West Side Avenue

– A Filipino teenager is shot to death on the sidewalk of New Jersey, USA. An investigation starts int..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
7.60 / 10
Duration:
5 Hours and 15 Minutes
Release Year:
2001
Original Name:
Batang West Side
West Side Avenue (2001) - Also known as Batang West Side

A Filipino teenager is shot to death on the sidewalk of New Jersey, USA. An investigation starts into his death. His family members and friends are interviewed. Along the way, we find out not only more about him but about the community of Filipinos in America in general, including the destructive effect of the drug "shabu" on its youth. The detective who handles the case also has his own personal demons to settle with his violent past.

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Release Date:

24 Jul 2002

Language:

Filipino, Tagalog, English

Director:

Lav Diaz

Writer:

Lav Diaz (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Yul Servo, Joel Torre, Gloria Diaz, Angel Aquino

Plot:

A Filipino teenager is shot to death on the sidewalk of New Jersey, USA. An investigation starts into his death. His family members and friends are interviewed. Along the way, we find out not only more about him but about the community of Filipinos in America in general, including the destructive effect of the drug "shabu" on its youth. The detective who handles the case also has his own personal demons to settle with his violent past.

Awards:

14 wins & 2 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10