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Changing the Game poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.0 / 100
2012·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 44m

CHANGING THE GAME

“When the game changes, so does everything you thought you had seen.”

An epic tale about a supremely intelligent young African-American male who rises from the ferocious and oppressive streets of North Philadelphia to being a shining star in the lucrative world of high finance at Wall Street's most prestigious firm. However, he soon finds that the white-collar world is filled with crime and death just like the drug-filled hood he left behind. His only chance of survival is to fully integrate a mysterious gift from a slain childhood friend fully into the fabric of his character.

Above the Line
Rel Dowdell·DirectorRel Dowdell·WriterAaron R. Astillero·WriterBob Demers·Director of PhotographyCharles Gregory Washington·Original Music Composer
Cast
Tony Todd·CurtisSticky Fingaz·Craig JenkinsIrma P. Hall·Grandma BarnesRaw Leiba·BaluNicoye Banks·GoldieBrandon Ruckdashel·Marty LevineDennis LA White·Andre 'Dre' NewellSteve Izant·Dr. AlfredJakobi Alvin·Young Darrell Barnes(as JaKobi Alvin)Suzzanne Douglas·Mrs. Davis
Full Crew
(5 credits)
Directing· 1
Rel Dowdell·Director
Writing· 2
Rel Dowdell·WriterAaron R. Astillero·Writer
Camera· 1
Bob Demers·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
Charles Gregory Washington·Original Music Composer
By the Numbers
59.0
OF 100
Master Score
4.0
OF 10
IMDb
83%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Gritty, Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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