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The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

Drama · 2013

Coming of age story about two inner city youths, who are left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers are taken away by the authorities.

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The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

“Only the strong Rise Above.”

2013 Drama 1h 48m

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TMDB

7.2 / 10

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Coming of age story about two inner city youths, who are left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers are taken away by the authorities.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

George Tillman Jr.

Written by

Michael Starrbury

Skylan Brooks

Skylan Brooks

Mister

Ethan Dizon

Ethan Dizon

Pete

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson

Gloria

Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks

Alice

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

Kris

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Henry

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Sergeant Pike

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.