Ghetto Dawg 2 - Out of the Pits

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Life in the ghetto can be much like a dog pit- brutal, short and pointless. Donte, a conflicted black teenager seems to be headed for the Pit. A year after his brother's murder, Donte has revenge on his mind. His target is a vicious gang of Dominican thugs who are notorious for running the local dog fighting pits, led by the psychotic Angel. Realizing he needs help in order to exact his revenge, Donte enlists the help of Jojo, a professional killer with little for a conscience. As things spin out of control, Donte is torn between wanting to start over clean and his obligation to avenge his brother's death. Ultimately, his decision is made at the last moment when he descends into the belly of the beast and fends off against Angel at the dog pits.

Customer Reviews:

Disgusting.......2007-08-22

Capitalizing on the brutality, violence, and abuse of the dog fighting world for financial gain is ghastly. Selling this material supports and perpetuates this horrible industry and sends the wrong message about our society. Until Amazon stops distributing this and other dog and cockfighting materials, I cannot in good conscience give them my business, and I will urge friends and family to do the same.

It Only Reminds Us..........2007-07-05

This movie is why we see very few black actors that win oscars. Compare this movie to those done by Samuel L Jackson, Morgan Freeman, and Denzel Washington. These movies might be hits to the ghetto fabulous, but real entertainment they are far from being. It's just another excuse to show young black men what people portray them as being and doing, and in this movie, it's gang bangers and drug dealers.

Dynomite, ghetto classic........2005-11-23

I had seen this movie getting bootlegged in Downtown Brooklyn for weeks before I actually rented it. While I wasn't sure what to expect, (the box cover made the movie look cheap) I knew it was hitting a nerve on the street. Word of mouth had that movie selling thousands of bootleg copies. When I watched it I found out why. While it is very violent, it also has heart. I'm not surprised Lion's Gate released this gem in the rough, I just wish they hadn't insulted it with such a cheesy title. I have a feeling this is going to be one of those movies, we're watching years from now. When I returned the movie to the video store I bought my own copy (legal, of course). I hope Ghetto Dawg 3 is as good as 2.

An excellent movie with an grade-Z title.......2005-10-06

One element of this movie is the sad spectacle of vicious dogs fighting in a pit while people gamble on the outcome, hence the title -- but it can also refer to the people themselves, living in a world of guns and crime, fighting for their lives. It's no place for an inexperienced teenager like Donte (Daniel Outlaw) but he finds himself caught up in it when his older brother, a soldier for a gang boss named Big Daddy, is killed in a gun battle. Donte swears revenge, but when the time comes he finds himself unprepared to carry out the act, almost resulting in his own death. So he begins to hang out with one of his late brother's associates, Jojo (Paris Campbell), who can be deceptively easygoing one moment and a cold-blooded killer the next. Since killing is the main duty Jojo performs while working for Big Daddy, Donte tags along in the hope of acquiring this skill so that he can apply it against the man responsible for his brother's death. In the process he comes dangerously close to losing his soul, and becoming just another "dawg" struggling to survive in the pits.

This is a very fine movie in all respects. There are good performances from the entire cast, an intelligent script, and highly-capable direction from the Crook brothers. There are bursts of violence, but it is realistic and non-operatic (no slow-motion, quick cuts, etc.). Everyone involved clearly wanted to use the low budget to make a thoughtful, engaging film rather than a simple exploitation flick, and they succeeded. The final scenes are tense and suspenseful. I found the entire movie to be a very satisfying viewing experience that went well beyond my expectations.

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Awesome Movie!
Awesome Movie!

Ghetto Dawg
Starring: Drena De Niro , Russ Russo , P.J. Marshall , Jack van Landingham , and Lawrence Winslow
Director: Brian Averill
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000BBOFAY
Release Date: 2005-11-01

Customer Reviews:

Awesome Movie!.......2002-09-04

Loved this film! Great soundtrack! Great cast! Great director, who is this guy?

Awesome Movie!.......2002-09-04

I loved this film. Great soundtrack! Great cast! Great director, too, who is this guy?!?

Average customer rating:

Awesome Movie!
Awesome Movie!

Ghetto Dawg
Starring: Drena De Niro , Russ Russo , P.J. Marshall , Jack van Landingham , and Lawrence Winslow
Director: Brian Averill
Manufacturer: Spartan
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ASIN: B00006FDBQ
Release Date: 2002-09-03

Customer Reviews:

Awesome Movie!.......2002-09-04

Loved this film! Great soundtrack! Great cast! Great director, who is this guy?

Awesome Movie!.......2002-09-04

I loved this film. Great soundtrack! Great cast! Great director, too, who is this guy?!?

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True story, A must for the collection....

100 Kilos
Starring: Glenn Plummer , Dwayne Adway , Keno K. Deary , Crystal Scales , and Larry B. Scott
Director: Rod S. Scott
Manufacturer: Tapeworm
ProductGroup: DVD
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True story, A must for the collection...........2006-01-03

One young man's desire to rise from his ghetto upbringing leads him into a life of crime, an action which has unexpected worldwide consequences, in this urban drama. Ricky Ross (Glenn Plummer) grew up in South Central Los Angeles, and as he came of age in the 1980s, he was desperate to earn enough money to make his way out of the ghetto. Convinced that dealing drugs was the easiest way for a young African-American to gain wealth, Ricky formed a gang called the Freeway Boyz, who in collaboration with a distributor from South America began importing cocaine into California. Ricky and his cohorts soon find a ready market for their drugs after they process the cocaine into crack, but the Freeway Boyz aren't initially aware that their American contacts are affiliated with the CIA -- and they're using the profits from drug dealing to finance a brutal right-wing political faction overseas. 100 Kilos also stars Dwayne Adway and Suzanne Mari. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

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