Up Against the Wall
Synopsis
A black teen from a Chicago housing project struggles to find acceptance after he transfers into a suburban high school.
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Preview Clip: Up Against the Wall (1991, Catero Colbert, Stoney Jackson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield)
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron O'Neal
- Screenplay & Story
- Songodina Ifatunji, Zuindi Colbert, Emma Young, Jawanza Kunjufu, Chuck Colbert
- Original Score
- Theodis Rodgers
- Original Title
- Up Against the Wall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron O'Neal
Songodina Ifatunji, Zuindi Colbert, Emma Young, Jawanza Kunjufu, Chuck Colbert
Theodis Rodgers
Chuck Colbert, Jawanza Kunjufu, Zuindi Colbert
Department Leadership Roster
Songodina Ifatunji
Writer
Chuck Colbert
Producer
Zuindi Colbert
Writer
Ron O'Neal
Director
Emma Young
Writer
Jawanza Kunjufu
Writer
Chuck Colbert
Writer
Zuindi Colbert
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Up Against the Wall
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What is Up Against the Wall about?
A black teen from a Chicago housing project struggles to find acceptance after he transfers into a suburban high school.
Who directed Up Against the Wall?
Up Against the Wall was directed by Ron O'Neal.
Who stars in Up Against the Wall?
The principal cast of Up Against the Wall includes Marla Gibbs, Ron O'Neal, Stoney Jackson, L. Scott Caldwell, Oscar Brown Jr..
When was Up Against the Wall released and how long is it?
Up Against the Wall was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Up Against the Wall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Up Against the Wall was composed by Theodis Rodgers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Up Against the Wall?
Up Against the Wall holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).