American Gangster Review

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kevinwl
Detroit, MI

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An entertaining, educational, and insightful movie.

watching with kids

MAR

2008

This is probably the best release since last summer. American Gangster touches the audience on a number of fronts, especially on ethnic profiling and harsh living conditions for those minorities. The final ending of the story also serves an educational vechicle for the general public.

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Key Information	Directors Ridley Scott Stars Denzel Washington Actors The RZA Genre Dramas Subgenre 1960s • Cops • Based On A True Story • 1970s • Crime • Drug Dealers MPAA Rating R (MPAA) Available Formats DVD: 2-Disc Set UPC 025193228024 Release Date 2007 Running Time 2hr 37min
Languages	Original Language English
DVD Editions	DVD Editions DVD: 3-Disc Set Collector's EditionUniversal Studios Home VideoFebruary 19, 2008R (MPAA)025195029537
Credits	Screenwriter Steven Zallian
Professional Reviews	Professional Reviews (11/09/2007, p.76-77, Owen Gleiberman): "AMERICAN GANGSTER is meticulous and detailed, a drug-world epic that holds you from...

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