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Down for Life is a 2010 American dramatic film directed by Alan Jacobs based on the true story of a 15-year-old Latina gang leader in Watts, Los Angeles. The story follows one day in her life as she struggles to break away from her gang. Made in cinéma vérité style, the film stars many local teens, with veteran actors such as Danny Glover, Laz Alonso, Kate del Castillo, and Snoop Dogg in supporting roles. Down for Life focuses on the gritty reality of gang life and the racial tension surrounding it. Ultimately, the film’s message is one of hope to those in tough circumstances while shedding light on a pressing social issue.
Original Release
10/01/2010
US Release
10/01/2010
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jessica Romero | Rascal |
| Danny Glover | Mr. Shannon |
| Kate del Castillo | Esther |
| Kurt Caceres | Rafael |
| Cesar Garcia | Flaco |
| Nicholas Gonzalez | Officer Guttierez |
| Andres Xavier Sanchez | Sneaky |
| Estefania Iglesias | Mrs. Rivera |
| Elizabeth Peña | Mrs. Castro |
| Emily Rios | Vanessa |
Directors
Writers
Alan Jacobs, Trina Calderón, Michael Winerip
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jessica Romero | Rascal |
| Danny Glover | Mr. Shannon |
| Kate del Castillo | Esther |
| Kurt Caceres | Rafael |
| Cesar Garcia | Flaco |
| Nicholas Gonzalez | Officer Guttierez |
| Andres Xavier Sanchez | Sneaky |
| Estefania Iglesias | Mrs. Rivera |
| Elizabeth Peña | Mrs. Castro |
| Emily Rios | Vanessa |
| Whitney Gamble | Aisha |
| Isamar Guijarro | Troubles |
| Sheila Ochoa | Grumpy |
| Ilene Trujillo | Tiny |
| Andrea Valenzuela | Babygirl |
| Art Bonilla | Beto |
| Brendan Purcell II | Shop Owner - Louis |
| Kat Ahn | Korean Shopgirl |
| Luis Alberto Aracena | Tio Juan |
| Destiny Aragon | Homegirl #1 |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Snoop Dogg | Executive Producer |
| Laz Alonso | Executive Producer |
| Jennifer Siebel Newsom | Executive Producer |
| Jerry Fruchtman | Executive Producer |
| Peter Fruchtman | Executive Producer |
| Kristen Moser | Executive Producer |
| Marc Novak | Executive Producer |
| Danny Rodriguez | Executive Producer |
| Dwight Williams | Executive Producer |
| Mari Yanuzzi | Executive Producer |
| A.D. Sinha | Executive Producer |
| James Ordonez | Executive Producer |
| Bonnie Kanner | Executive Producer |
| Scott William Alvarez | Producer |
| Francisco Aragon | Producer |
| Erika Armin | Producer |
| Robert Dolan | Producer |
| Peter Holden | Producer |
| Dena Hysell-Cornejo | Producer |
| Manny Jimenez Sr. | Producer |
| Melina Kevorkian | Producer |
| Clarinda Morales | Producer |
| Nanda Rao | Producer |
| Robert Setari | Producer |
| Jim Sicignano | Producer |
| Kelly Slattery | Producer |
| Paul Stewart | Producer |
| Daniel Santefort | Producer |
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