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Lives in Hazard (1994)

Movie ★ 8.5 58 min

Lives in Hazard is a tough, uncompromising look at kids in gangs and the men they become in prison. Filmed in the barrios of east LA and in the prisons of California, this real-life drama follows the making of the Hollywood feature film American Me, in which director Edward James Olmos used real gang members and prison inmates as actors. The fictional scenes these homeboys portray pale in juxtaposition to the stark reality of their daily lives, a world where opportunities are scarce and guns plentiful. The brutal honesty of these gang members as they struggle to change makes Lives in Hazard a powerful story of kids caught up in a growing national crisis.

Susan Todd Director Andrew Young Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 8, 1994
Runtime
58 min
IMDb
tt0323082
Language
,
Studio
Olmos Productions, Archipelago Films

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lives in Hazard about?
Lives in Hazard is a tough, uncompromising look at kids in gangs and the men they become in prison. Filmed in the barrios of east LA and in the prisons of California, this real-life drama follows the making of the Hollywood feature film American Me, in which director Edward James Olmos used real gang members and prison inmates as actors. The fictional scenes these homeboys portray pale in juxtaposition to the stark reality of their daily lives, a world where opportunities are scarce and guns plentiful. The brutal honesty of these gang members as they struggle to change makes Lives in Hazard a powerful story of kids caught up in a growing national crisis.
Who directed Lives in Hazard?
Lives in Hazard was directed by Susan Todd, Andrew Young.
Who stars in Lives in Hazard?
Lives in Hazard stars Domingo Abriz, M.C. Boulevard, William Forsythe, Greg Boyle.
When was Lives in Hazard released?
Lives in Hazard is a 1994 documentary film.
Where can I watch Lives in Hazard?
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