Dutch (2021 film)

Dutch is a 2021 American romantic crime drama film written and directed by Preston A. Whitmore II and based on Teri Woods's novel of the same name. The film stars Lance Gross as Benard "Dutch" James, with Natasha Marc, James Hyde, Jeremy Meeks, Anthony Jacobs, O.T. Genasis, Isabella Ferreira, Miles Stroter, James Quattrochi, Macy Gray, Markice Moore, Tyrin Turner, Melissa L. Williams, Robert Costanzo and JJ Batteast.

Production

On February 28, 2020, it was reported that Lance Gross would star in the film directed by Preston Whitmore II and based on the New York Times Best Seller by Teri Woods. Macy Gray, Jeremy Meeks, Micheal Blackson, O.T. Genasis, Mellissa Williams, and James Hyde also were cast. == Reception==

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 20% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.6/10. Joe Leydon from Variety gave it a negative review writing: "There's nothing to recommend in writer-director Preston A. Whitmore II's small-budget, low-octane crime drama." ==Prequel series==

Prequel series

In 2023, BET+ released Angel, a miniseries produced by Imani Films also based on Teri Woods's 2003 novel. The series follows Angel Alvarez (Efrangeliz Medina) who escapes foster care after years of abuse. The miniseries also starred Elise Neal as her abusive mother, Iyana Halley, Michele ‘Siya’ Sherman, Lana ‘MC Lyte’ Moorer, EJ King, Manny World, Jadah Blue, Nize, Jeremy Weaver, and Malcolm David Kelley as Dutch. ==Sequels==

Sequels

A sequel, ''Dutch II: Angel's Revenge, directed by Salvatore Sclafani, was released on BET+ on January 18, 2024. A third installment, Dutch III: International Gangster'', also directed by Sclafani, was released on BET+ on July 31, 2025. ==References==

Source: Wikipedia ↗

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