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Finding the Gold Within
Finding the Gold Within

Finding the Gold Within

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DocumentaryDrama

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Six young black men from Akron, Ohio, enter college, determined to redefine society's images and low expectations. Despite their confidence, the stark reality of being away from home brings a series of crises. Well trained in critical and metaphorical thinking, and unusually articulate about their inner lives, each of the protagonists guides us to his core. Since sixth grade, they have been part of an innovative mentoring program called 'Alchemy, Inc.' that uses mythological stories, drumming and writing. In the twice-yearly reunion workshops everyone speaks of his trials and his triumphs with authenticity, intelligence, honesty and heart. In turns quiet, thoughtful and exuberant, the six protagonists grow before our eyes, whether navigating racial provocations, or seeking support with new friends, estranged fathers and wise grandmothers.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

93 mins

Rating

7.8/10

Release Date

03 October 2014

Country

United States of America

Cast

G Kwame Scruggs

G Kwame Scruggs

Michael Meade

Michael Meade

Jerry Kwame William

Jerry Kwame William

Brandyn Costa

Brandyn Costa

Stacee Starr

Stacee Starr

Darius Simpson

Darius Simpson

Tyler Jones

Tyler Jones

Imani Scruggs

Imani Scruggs

Shawntrail Smith

Shawntrail Smith

Aaron Corey

Aaron Corey

Adam Tabler

Adam Tabler

Alex Tabler

Alex Tabler

Charlie Williams III

Charlie Williams III

Chevin Meadows

Chevin Meadows

CJ Sibley

CJ Sibley

D’Antonio Palmer

D’Antonio Palmer

Gerld Weaver

Gerld Weaver

Isaiah Wheeler

Isaiah Wheeler

Jazel Garrett

Jazel Garrett

Kylan D Hood

Kylan D Hood

Marlon Oden

Marlon Oden

Marquise Fowler

Marquise Fowler

Maurice Green

Maurice Green

Nate Harris

Nate Harris

Prescott Williams

Prescott Williams

Roosevelt Dotson

Roosevelt Dotson

Sam Wheeler

Sam Wheeler

Sergio Duboise

Sergio Duboise

Shawn Taylor Jr

Shawn Taylor Jr

Terrance Bagley

Terrance Bagley

Tramel McMillan

Tramel McMillan

Terrell Hill

Terrell Hill

Carlos Y Figueroa

Carlos Y Figueroa

Ajonte Dardie

Ajonte Dardie

Brandon Evans

Brandon Evans

Brandon Riddle

Brandon Riddle

Charles Lee Barnett III

Charles Lee Barnett III

Darren Allen Townsend

Darren Allen Townsend

Dashawn Felton

Dashawn Felton

Darius William

Darius William

Eryen Simmons

Eryen Simmons

Jason Yang

Jason Yang

Jermane Bolden Jr III

Jermane Bolden Jr III

Kenneth Amos

Kenneth Amos

Marcellous Sledge

Marcellous Sledge

Montavius Sill

Montavius Sill

Tre’Von Noel Coleman

Tre’Von Noel Coleman

Zethran Jackson

Zethran Jackson

Sabrina Scruggs

Sabrina Scruggs

Gene P Scruggs

Gene P Scruggs

Shirley E Feaster

Shirley E Feaster

Alan Jones

Alan Jones

Tracie Jones

Tracie Jones

Shaiana Jones

Shaiana Jones

Kennede Mitchell

Kennede Mitchell

Dominic Devon Smith Jr

Dominic Devon Smith Jr

Jackie Daniels

Jackie Daniels

Barbara J Carey

Barbara J Carey

Demetrius Simpson

Demetrius Simpson

Barbara Brown

Barbara Brown

Amy Brown

Amy Brown

Desere Brown

Desere Brown

Zoe Mae Brown

Zoe Mae Brown

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