Gang Tapes is a 2001 crime and drama movie set in Los Angeles, California, USA. Directed by Adam Ripp, this film tells the story of a teenager who found a video camera in the aftermath of a brutal carjacking and decided to chronicle his life along with those of his fellow gang members. This text focuses on the filming locations as well as intriguing trivia about the making of the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The entire movie was shot in the city of Los Angeles, California, USA. However, specific filming dates are presently unavailable. The choice of location plays a significant role in the authentic portrayal of the life and activities of the movie characters. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Darris Love | Alonzo |
| Darontay McClendon | Cyril |
| Don Cambell | Travis |
| Six Reasons | Erik |
| Trivell | Kris |
| Sonja Marie | Kris’ Mother |
| Aura Ruiz | Khandi |
| Tasheia Woodward | Kris’ Sister |
| Andrew Stoddard | Tourist Father |
| Rochelle | Tourist Daughter |
| Kevin Wiseman | Tourist Son |
| Dwayne Whitehead | Rodney |
| Bruce Lemon | Jerald |
| Champagne Powell | Home Invasion Father |
| Nancy Whitworth | Home Invasion Mother |
| Nana Murphy | Home Invasion Daughter |
| Tramonde Myers | Big Loco |
| Lil’ Skrappy | Kris’ Killer / Rival in Red |
| Celeste Bowen | Raven |
| Kojo Lewis | Minister at Funeral |
| Bradrick Walker | Eight Ball |
| Lavale Booth | Bully 1 |
| Lafayette Braxton | Bully 2 |
| Aletha Spann | Female Crackhead |
| Hajii King | Freestyle Rapper |
| T. Dennis | Crackhead on Bike |
| Lance Peters | Skeeter |
| Shirley Hill | Cyril’s Mother |
| Boo Kapone | Self |
Trivia and Facts
- Except for Darris Love, all the other lead actors were previously part of gangs in South-Central Los Angeles and Watts. This contributes to the realism of the movie, adding an extra layer of grit to their performances.
- This movie was a success, receiving 3 wins and 8 nominations at various film awards.
- The movie production involved several professionals in different capacities, some of which include Steven Wolfson and Adam Ripp as writers, Darris Love, Darontay McClendon, and Don Cambell as leading actors, and Derek Barbosa, Coolio, and Kurupt as music composers.
- The film is also referred to in other titles such as “Gang Tapes – Vida de Gangster” in Portugal, “Gangsterske Trake” in Serbia, and “Братва” in Russia.
- The official runtime for the film is 91 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
