Children of Violence
1982, English. Directed by Bill Jersey.
A glimpse into the lives of Chicano gang members and their families in Oakland, California. Filmed in cinema verite style and focusing on four teenage brothers and their mother, this film attempts to provide an understanding of how these young males remain trapped in a cycle of violence.
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- 0h 55m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- 1 January 1982
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- United States of America
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Children of Violence runs 55 minutes (0h 55m).
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Children of Violence isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1982. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Children of Violence?
If you liked Children of Violence, try Crips and Bloods: Made in America, Bound by Honor, Colors.
Who directed Children of Violence?
Children of Violence (1982) was directed by Bill Jersey and stars Carlos (Bean) Parkin, Dan (Dancin' Dan) Parkin, George (Drogas) Parkin.