by Mark Deming
synopsis
Noted hip-hop producer DJ Pooh, who co-wrote the urban comedy Friday, makes his directorial debut with this comedy-drama. A young African-American man is enjoying his freedom after his second stretch in prison. Under the "three strikes and you're out" law, another brush with the police could mean life behind bars, so he's determined to stay out of trouble. He quickly learns, however, that trouble has a way of finding him, no matter where he goes. DJ Pooh also stars in 3 Strikes, alongside N'Bushe Wright and Brian Hooks.
characteristics
- Manhunt
- Nothing Goes Right
- Going Straight
- Parole
- Bumbling Cops
- Cons And Scams
- Innocence
- Innocent
- Ex-convict
- Prison
- Robber
- Theft
- Thief
- Heist
- Lock-up
