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The Impact Factor

  • 2022
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
34
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Shalom C. Obiago in The Impact Factor (2022)
Drama

"The Impact Factor." is a drama about a diverse group of Philadelphia residents who try to live significant lives, as they collide in interweaving stories of impact."The Impact Factor." is a drama about a diverse group of Philadelphia residents who try to live significant lives, as they collide in interweaving stories of impact."The Impact Factor." is a drama about a diverse group of Philadelphia residents who try to live significant lives, as they collide in interweaving stories of impact.

  • Director
    • Ken McArthur
  • Writer
    • Ken McArthur
  • Stars
    • Searra Sawka
    • Michael Everett Johnson
    • Kevin D. Benton
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    34
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ken McArthur
    • Writer
      • Ken McArthur
    • Stars
      • Searra Sawka
      • Michael Everett Johnson
      • Kevin D. Benton
    • 15User reviews
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    Searra Sawka
    Searra Sawka
    • Destiny Drifting
    Michael Everett Johnson
    Michael Everett Johnson
    • Detective Antonio Pérez
    Kevin D. Benton
    Kevin D. Benton
    • Alistair Armstrong
    Victoria Stevens
    Victoria Stevens
    • Tracy Hartman
    Richard Lyntton
    Richard Lyntton
    • Mayor
    Shalom C. Obiago
    Shalom C. Obiago
    • Justin Cantz
    • (as Shalom Obiago)
    Mike Sutton
    Mike Sutton
    • Sam Robbins
    Jessica Albano
    Jessica Albano
    • Jayla Williams
    • (as Jessica Day)
    Soulo Smith
    • Paramedic…
    Fabian Farina
    Fabian Farina
    • Todd Carrington
    Richard K Baylor
    Richard K Baylor
    • Inner circle advisor
    • (as Richard Baylor)
    Elena Schick
    Elena Schick
    • Jayla's Mom
    Rachel Colette Dolan
    Rachel Colette Dolan
    • Cathy Christopher
    Kiah Trago
    Kiah Trago
    • Catherine Perez
    Nikee Warren
    Nikee Warren
    • Junkie
    Billy Hartmann
    • Able Parson
    Shelley Brietling
    Shelley Brietling
    • Ruth Woods
    Lynn Kaplan
    • Waitress
    • Director
      • Ken McArthur
    • Writer
      • Ken McArthur
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    9directortim2012

    Affecting film

    An absorbing drama. The story puts you in the shoes of the characters making difficult but important choices. I made the journey with them, and it it's an impactful one. An intelligent and moving film. Well shot with a great setting in Philadelphia. I can absolutely recommend this one!
    8meldrury

    Powerful Message

    This movie takes the viewer on a journey. It explores the impact every little decicion can make on the broader community. When corruption and crime are involved the results can be devastating. Some parts are hard to watch so it's not for the faint hearted. Congratulations to the producer, Ken Macarthur, along with the cast and crew on creating this powerful impactful movie. I look forward to seeing what you create in the future. This is a fantastic debut into the world of filmmaking and I suspect we haven't heard the last of you. This was a moving and sometimes confronting view of life in Philadelphia.
    7andrewibrahim-77540

    Great quality film!

    Loved to dialogue. Just felt that the story was complex as it transitions to different point of views with different characters as well as the camera angles and audio being a bit hard to comprehend. The quality of the film is still wonderful and can't wait to see what's next to come!
    9joseph-05188

    Well thought out drama with Philly guts !

    Having been born and raised in Philadelphia this film really resonated with me. Great story and characters. My wife and I watched it twice. Ken brings a great perspective to the challenges of inner city life. One of things that really stood out to me is the consequences of all our actions. The writing I thought was spot on, and the characters were very believable. We did really like the location shots as well. It was fun as well as a roller coaster ride thorough the story. Looking forward to what's next. Well done ! Our takeaway is; It's true, you make am impact whether you want to or not. Don't miss it !
    7roblesharhold

    Brave film for a first time filmmaker!

    There is a lot of great things to talk about in this film. First timer Ken McArthur uses his proven life skills creede to cary over into the theme of this film. All of us realizing that we have an impact in this world, no matter how small, or if we can see it. It's a great effort for a first time filmmaker to make an almost two hour film with such heavy topics as drugs, crooked politicians, and the seedy undertakings on the dark side of law enforcement. There are some beautiful shots of Philadelphia, and one very brave shot using a green screen. I won't spoil it here, but major props for even attempting this on a first time film! There are some good performances as well, but hands down Michael Everett Johnson steals the movie every time he enters the screen. I found myself anticipating his character throughout the film!

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      • January 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
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      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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      • Clear Impact Films
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