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Sugar

  • 2013
  • TV-14
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
419
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Sugar (2013)
Drama

A 20-year-old homeless girl is suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome on the streets of Hollywood and Venice beach.A 20-year-old homeless girl is suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome on the streets of Hollywood and Venice beach.A 20-year-old homeless girl is suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome on the streets of Hollywood and Venice beach.

  • Director
    • Rotimi Rainwater
  • Writers
    • Tony Aloupis
    • Rotimi Rainwater
  • Stars
    • Shenae Grimes-Beech
    • Marshall Allman
    • Austin Williams
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    419
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rotimi Rainwater
    • Writers
      • Tony Aloupis
      • Rotimi Rainwater
    • Stars
      • Shenae Grimes-Beech
      • Marshall Allman
      • Austin Williams
    • 4User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Shenae Grimes-Beech
    Shenae Grimes-Beech
    • Sugar
    • (as Shenae Grimes)
    Marshall Allman
    Marshall Allman
    • Marshall
    Austin Williams
    Austin Williams
    • Ronnie
    Will Peltz
    Will Peltz
    • Free
    • (as William Peltz)
    Corbin Bleu
    Corbin Bleu
    • Sketch
    Wes Studi
    Wes Studi
    • Bishop
    Angus Macfadyen
    Angus Macfadyen
    • Uncle Gene
    Nastassja Kinski
    Nastassja Kinski
    • Sister Nadia
    Scottie Epstein
    • Joey
    Jessica Jade Andres
    Jessica Jade Andres
    • Chrissy
    • (as Jessica Andres)
    Jonny Weston
    Jonny Weston
    • B-Wild
    Mubarak Ra'oof
    Mubarak Ra'oof
    • Mu
    Eugene Harris
    • Star
    Anne Arles
    • Tourist
    James Babson
    James Babson
    Cameron Daddo
    Cameron Daddo
    • Mr. Hill
    Lynette DuPree
    • Bus Driver
    Mark Engelhardt
    Mark Engelhardt
    • JB
    • Director
      • Rotimi Rainwater
    • Writers
      • Tony Aloupis
      • Rotimi Rainwater
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews4

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    10mecrensh

    Spot on

    I'm thankful I never literally lived on the streets, but this reminds me of my wild youth and the short time I spent homeless, in the best way possible. Anyone who rates this movie lowly has never experienced similar circumstances.
    8svenjergensen

    A great indie film that touches the heart

    I created an account just so I could review this film. I think this is one of the best low budget indie films I have ever seen. It really highlights a problem that most people want to turn a blind eye to. Furthermore it has many different characters that show the wide range of circumstances that lead to youth homelessness. This movie is one of those hidden gems that you stumble on, and it leaves you thinking for some time.

    The story was very interesting. Most the time when I watch a movie with a "broken" character I find things to be really cliché, but Sugar is actually quite sympathetic. Her checkered past is slowly revealed and it really shows that the filmmakers didn't want to cram anything down your throat. A great performance by We Studi as well. He is a very believable social worker; not too pushy but still firm with the homeless kids.

    Overall I think it is worth your time to check out this movie. Great plot, interesting characters, and does something I've never seen in a movie before.

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    • Trivia
      The film is based on experiences the director, Rotimi Rainwater, had when he spent time on the street.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Unfriended (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      On the Road
      Written by Holly Marilyn, Jimmy Young and Rotimi Rainwater

      Recorded at YOU PEOPLE ENT

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 6, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Menekülés
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Village Entertainment
      • Big Sugar Films
      • Narrator Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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