Lives in Hazard
Synopsis
Lives in Hazard is a tough, uncompromising look at kids in gangs and the men they become in prison. Filmed in the barrios of east LA and in the prisons of California, this real-life drama follows the making of the Hollywood feature film American Me, in which director Edward James Olmos used real gang members and prison inmates as actors. The fictional scenes these homeboys portray pale in juxtaposition to the stark reality of their daily lives, a world where opportunities are scarce and guns plentiful. The brutal honesty of these gang members as they struggle to change makes Lives in Hazard a powerful story of kids caught up in a growing national crisis.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susan Todd, Andrew Young
- Original Score
- Ted Kuhn
- Original Title
- Lives in Hazard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Olmos Productions, Archipelago Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susan Todd, Andrew Young
Ted Kuhn
Andrew Young
Jonathan Oppenheim
Department Leadership Roster
Susan Todd
Director
Andrew Young
Director
Andrew Young
Director of Photography
Jonathan Oppenheim
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What is Lives in Hazard about?
Lives in Hazard is a tough, uncompromising look at kids in gangs and the men they become in prison. Filmed in the barrios of east LA and in the prisons of California, this real-life drama follows the making of the Hollywood feature film American Me, in which director Edward James Olmos used real gang members and prison inmates as actors. The fictional scenes these homeboys portray pale in juxtaposition to the stark reality of their daily lives, a world where opportunities are scarce and guns plentiful. The brutal honesty of these gang members as they struggle to change makes Lives in Hazard a powerful story of kids caught up in a growing national crisis.
Who directed Lives in Hazard?
Lives in Hazard was directed by Susan Todd, Andrew Young.
Who stars in Lives in Hazard?
The principal cast of Lives in Hazard includes Domingo Abriz, M.C. Boulevard, William Forsythe, Greg Boyle, Robert Chavez.
When was Lives in Hazard released and how long is it?
Lives in Hazard was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Lives in Hazard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lives in Hazard was composed by Ted Kuhn.