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Directed by: Edward James Olmos
Starring: Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna, Panchito Gómez, Steve Wilcox, Danny De La Paz
Runtime: 125 min
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American Me is a film about a gang leader. It matters because it depicts gang life.
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synopsis — During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits.
credit — Directed by Edward James Olmos.
Synopsis
During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits.
