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On the Outs

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From the streets of inner city Jersey City, N.J., three teenage girls cross paths in a juvenile detention center. All victims of poverty, each girl has her own demons to face. Suzette Williams (Anny Mariano) is a mother-to-be at 15 years old, without the support of the father. Oz (Judy Marte) is a hard-as-nails drug dealer who uses her tough exterior to mask her more gentle nature. Already a mother, Marisol Pagan (Paola Mendoza) struggles with drug addiction and maintaining custody of her child.
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Critics Consensus

With powerful lead performances, this gritty docudrama about the desperate lives of three young women in Jersey City packs an emotional wallop.

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Bruce Westbrook Houston Chronicle 02/10/2006
3.5/4
Harrowing and heartbreaking, On the Outs is persuasively performed by fine actors, yet has the real feel of a documentary. Go to Full Review Ann Hornaday Washington Post 01/20/2006
It succeeds, if unevenly. Go to Full Review Joe Leydon Variety 01/19/2006
An attention-grabbing showcase for three promising actresses in sharply drawn lead roles. Go to Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed 04/29/2009
It's raw, it's gritty, and it's excellent. Go to Full Review David Noh Film Journal International 03/01/2007
Nothing short of awe-inspiring: riveting and real, a truly important work which is, blessedly, about something. Go to Full Review Kam Williams BlackFilm.com 01/18/2007
4/4
A trio of troubled Latinas linked by lawlessness in super-realistic, female empowerment flick not to be missed. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/22/2013 one of my favorite movies See more 10/01/2012 LOVED THIS MOVIE....HATS OFF TO OZ...LUV THAT CHIC See more 05/14/2012 loved this, their stories are intense but definately recommended See more 04/17/2012 Overall a strong drama that might look like an afterschool special on paper but raises the bar by not pulling any punches. See more 01/09/2012 I LOVE THIS MOVIE...!!! See more 10/20/2011 Terribly sad. Worth watching. See more Read all reviews
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Lori Silverbush

Director

Michael Skolnik

Director

Anny Mariano

Suzette Williams

Judy Marte

Oz

Paola Mendoza

Marisol Pagan

Dominic Colón

Chewey

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Synopsis From the streets of inner city Jersey City, N.J., three teenage girls cross paths in a juvenile detention center. All victims of poverty, each girl has her own demons to face. Suzette Williams (Anny Mariano) is a mother-to-be at 15 years old, without the support of the father. Oz (Judy Marte) is a hard-as-nails drug dealer who uses her tough exterior to mask her more gentle nature. Already a mother, Marisol Pagan (Paola Mendoza) struggles with drug addiction and maintaining custody of her child.
Director
Lori Silverbush, Michael Skolnik
Producer
Michael Silverbush, Lori Silverbush
Screenwriter
Lori Silverbush
Production Co
Columbia, Fader Films, Paramount
Rating
R (Strong Drug Use|Pervasive Language|Some Violence|Sexual Content)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 11, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 31, 2016
Runtime
1h 26m