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Children of Violence

198255mMovie

A glimpse into the lives of Chicano gang members and their families in Oakland, California. Filmed in cinema verite style and focusing on four teenage brothers and their mother, this film attempts to provide an understanding of how these young males remain trapped in a cycle of violence.

DirectorBill Jersey
ProducerJim Belson

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Cast · Directed by Bill Jersey

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Carlos (Bean) Parkin
Self
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Dan (Dancin' Dan) Parkin
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George (Drogas) Parkin
Self
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Lee (Mama Lee) Carroll
Self

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What is the OTT release date for Children of Violence?

Children of Violence hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1982. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.