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The Playground

The Playground

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The Playground

2017

2h 31m

3.7(9 votes)

Drama

Mystery

Thriller

Overview

A fable of five vastly separate inner-city lives who struggle against their limitations in an interlocking tale assembled by a dark orchestrator.

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Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Myles Cranford

Old Homeless Man

Myles Cranford

Acting

Merrick McCartha

Grandison

Merrick McCartha

Acting

Shane P. Allen

Mr. Vaugn

Shane P. Allen

Acting

Christopher Salazar

Joseph

Christopher Salazar

Acting

Ghadir

Jill

Ghadir

Acting

Raye Richards

Hairdresser Coworker

Raye Richards

Acting

Felicity Bryant

Playground Girl

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Acting

Marci Krown

Melanie

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Jennifer Paredes

Auto Mechanic Clerk

Jennifer Paredes

Acting

Taylor Koster

Salon Patron

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Katelyn Katz

Karin

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