Summer of Violence (2024)
Overview
A young college grad, Naomi turns down law school to pursue poetry, despite her father’s objections. She subsequently struggles to survive in 1993 Denver, after being cut off by her father during a period of violent crime in the city known as the Summer of Violence.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.35 |
Directed By
Nicki Micheaux
Crew
Evan Ahlgren
Nicki Micheaux
Nicki Micheaux
Nicki Micheaux
Johnny Wimbrey
Efuru Flowers
Sean Riggs
TOP CAST
Kasey Inez
Naomi
Jahking Guillory
Frank
Damon Gupton
Thomas
Madhulika Krishnan
Pamela
Pedro Correa
Richie
Shon Wilson
Eleanor
Hannah Wimbrey
Sadie
Mallory Corinne
Sinclaire
Anthony DeCarlo
Clerk
Daniel Knight
Landlord
Nathaniel Kweku
Professor Davis
Jeremy Urann
Boulder Cop
Michael Deni
Officer James
Sanford Kelley
Bass Player
Laura Monaco
Nurse
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