Speed of Life

Speed of Life

Don't let it pass you by.

R 1999 · 94 min · ★ 4.0 · Drama

Drew must care for his father, a former professor who can now barely communicate due to Alzheimer. Depressed and struggling to make ends meet, an old buddy tries to get him to become a pusher. He gets further drawn in by a new and exciting girlfriend, Sarah, who uses drugs.

Directed by Rob Schmidt · Written by Rob Schmidt

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