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Griot's Lament
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Griot's Lament

2014-06-25 · 19 min · Not rated

Crime · Drama

A series of precipitous events force the ensemble cast into a fateful intersection with justice and violence. Griot and the community struggle against the errors of terror so many make when it seems all is lost.

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Directors
Alex Munoz
Production companies
Urban Velour
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50,000

Top Cast

Patrick BristowPatrick BristowKing Frederick The Great
Mike GrayMike GrayBlaze
Yelba OsorioYelba OsorioLupe
Brandon HirschGriot
Larry HerronLarry HerronSean
Blake Young-FountainBlake Young-FountainSalb
Tonya KinzingerTonya KinzingerKat
Jon GentrySean
Tunisia HardisonTunisia HardisonAnnie
Matthew JordanMatthew JordanJimmy
Crystal JeniousMabel
Rodrigo AmbrizDiego
Clifton MorrisBen Live
Fatimah HalimCollette
Dennis BongaLeo

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