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The American Dream

The American Dream

Drama, War

1h 20m

January 1, 2011 (14 years ago)

Overview

Armed with dreams that extend beyond their block, Luis and Ronald, two best friends from Los Angeles, videotape their last 36 hours before shipping off to Afghanistan. One hundred days before Obama's inauguration, these young men have joined the Marines together to face the obstacles and circumstances that seem to overwhelm their passage into manhood. Luis wants to be a filmmaker and Ronald wants to travel the world and raise a family. Through the lens of Luis's video camera, they capture their friends, family members and places they call home - to remember who they are and where they come from. In their darkest hour, they turn on the video camera for the last time and document the final moments of their journey home. They soon realize that their dreams and promises of a new life mean nothing in a place called War.

ActorAge thenAge now
Malcolm Goodwin

Malcolm Goodwin

Ronald

Birthday: November 28, 1982

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Jamil Walker Smith

Jamil Walker Smith

Luis

Birthday: August 20, 1982

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Michael Trotter

Michael Trotter

Marty

Birthday: -

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Bradley Stryker

Bradley Stryker

Chuck

Birthday: June 29, 1977

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Eddie Ruiz

Eddie Ruiz

Lloyd

Birthday: -

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Justin Shenkarow

Justin Shenkarow

Paul

Birthday: October 17, 1980

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