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Dead Presidents is based partly on the real-life experiences of Haywood T. Kirkland (aka Ari S. Merretazon), whose true story was detailed in the book Bloods: An Oral History of the Vietnam War by Black Veterans by Wallace Terry.
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Oct 6, 2015 · Two decades after its release, Dead Presidents continues its legacy of being a brave, pioneering look at the lives of America’s disenfranchised. The film’s most direct legacy, however, is its...
Trivia: Dead Presidents is based partly on the real-life experiences of Haywood T. Kirkland (aka Ari S. Merretazon), whose true story was detailed in the book Bloods: An Oral...
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- Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
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- Drama
Oct 1, 2024 · Q: Is Dead Presidents based on a true story? A: While the film incorporates elements of historical events and real-life experiences, it is a fictional story. Q: What is the meaning behind the title Dead Presidents?
Oct 4, 1995 · The inevitable information that their story is “based on real events” doesn’t help; our understanding of it is based only on the events on the screen. They show in “Dead Presidents” that they can direct with confidence and joy, but that they need more experience and thoughtfulness with the plot.
Dead Presidents: Directed by Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes. With Larenz Tate, Keith David, Chris Tucker, Freddy Rodríguez. A Vietnam vet adjusts to life after the war while trying to support his family, but the chance of a better life may involve crime and bloodshed.
