First Time Felon (1997)
Overview
Inspired by the true story of Greg Yance. In the film, Yance (Epps) is a hood who goes to jail for possession of drugs. He is given a choice: 5 years in jail or a couple of months in boot camp. He chooses boot camp and finds out it is tougher than he thought it would be. He braves it through and comes home a better man. He then has to deal with the real world, and never gives up no matter what the odds.
Cast
Omar Epps
Greg Yance
Delroy Lindo
Calhoun
Rachel Ticotin
McBride
Treach
Tyrone (as Treach)
Justin Pierce
Eddie
Lucinda Jenney
Sharon
Tom Nowicki
Hogan
Sandra 'Pepa' Denton
Laverne
Jo D. Jonz
Pookie
Badja Djola
Disciple Leader
William Forsythe
Sorley
Deborah Hobart
Annie Hill
Gary Anthony Williams
Wallace
Sahr Ngaujah
Smiling Inmate (as Michael Ngaujah)Recommendations
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