Based on the Terri Woods best selling novel, True to the Game is the love story of Quadir Richards, a charismatic drug lord, and Gena Rollins, a young girl from the projects of Philly. Quadir was able to gain the trust and love of Gena and was on his way out of the game to start a new life with his future bride when tragedy strikes.
Directed by Preston A. Whitmore II
Starring Columbus Short, Erica Peeples, Vivica A. Fox, Nafessa Williams, Andra Fuller, Nelsan Ellis, Jennifer Freeman, Malcolm David Kelley
Released in cinemas in the United States on 8 September 2017.
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Release dates in the United States
In cinemas
8 September 2017
Digital release
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Physical release
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First cinema release anywhere
8 September 2017 (the United States)
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