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Fresh
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R,1hr 55min
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January 1, 1994
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Walt Disney Video
Synopsis: A bright young African-American boy attempts to survive life in the city by acting as an errand boy for a drug dealer in this thoughtful, sharply plotted drama. Known as Fresh, the young man must use his delivery jobs to support himself and his troubled sister, receiving nothing from his distant, alcoholic father but the occasional chess lesson. His intelligence and quiet determination serve him well, as he wins the trust of his employer and settles into an unpleasant but survivable routine. Even ... Full Synopsis
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Best known in Hollywood for penning a forgettable Dolph Lundgren vehicle (The Punisher) and a below-average Clint Eastwood film (The Rookie), Boaz Yakin made quite a leap in quality with his first directorial effort, Fresh. The independently produced film, which shared the Filmmakers' award at the 1994 Sundance Film Festival with Clerks, was an original, highly-polished voice amidst the host of rambunctious ... Full Review
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The relatively light album "Fresh" appeared in the summer of 1973, and it went into the Top Ten on...
The Family Stone of the '60s had dissolved decisively by the 1973 release of "Fresh" - notably,...
The relatively light album "Fresh" appeared in the summer of 1973, and it went into the Top Ten on...
The Family Stone of the '60s had dissolved decisively by the 1973 release of "Fresh" - notably,...
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