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Penitentiary

1h 39m Action, Drama, Crime 1979

The cult blaxploitation classic that tells the story of boxer “Too Sweet” (Leon Isaac Kennedy), a man who deals with his wrongful imprisonment as a black youth and whose only way out of lockdown is by winning the big fight.

Lean and mean and shot through with true independent spirit by writer-director Jamaa Fanaka, it delivers a diamond-in-the-rough for fans of 70s grindhouse cinema.

“Years after its initial release, Penitentiary still packs a punch. While it may be lacking on the technical side of things, it still delivers the goods and makes a bold statement that holds true today.” ~ScreenAnarchy

Cast

Leon Isaac Kennedy (Too Sweet)

Director

Jamaa Fanaka

Writer

Jamaa Fanaka

Language

English

Country

USA

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