Skezag
A chance meeting on a street corner brings filmmakers Joel L. Freedman and Philip F. Messina face to face with Wayne Shirley, an extraordinary African American street hustler, dope pusher, Vietnam Vet, and self-styled entertainer. Wayne, in the personal surroundings of his apartment, with often delightful candor, unwinds, philosophize, smokes pot and tells of his war, street and drug experiences. He is not a junkie and brags of his ability to shoot dope and not get hooked. Wayne's center stage position is shaken with the arrival of Sonny and Angel, two junkies intent on getting high no matter what. They shoot up as Angel, claiming to be a revolutionary, clashes with Wayne, accusing him of being a good-for-nothing who for a buck will turn his back on his people. A fierce confrontation follows that touches many of the most sensitive issues of the day. The filmmakers, too, are challenged and forced out of their passive roles and made to deal directly with their subjects.
TMDB
8.0/10
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- EN
Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical (limited)15 Dec 1970
Frequently asked questions
- When was Skezag released?
- Skezag was released on 15 December 1970.
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for Skezag?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Skezag is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Skezag?
- Skezag holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 1 votes.
- Who directed Skezag?
- Skezag (1970) was directed by Joel L. Freedman.
- How long is Skezag?
- Skezag runs for 1h 13m.
