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ILLEGAL TENDER

ILLEGAL TENDER
Producer:  Johnson Singleton
Director: Franc. Reyes
Starring: Wanda De Jesus, Michael Philip Del Rio, Manny Perez, Rick Gonzalez, Dania Ramirez and Tego Calderon
ILLEGAL TENDER

 

By Tonisha Johnson

 

A top earner of a Latino crime family does the forbidden. After his death, the dissatisfaction lead to the 20 year search for his on-the-run family. Producer John Singleton and Director Franc Reyes bring a Bronx urban tale to the silver screen in Illegal Tender. A mom and her newborn son leave the Bronx not for a better life but a chance at living.

Franc Reyes perfectly directs a cast of talented actors and actresses in this volatile yet emotional story about an educated wife and his drug dealing boyfriend doing the bosses daughter. But when her back is against the wall, the books go flying out the window as the 'weight' rolls in. Wanda De Jesus, portrays a widowed wife whose cleverly hidden her past life with new homes and a jobless life. But as the years grow longer, life reveals itself on its own and now its up to her and her now adult son to end the vendetta in order to truly be free.

The DVD includes:

     Deleted Scenes

     The Making of Illegal Tender: Go behind the scenes as this compelling, non-stop action-thriller unfolds before the cameras as "Hustle and Flow" producer John Singleton works hand in hand with screenwriter and director Franc. Reyes.

     Music Video: "Dame Dame" music video by Que No featuring Dicky Ranking and Abusivo.

     Making of "Dame Dame" Music Video

Release Date: December 18th, 2007

Price: $29.98





















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