The Dark End of the Street

The Dark End of the Street

1981 · 89 min · ★ 2.8 · Drama

Boston, Massachusetts. A young black man falls off the roof of a housing project and dies. When the authorities suspect foul play, witnesses Donna and Billy, two white working-class teens, must decide whether to tell what really happened or face the consequences of growing racial unrest in their community.

Directed by Jan Egleson · Written by Jan Egleson

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