Respect My Gangsta 1

Life of Sorrow

De: Ms. Pantha Jones

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Respect My Gangsta Part 1 Life of Sorrow spotlights Sorrow Sanae' Hunter (aka Panther) and her entanglement with unrelenting hardship and death. Born of infidelity, Sorrow endures torment and neglect, aided only by her brothers. When their Mother's drug addiction catalyzes them into murderers, Sorrow learns hustling and self-preservation from them. Her first love brings brief respite, but she hones the art of gaining Respect for her Gangsta. A tragedy crushes her first love, and her mom restricts her autonomy. To flee her cruel world, Sorrow enrolls in college and abandons the street life. She discovers sanctuary with a collegiate basketballer. But Duke's concealed desire for his brother's street status drags him under, and he clings to the Cash Empire. Can Sorrow remain with him, despite the life she had planned to escape? Can Duke make it in the "Gangsta" game and safeguard Sorrow? Will he, instead, pull her down with him?

Life of Sorrow is an exploration of the complex choices and consequences young people make to survive the streets. Featuring a compelling cast of characters and beautifully-detailed scenes, it’s an emotionally-charged tale of the struggle to escape a vicious cycle of violence and poverty.