BlackMale (Blackmail) (2000)

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In this gritty urban drama, Jimmy (Bokeem Woodbine) and Luther (Justin Pierce) are two young men who've fallen deep in debt to a loan shark who is not very patient about getting his money back. In an act of desperation, Jimmy and Luther plan a scheme to blackmail a wealthy doctor, but it doesn't take long for them to realize that they've picked the wrong man to fool with. Soon the duo are locked in a deadly chase, with the police, the mob, and a violent lunatic all on their trail -- and the

R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: George Baluzy

Written By: George Baluzy

On DVD: May 30, 2000

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The film's final twist is not only easy to predict, it's aggravating.

January 7, 2010 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

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The Vanishing Black Male: Hisani DuBose's doc is brave in its quest, and brimming with tough love in its candid scrutiny of the dilemma of the destructive and disappearing black male from society.

June 28, 2007 Full Review Source: WBAI Web Radio

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