Heroin King of Baltimore: The Rise and Fall of Melvin Williams
“Money… injustice… redemption”
Synopsis
Baltimore City officials asked drug kingpin Melvin Williams to stop the riots happened following Martin Luther King's assassination. After helping the authorities out, Williams was then labeled a threat, framed and incarcerated by a hypocritical society.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derick Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Derick Thomas
- Original Score
- DJ Fontane, Jeff Thompson, Jeremiah Read
- Original Title
- Heroin King of Baltimore: The Rise and Fall of Melvin Williams
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Da Vision Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derick Thomas
Derick Thomas
DJ Fontane, Jeff Thompson, Jeremiah Read
Derick Thomas
Derick Thomas
Marjorie Morgan, Derick Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Marjorie Morgan
Producer
DJ Fontane
Original Music Composer
Derick Thomas
Writer
Derick Thomas
Director
Derick Thomas
Editor
Derick Thomas
Producer
Jeff Thompson
Original Music Composer
Derick Thomas
Director of Photography
Jeremiah Read
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heroin King of Baltimore: The Rise and Fall of Melvin Williams
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heroin King of Baltimore: The Rise and Fall of Melvin Williams about?
Baltimore City officials asked drug kingpin Melvin Williams to stop the riots happened following Martin Luther King's assassination. After helping the authorities out, Williams was then labeled a threat, framed and incarcerated by a hypocritical society.
Who directed Heroin King of Baltimore: The Rise and Fall of Melvin Williams?
Heroin King of Baltimore: The Rise and Fall of Melvin Williams was directed by Derick Thomas.
Who stars in Heroin King of Baltimore: The Rise and Fall of Melvin Williams?
The principal cast of Heroin King of Baltimore: The Rise and Fall of Melvin Williams includes DJ Fontane, DeAndre Wilton, Jacqueline Sanders, David Cooperman, Derick Thomas.
When was Heroin King of Baltimore: The Rise and Fall of Melvin Williams released and how long is it?
Heroin King of Baltimore: The Rise and Fall of Melvin Williams was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Heroin King of Baltimore: The Rise and Fall of Melvin Williams?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heroin King of Baltimore: The Rise and Fall of Melvin Williams was composed by DJ Fontane, Jeff Thompson, Jeremiah Read.