DAMU GODDA
2020 Urban Docu Drama/Family Saga/Gangsta Thriller, 1h 76m
530 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsWhat to know
DAMU GODDA elevates documentary antihero cinema to thrilling new heights while telling one of urban America's most absorbing stories -- and introducing some of Birmingham Alabama and Scott family's most contemporary characters Read critic reviews
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"DAMU GODDA, A Gangster Documentary Film About An American Griot of Destiny"
With the Cold War fading into the Crip and crack infestation of the 1990s, the most dangerous indulgences on urban blocks of America were benevolence, books and the Bloods. In Birmingham Alabama, a young poet with a pistol would make a way. Mastering the methods of the ballad and the bullet... accumulating wealth, knowledge and power beyond his wildest dreams. He was Willie Redd.. The Damu Godda.
With the Cold War fading into the Crip and crack infestation of the 1990s, the most dangerous indulgences on urban blocks of America were benevolence, books and the Bloods. In Birmingham Alabama, a young poet with a pistol would make a way. Mastering the methods of the ballad and the bullet... accumulating wealth, knowledge and power beyond his wildest dreams. He was Willie Redd.. The Damu Godda.
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Jun 11, 2018Parents need to know that Damu Godda is fairly violent in its theme and some scenes and is not recommended to anyone under the age of 17. Since its 2019 release in France it has developed a cultlike following, especially among Arab and black teenage males as well as young white Frenchmen who relate to such tales. Despite the main character's real life retirement on America's death row due to the violent criminal behavior both hinted at and recalled in this film, his undeniable brilliance, boyish attraction and anti-bullying tactics may appeal to angsty teens who see themselves as outsiders forced to stand alone. Additionally, the street-filled dialogue is some of the smartest in contemporary documentary film, with many lines being factual scenes incorporated in Willie Redd hip-hop lyrics. Willie treats his male peers like chess pieces, female friends and family all like sex objects. Crack cocaine and criminal gang's are akin to history lessons and constant presence in the film.Morris N Super Reviewer
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May 10, 2018Willie Redd is Terrific! I love this film, best gangster docu-film ever made, me and my 13 year-old son saw this movie together! and we both loved it! i'm think of showing it to my 10 year-old son, but it does contain recurring mild tales violence.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Apr 08, 2018Dodgy but an instant classic with a great message
The film does use auras of violence and whiffs of incest sex but when you finish watching it you only really come away with the message of the film. Also this movie teaches kids to not get involved with crime gangs (Willie while likable intentionally undercuts the appeal of street gangs). I would say let your teenagers watch this film but watch with them. Guidance.Brendan N Super Reviewer -
Apr 02, 2018Very terrific and absolutely not for kids.
"Damu Godda" is a very terrific film that has the great feel of early-1990s Birmingham and South. Willie Redd did an excellent job portraying and visually defining the Damu Godda, an unlikely skinny bookish kid turned youthful gangster and drug lord. With this movie containing a lot of themed violence, hints of sex, and, of course, drugs, it is not for kids to view.Carlos M Super Reviewer -
Apr 02, 2019Willie Earl Scott is amazing!
Damu Godda is a true classic. There is way more than enough drugs, deception and death, but other than that I suggest this movie to anyone above thirteen and mature.Anonymous Super Reviewer -
Apr 12, 2020whoa, whoa commonsense!
To start off with this review this movie has only one nude scene which is an old Players magazine photo of the mother. And the death is almost entirely off-screen and also not that disturbing a scene in the movie. The gangster tales, while probably true, aren't that graphic. Other content such as sex references and some suggestive themes should be okay for kids. Drug use is pretty hard: mother fell hard, uncle was heartless snake. The plot is about a nerdy talented black kid who quickly realises his place in a perilous district and fast rises through the ranks of the Birmingham underworld and blood mob hierarchy. Great for 17+Kenneth Castelino Super Reviewer -
Apr 10, 20218Great Gory Movie
This Movie Has A Lot Of Recollections of Violence,Sexual Content in Context,And Some Language But It's Still A Great Movie.axay bamania Super Reviewer
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