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Rahman Jamaal, Michael Colyar, Steve Connell, Jazsmin Lewis, Keith Ewell ... see more see more... , Coolio , Betsy Randle , Brian McKnight , Chino XL , Gregory Alan Williams , Jermaine Williams , Kazz Wingate IV , Paul Willson

Director and writer Brandon Sonnier's The Beat is an urban drama that uses the same storytelling technique as the Gwyneth Paltrow romantic comedy Sliding Doors. Flip (Rahman Jamaal) must decide if he ... read more read more...will join the police force or if he will attempt to live his dream of becoming a rap star. The film intercuts both of Flip's possible futures. The Beat was screened at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 26 min.

Directed by: Brandon Sonnier

Release Date: January 19, 2003

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DVD Release Date: August 16, 2005

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  • MastaKKreme
    July 10, 2007
    MastaKKreme
    great hiphop movie... was i the only one that saw Chino XL in this movie? anywho, i loved it, and the different outlooks on the lives... he wouldve been better homeless lol

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