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The Boy Who Built An Army Documentary
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Meet Kenya Ware: The Visionary Filmmaker Redefining Gang Culture with Crip:
The Boy Who Built An Army Documentary
Kenya Ware Films is proud to announce the upcoming release of Crip: The Boy Who Built An Army, a deeply compelling and thought-provoking documentary that delves into the origins of one of the most notorious street organizations in history—the Crips—through the life of its teenage founder, Raymond Washington.
Set for a limited theatrical release in late summer 2025, this gripping documentary takes an unflinching look at the social, economic, and political conditions that led to the creation of the Crips and the unintended consequences of a movement born out of a desire for unity and protection.
Raymond Washington, just 14 years old when he founded the Crips in Los Angeles, became the architect of a gang that would ultimately change the landscape of American urban life.
Through rare archival footage, exclusive interviews, and intimate narratives from those who knew Raymond best, Crip: The Boy Who Built An Army gives voice to the people most affected by gang culture while humanizing Washington, showing how his vision evolved from a desire for peace into an entity that would ultimately spark generations of conflict.
