Jamaa Fanaka
September 6, 1942 · 83 years old
Jamaa Fanaka was an American filmmaker. He is best known for his 1979 film, Penitentiary, and is one of the leading directors of the L.A. Rebellion film movement. The L.A. Rebellion film movement, sometimes referred to as the "Los Angeles School of Black Filmmakers", or the UCLA Rebellion, refers to…
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Penitentiary
1979 · 1h 39m · Movie
A hitchhiker gets arrested after a biker dies in a fight over a prostitute. In prison, he joins the boxing team to gain dominance and secure early parole from the toughest gang.
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