Unlikely Allies
Released 2 years ago in 2024. Unlikely Allies is a documentary film. directed by Anthony Pedone.
Synopsis
Anthony Pedone’s film documents an extraordinary response to an appalling American injustice. In 2004, up-and-coming music entrepreneur Weldon Angelos was sentenced to 55 years in federal prison. His crime? Three marijuana sales, totalling $350, to an informer. Angelos’s case became a cause célèbre, attracting rare cross-partisan support: not only did the judge and prosecutor call for his release, but so did powerful conservatives such as Charles Koch. With help from his music industry associates, including Snoop Dogg, Angelos fought long and hard for his freedom, which was only granted after more than a decade.
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unlikely Allies about?
Anthony Pedone’s film documents an extraordinary response to an appalling American injustice. In 2004, up-and-coming music entrepreneur Weldon Angelos was sentenced to 55 years in federal prison....
Who directed Unlikely Allies?
Unlikely Allies was directed by Anthony Pedone.
How long is Unlikely Allies?
Unlikely Allies has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Unlikely Allies released?
Unlikely Allies was released on September 29, 2024 in theaters.