Born & Raised (2012)

Director
Joshua Dragge

Main cast
Nick Loritsch; Jackson Pyle; Sandra Staggs; Dawntavia Bullard; Keith Hudson

Genres
Drama

Description
This intelligently crafted, seven-time award winning festival favorite, tells the story of a young man, in a small seaside town, who learns a thing or two about love, luck and life from his well-traveled, outlaw grandfather. Born & Raised is a gritty, coming-of-age drama with a lot of heart and a ton of laughs.


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