This gritty inner-city film follows various people living in a troubled New Jersey setting, most notably Nick Rinaldi, a disillusioned contractor who has been helped along his whole life by his wealthy father. Other characters in this ensemble drama about urban conflict and corruption include Asteroid , an unstable homeless person, and Wynn, an idealistic young politician.
Writing
Sayles weaves eight lives into one suffocating system.
Acting
Joe Morton's politician aches with compromised hope.
Director
John Sayles
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