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In the midst of the social upheaval of the late 1960s in the United States, a young African American named Johnny finds himself at a crossroads. Since the death of his friend in a shooting, Johnny struggles to find his place in a world that seems to offer him no escape. As racial tensions escalate in the city, he grapples with whether to join a radical group seeking justice through violence or to pursue a more peaceful and hopeful path.

As he navigates this dilemma, Johnny becomes ensnared in a web of loyalties and betrayals that leads him to question not only his own identity but also that of his community. Set against the backdrop of a crisis-ridden neighborhood where hope and despair coexist, our story delves into the lives of characters who also wrestle with their own demons. The desperation of social struggle intertwines with the need for belonging, and each decision Johnny makes has unpredictable consequences.

As the climax approaches, the tension mounts, and Johnny must confront his greatest fear: becoming what he has always dreaded. With an emotionally charged narrative and a strong social message, this story serves as a poignant reflection on the fight for identity and justice in a divided country.

Media type
Movie
Year
1968
Director
Jules Dassin
Writer
Ruby Dee
Jules Dassin
Julian Mayfield
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.30
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
80.00
Actors
Raymond St. Jacques
Ruby Dee
Frank Silvera
Roscoe Lee Browne
Janet MacLachlan
Max Julien
Juanita Moore
Dick Anthony Williams
Michael Baseleon
John Wesley
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Ketty Lester
Robert DoQui
James McEachin
Kirk Kirksey
L. Errol Jaye
Isabel Cooley
Van Kirksey
David Moody
Vernett Allen
Leon Bibb
Lovyss Bradley
Anthony Chisholm
William Elliott
Joel Fluellen
Leonard Jackson
Alan Oppenheimer
Lonny Stevens
Bill Walker
Jesse Jackson
Gender
Drama
Suspense
Country
United States
Producers
Jules Dassin
Streaming
Apple TV
Amazon Video
Original title
Uptight
Duration
104
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