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The Corner

“On the front lines of America’s drug war, one family is living in the crossfire.”

Series Overview

The Corner presents the world of Fayette Street using real names and real events. The miniseries tells the true story of men, women and children living amid the open-air drug markets of West Baltimore. It chronicles a year in the lives of 15-year-old DeAndre McCullough, his mother Fran Boyd, and his father Gary McCullough, as well as other addicts and low-level drug dealers caught up in the twin-engine economy of heroin and cocaine.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
HBO
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2000 – 2000

Premiered: Sun, Apr 16, 2000

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, May 21, 2000

Season 1, Episode 6: “Everyman's Blues”

Everyone's fates are reveal in this must watch final episode. Fran defeates her drug addiction as Gary deals with his. DeAndre deals with his drug selling and the final path it leads him on.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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'The Corner' trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-16

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Charles S. Dutton

Screenplay & Story

David Simon, Ed Burns

Producers

David Mills, Nina K. Noble, David Simon, Robert F. Colesberry

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:David SimonBook:Ed Burns

Department Leadership Roster

Nina K. Noble

Producer

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-MA

TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)TV-MA

Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Corner

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What is The Corner about?

The Corner presents the world of Fayette Street using real names and real events. The miniseries tells the true story of men, women and children living amid the open-air drug markets of West Baltimore. It chronicles a year in the lives of 15-year-old DeAndre McCullough, his mother Fran Boyd, and his father Gary McCullough, as well as other addicts and low-level drug dealers caught up in the twin-engine economy of heroin and cocaine.

How many seasons does The Corner have?

The Corner comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Corner?

Key cast members in The Corner include T.K. Carter, Khandi Alexander, Sean Nelson, Clarke Peters, Glenn Plummer.

Who created or directed The Corner?

The Corner was developed and directed by Charles S. Dutton.