Metal


1h 28m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Losing his job as an auto mechanic, Ray falls into a deep depression. Trapped in a poor, working-class black neighborhood, Ray's prospects for a better job are almost none, even though he is a hard worker and good mechanic. Economic pressures increase and Ray's anger is vented on his wife, Mary, and

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

Synopsis

Losing his job as an auto mechanic, Ray falls into a deep depression. Trapped in a poor, working-class black neighborhood, Ray's prospects for a better job are almost none, even though he is a hard worker and good mechanic. Economic pressures increase and Ray's anger is vented on his wife, Mary, and children Chris and Miranda. As the family struggles to stay together and survive, Ray finds solace in the routine of working to fix his broken truck.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States October 1999

Shown at Mill Valley Film Festival October 7-17, 1999.

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States October 1999 (Shown at Mill Valley Film Festival October 7-17, 1999.)