Gang Leader for a Day Movie

TBA | Drama

A Columbia University professor spends years chronicling a crack-dealing gang in Chicago for a research project. He befriends the Black Kings & their leader and is allowed to observe close up. The... more

Release DateU.S.

Gang Leader for a Day will be released on
To Be Announced (TBA)

Producer

Stephanie Allain

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DIRECTOR

Craig Brewer

Screenwriter

Michael Caleo

Companies

Paramount Vantage & 1 more

Rating MPAA

Not Available

Storyline

A Columbia University professor spends years chronicling a crack-dealing gang in Chicago for a research project. He befriends the Black Kings & their leader and is allowed to observe close up. The professor is even invited to call the shots of the criminal enterprise for a day.

Trivia & Production Notes

• Adapted from Sudhir Venkatesh's book "Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets". Based on a true story.

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Related Links

• Gang Leader for a Day on IMDb