"Actor: Suzette Lloyd"

• When Thugs Cry | DVD | (12/04/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  When Thugs Cry examines the struggles of two brothers from Alabama's sticky black clay prarie to rise above ghetto celebrity in the rap music scene and land a major record deal from Chicago's asphalt jungle. Jah-Rista in the role of mic-controller Jeffrey Love and prolific producer Soundmaster T in that of Jeff's beat making brother Terry virtually play themselves for a story set in Englewood. Although their acting debuts both pull off compelling performances that journey through love sibiling rivalry betrayal violence and redemption. Carl Wright makes his serious film role debut as the cleric who encourages the brothers to follow their dreams and persevere through the grim obstacles partly embodied by their mother. A startling look at inner city life.