A Compton Story

A Compton Story

2020 · 50 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy

A comedic journey follows Problem as he risks life and limb in hopes that at least one good deed goes unpunished. Based on events that could be from his real life, Problem squeezes in the everyday occurrences that a black man can go through whether famous or infamous.

Directed by Josh Gonzales · Written by JasonMartin

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