1982 (2013)
1982, a film inspired by true events at the onset of the crack epidemic in Philadelphia, tells the story of a father and his efforts to protect his gifted daughter from the insidious epidemic which has literally come home via her drug-addicted mother. As his wife becomes more distant and unreliable, he struggles to raise his daughter on his own, while still striving to help his wife become clean. In the process, he learns some hard truths about his marriage and his life, which will ultimately test him as a parent, a husband, and a man.
Director: Tommy Oliver
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 31, 2013
Cast
- Bokeem Woodbine - Scoop
- Sharon Leal - Shenae Brown
- Wayne Brady - Alonso
- Quinton Aaron - Turtle
- Hill Harper - Tim Brown
- La La Anthony - Neecy
Screenplay
- Tommy Oliver (Screenplay)
Editing: Tommy Oliver
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Original Language: en
Themes
Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
parent child relationship, drug addiction, semi autobiographical
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1982 about?
- 1982, a film inspired by true events at the onset of the crack epidemic in Philadelphia, tells the story of a father and his efforts to protect his gifted daughter from the insidious epidemic which has literally come home via her drug-addicted mother. As his wife becomes more distant and unreliable, he struggles to raise his daughter on his own, while still striving to help his wife become clean. In the process, he learns some hard truths about his marriage and his life, which will ultimately test him as a parent, a husband, and a man.
- Who directed 1982?
- 1982 was directed by Tommy Oliver.
- Who stars in 1982?
- 1982 stars Bokeem Woodbine, Sharon Leal, Wayne Brady, Quinton Aaron, Hill Harper, La La Anthony.
- How long is 1982?
- 1982 has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is 1982?
- 1982 is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of 1982?
- 1982 had a budget of $1M.
- Where was 1982 produced?
- 1982 was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of 1982?
- The themes of 1982 include: Addiction and Recovery.