Gridlock'd (1997)
Release Year: 1997
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Gridlockd, Без изход, Gridlock'd - Na Contra-Mão, Gridlock'd - Voll drauf!, Dope Pushers, Sta plokamia tis grafeiokratias, Az utolsó belövés, Gridlock'd - Istinti criminali, Klincz, Când nimic nu merge bine, Droga ne, B тyпике, Dzankiji
Director: Vondie Curtis-Hall
Writer: Vondie Curtis-Hall
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Damian Jones, Erica Huggins, Paul Webster
Executive Producer: Russell Simmons, Scott Kroopf, Ted Field
Companies: Def Pictures, Dragon Pictures, Gramercy Pictures, Interscope Communications, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Genre: Buddy Film, Comedy, Comedy Film, Drama, Hood Film
Budget: 5.000.000
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Keywords
Keywords: aids, drug addiction, escape, police, suspicion of murder, withdrawal
Story
After their friend dies from an overdose, Spoon and Stretch resolve to kick their drug habits and enroll in a government detox program. Their journey becomes increasingly complicated as they navigate through bureaucratic red tape, being shuffled between different offices. Meanwhile, they are pursued by both drug dealers seeking revenge for their deceased friend's betrayal and the police who suspect them of murder.
Summary
Directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall in 1997, 'Gridlock'd' is a blend of drama, comedy, and social commentary. The film follows Spoon and Stretch as they attempt to break free from their drug addictions and the violent world surrounding them. It serves as a critique of systemic issues such as bureaucracy and institutional failures that hinder people's efforts to better themselves.
