Sleight
Director: J.D. Dillard
Actors: Jacob Latimore, Seychelle Gabriel, Storm Reid
PlotA young street magician named Bo is left to care for his little sister Tina after the sudden death of their parents. Struggling to make ends meet, Bo uses his skills to entertain people on the streets by day and engages in small-time drug dealing at night. Bo has engineered an electromagnet into his arm, enhancing his magic tricks by controlling metallic objects, which garners him attention and tips from audiences. Despite his efforts, Bo struggles to provide a steady life for Tina, who is beginning to excel in school and dreams of a better future.
As Bo becomes more deeply entangled in the dangerous world of drug dealing, he falls under the control of a ruthless criminal named Angelo, who pressures him to expand his illicit activities. The tension rises as Bo tries to protect his sister and navigate the treacherous path he's on. With danger looming and limited options, Bo must use his ingenuity and unique abilities to escape the perilous situation he's found himself in and ensure his sister’s safety, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown that will determine their future.
Writers: J.D. Dillard, Alex Theurer
Release Date: 28 Apr 2017
Runtime: 89 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Sleight, a hidden gem of a quasi-magician's tale, is well-written, superbly performed, and impressively directed, with excellent video and audio quality on Blu-ray.
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