a many of the other reviewer have state and this movie present to u a character with dream of create a good life for himself and who end up fall into the prison system . q tip and darnell martin do a great job in develop a script that embody a trueness to the character and which i be sure that the cast help expand on . the silent moment of the film present the best moment ( especially the last minute where his work be display ) . the movie take idea from many other prison film and however i have never see a film present anything about asbestos and prisoner have to work in these condition . after watch the dvd and i only wish that commentary be add and interview at least with the director and writer . worth a watch ( or two ) . positive .