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First Time Felon

There's his way or the hard way. One guard. One inmate. One chance for redemption.

R Drama

Starring: Omar Epps, Delroy Lindo, Rachel Ticotin, Treach, Justin Pierce

Writer: Daniel Therriault

Release Date:
September 6, 1997
Ratings:
6.7 / 10
Director:
Charles S. Dutton
Companies:
Spring Creek Pictures

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.