This movie was so real, that it made me cry... It's all about knowing what's right & wrong. I give it 5 plus stars! It was so good that I watched it twice! !! The main character's grandma reminded me a lot of the conversations I have had with my 3 sons, and that's why I cried, it hit home run with me. THANK YOU GOD, for another awesome grassroots movie with substance, heart, and soul. No big budget here, but good acting and resources to quality scenes made you forget its grassroots. Fantastic beginning, middle, and end. And none of them predictable. And to top it off, the actor who played "Candyman," Tony Todd, played two very symbolic and memorable roles!
    8thephotodiva

    Entertaining & Thought Provoking

    "Changing The Game" really surprised me. The characters instantly won my heart. I found myself crying within five minutes of the start of the film. That does not happen every day. Love and compassion for humanity jumped off the screen from the start. The film was well written and the cinematography was exceptional. The tone was properly set at the beginning. I must commend the writer on a job well done. The characters were well developed. People from all walks of like should be able to relate to them. I was able to follow the film, but was unable to predict what was going to happen. The film made me reflect on societal issues and the roles we play. It gave me hope in knowing we have power to change the game. Everyone should see this film and celebrate those who dare to dream.
    10troyparham

    Changing The Game, is living up to its name...

    Twiintone Entertainment gives this film two thumbs up.. The Twiins enorse Rel Dowdell's writing and directing. Looking forward to seeing it again! I thought the characters really brought our the time period of the 80's, in the early parts of the film, and the casting was great. The end really surprised me, and I'm glad to see that it was a story with a message. Being a native of Philadelphia, Im glad that Rel Dowdell actually filmed here, in our hometown. I thought the locations that he picked were excellent, and even the soundtrack and score made me feel the film like I was actually there. Being a screenwriter and actor myself, I'm very hard to impress. Rel, job well done!

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      Mrs. Davis: Darrell, who take care of you? Is it just your grandmother?

      Young Darrell Barnes: Yes.

      Mrs. Davis: Where are you mother and father?

      Young Darrell Barnes: My dad was shot when I was a baby. A bad person killed him. My mom was not responsible enough to take care of me and gave me to my grandmother. She's my father's mother.

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    • Release date
      • May 11, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Philly First Entetainment
      • Pendragon Film
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      • 1h 44m(104 min)
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