Poor Boy's Game 2007
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Topic: Film "Poor Boy's Game" (2007). Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2007
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 11, 2007
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Canada
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 26 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~104 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Topic: Film "Poor Boy's Game" (2007).
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Omit details not in the material.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Poor Boy's Game
Year: 2007
Genre: Drama (Canadian drama film)
Director: Clement Virgo
Co-writer: Chaz Thorne
Setting: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canadian east coast port city)
Themes: Class struggle, racial tensions, boxing
Release Date (US): 02/11/2007
Runtime: 1h 44m
Plot:
Donnie Rose went to prison for beating a young man so brutally it left him handicapped for life.
Nine years later, Donnie is released.
He returns to his violent and racist neighborhood.
The black community wants revenge.
Ossie Paris, a talented boxer, challenges Donnie to a match.
Donnie's family and peers won't let him
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Poor Boy's Game worth watching?
Poor Boy's Game holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 26 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Poor Boy's Game and when was it released?
Poor Boy's Game is a feature film with a runtime of 104 minutes. It was released in 2007. Release status: Released.
Who directed Poor Boy's Game?
Poor Boy's Game was directed by Clement Virgo.
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