Streets of Darkness
Streets of Darkness is the powerful sequel to Just a Chance. It is the hard-hitting and often brutal story of Danny, a young Mafia assassin raised on the violent streets, who travels through the Miami underworld, which is filled with greed, sex, drug deals, beautiful women, mafia, mob violence and betrayal. Vincent LaRusso stars as Danny, a tough ruthless ex-gang member who went to prison for shooting a gang leader who killed his sister and best friend. When Danny gets out of prison he is treated with “a lot more respect” by the Mafia who try to bring Danny into their world. However, Danny vows to try and “do the right thing” by turning his life around. But little does Danny know his life would take an unexpected journey back into the dark underworld of violence and drugs he once knew. “That’s what happens, that’s how quick it is, that’s how fast the streets can drag you back.” – Danny says. However, for Danny, this would be a dark and intense journey he would never forget.
Just a Chance
Just A Chance is based on a powerful true story regarding the dangers of gang violence and drugs. The difference is that Just A Chance has an inspiring and powerful message. JUST A CHANCE, is a hard-hitting, often brutal, but ultimately hopeful exploration of the criminal lifestyle, gang violence, and the various inner torments that either cause or result from such involvement. Vincent LaRusso stars as Danny, an ex-gang member serving time in prison. During the course of an interview on gangs with a newspaper reporter, Danny reveals the tragic story of his descent into a life of drugs and crime. This powerful story shows the steps Danny took, and how and why he got involved in this dark and violent world. More importantly, Just A Chance examines an inspiring event that is a true turning point in Danny’s life, which will touch all people from all walks of life.
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JUST A CHANCE, a semi-biographical video presentation by Vincent LaRusso, is a hard-hitting, often brutal, but ultimately hopeful exploration of the criminal lifestyle, gang violence, and the various inner torments that either cause or result from such involvement. Vincent LaRusso stars as Danny, an ex-gang member serving time in prison. During the course of an interview on gangs with a newspaper reporter, Danny reveals the tragic story of his descent into a life of drugs and crime.
JUST A CHANCE is driven by Vincent LaRusso’s powerful performance as Danny. His confident and impassioned delivery gives realism to the story, as well as a depth that is difficult to achieve. Mr. LaRusso’s performance recently earned him a Best Actor award in the Miami International Drug Film Festival. JUST A CHANCE does not shrink from depicting gang life as it is, but it does not cross the line into obscene displays of violence. JUST A CHANCE should be commended for its insightful look into the mind and heart of a reformed gang member.
