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Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story

2004Movie1 h 35 min

CrimeDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–83%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–83%

Summary

Redemption tells the story of Stan "Tookie" Williams, founder of the Crips L.A. street gang. Story follows his fall into gang-banging, his prison term, and his work writing children's novels encouraging peace and anti-violence resolutions which earned him multiple Nobel Peace Prize nominations. After exhausting all forms of appeal, Tookie was executed by lethal injection.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Written by
J. T. Allen
Produced by
Greg Copeland
Music by
Terence Blanchard

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Facts

January 21, 2004 · 1 h 35 min · Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 21, 2004
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

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Questions about Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story

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Where can I stream Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.