Watch the official trailer for "Rob Peace," a powerful drama directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor. This gripping film is based on the true story of Robert Peace, an exceptionally gifted young man whose life journey takes him from the challenging streets of Newark, New Jersey, to the prestigious halls of Yale University. Despite his academic brilliance and potential, Peace's life is marked by complex struggles, including his efforts to navigate the worlds of academia and the violent environment he was born into. "Rob Peace" explores themes of identity, resilience, and the impact of socio-economic circumstances on personal destiny.
Rob Peace Cast:
Jay Will, Mary J. Blige, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Michael Kelly, Mare Winningham and Camila Cabello
Rob Peace will hit theaters August 16, 2024
Rob Peace Cast:
Jay Will, Mary J. Blige, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Michael Kelly, Mare Winningham and Camila Cabello
Rob Peace will hit theaters August 16, 2024
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00:00So that's 22.5 times 2, 45 plus 11.25 is 56.25.
00:07Damn, you can't be 7 years old smarter than your old man.
00:11Hold on.
00:16Alright, we can walk to my place from here.
00:25That was the last day I remember being a child.
00:31No!
00:38I did not commit this crime.
00:40The jury finds the defendant, Robert E. Douglas, guilty.
00:46I'll take care of everything, I promise.
00:48You're going to college.
00:50The best thing you can do for your daddy is to keep being brilliant.
01:00He got in the jail!
01:03I'm not here to educate. I'm trying to learn.
01:08I'm trying to figure out the best way to help my community when the time comes.
01:14It's time for you to fly.
01:18So they see, they can.
01:23How much can you put together for a lawyer? I mean, a good one.
01:25There's not a lot.
01:26God help me, I love that man, but he will watch you burn to the ground trying to get him out.
01:37You're pulled between this place and home.
01:41It's hard to know what's more important.
01:43You don't have to live like this.
01:45But you know what I'm doing this for.
01:48For once in your life, find your dream.
01:57Devil on my back, snakes in the grass, coming from the past, trying to take my last piece of sanity.
02:14I'm not proud of all the choices I made.
02:19Was I prepared to risk everything?
02:27I'm Robert.
02:29Deshawn.
02:30Peace.