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21 Below

April 2, 2009 1h 31m 5.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 2009. 21 Below is a documentary film. directed by Samantha Buck.

Synopsis

On learning that her infant niece, Maya, is dying of a rare disease, newly pregnant Sharon decides she must return home to Buffalo, N.Y., to help out -- but instead, she steps into a hornet's nest of family turmoil. While Maya deteriorates, another crisis erupts when Karen -- Maya's mother -- becomes pregnant with the child of a former gang member in this cinema verité-style portrait of a family on the brink.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 2, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (1 votes)
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 21 Below about?

On learning that her infant niece, Maya, is dying of a rare disease, newly pregnant Sharon decides she must return home to Buffalo, N.Y., to help out -- but instead, she steps into a hornet's nest ...

Who directed 21 Below?

21 Below was directed by Samantha Buck.

How long is 21 Below?

21 Below has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was 21 Below released?

21 Below was released on April 2, 2009 in theaters.