Underplayed Gems

Gang Tapes (2001)

Gang Tapes poster
Directed by
Adam Ripp
Genre
found footage film, hood film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 31m
Rated
R
Rating
6.4 of 10 from 21 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A teenager in South Central Los Angeles uses a camcorder to document his daily life in a gang. The footage shows his struggles with violence and loyalty in his neighborhood.

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What happens

Gang Tapes is a 2001 crime film directed by Adam Ripp and starring Darris Love, Darontay McClendon, and Don Cambell. It has not been considered a mainstream success but did create a cult following. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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