Fresh overview

Fresh

Synopsis:

A bright young African-American boy attempts to survive life in the city by acting as an errand boy for a drug dealer in this thoughtful, sharply plotted drama. Known as Fresh, the young man must use his delivery jobs to support himself and his troubled sister, receiving nothing from his distant, alcoholic father but the occasional chess lesson. His intelligence and quiet determination serve him well, as he wins the trust of his employer and settles into an unpleasant but survivable routine. Even this small comfort disappears, however, when Fresh accidentally witnesses the killing of a classmate and becomes a potential target himself.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Boaz Yakin
  • Studio: Miramax
  • Year: 1994
  • Run Time: 115 minutes
  • Country: France, USA
  • Language: English
  • Set in: Brooklyn, New York City, NY
  • MPAA Rating: R (for intense, realistic depiction of urban violence, and for drug content, pervasive language, and so)
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Drama
  • Filmed in: Color

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