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Straight Out of Brooklyn
is an independent film made in 1991 by Matty Rich who also wrote the screenplay. The film is a gritty story about an African-American teen (played by Larry Gilliard Jr.) living in housing project with his sister, mother and abusive, alcoholic father. Fed up with his family's seemingly hopless future, he plans with his friends to rob a drug dealer.

The film cost $450,000 to make and grossed $2.7 million at the box office and was critically acclaimed. Rich financed much of the budget with credit cards and donations from family members. Rich also raised financing by going on a New York City radio station and asking for donations. Listeners donated $77,000. The film was made over a period of two years with an amateur cast working for free. Rich himself plays a friend of the main character. He was 19 years old when the film was released.

Awards

At the 1992 Independent Spirit Awards, Rich won the award for Best First Feature. George T. Odom was nominated for Best Supporting Male for his portrayal of the father. Composer Harold Wheeler was nominated for Best Film Music. The film won a Special Jury Prize at the 1991 Sundance Film Festival.

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