On the Outs

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On the Outs

"A drug dealer. An addict. A runaway. The story of 3 girls."

2005

1h 26m

5.5(12 votes)

Drama

Overview

Follows the choices made by three young women - one a drug dealer, one an addict, one a pregnant teen - in Jersey City.

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6 members

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Judy Marte

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Paola Mendoza

Marisol Pagan

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Flaco Navaja

Jimmy Ortiz

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Dominic Colón

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Edward O'Blenis

Dr. Kendall

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Adepero Oduye

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