Hottlanta

Hottlanta

The hottest summer there ever was.

2016 · 136 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

A group of friends (Mr. 2-17, YT, Deejay2Hunna, and Rae Stone) enter a dance competition in hopes of winning the grand prize of $1,000, however their journey is not without difficulty. Can they overcome the obstacles in their path? Set in the early 2000's of Atlanta.

Directed by Nosakhere 'Mr. 2-17' Andrews · Written by Nosakhere 'Mr. 2-17' Andrews

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