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Civil Brand

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Civil Brand
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R,1hr 35min
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August 29, 2003
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Lions Gate
Synopsis: Television director Neema Barnette directs the forceful drama Civil Brand, based on a story by Preston A. Whitmore II. Shot with a micro-budget of 500,000 dollars, the film stars confrontational rap and hip-hop artists Mos Def, MC Lyte, and Da Brat. The story concerns a women's prison that exploits its largely African-American inmate population as cheap labor to manufacture products for a corporation. Mostly incarcerated due to domestic violence situations, the inmates also face sexual abuse as the ... Full Synopsis
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A compelling, highly charged film that brings a contemporary perspective to classic prison picture elements. Full Review
Metascore
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29
Generally Unfavorable Reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Frances Shepard
Michael Meadows
Nikki Barnes
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