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June, 2001

GLEN PLUMMER IS “FREEWAY” RICKY ROSS

IN 100 KILOS

A Film Depicting the Rise and Fall of the Notorious Freeway BoyZ

Independent Film Depicts CIA’s Infusion of Cocaine

Into South Central Los Angeles

“Freeway” Ricky Ross became the target of international media recognition when he pointed fingers at the CIA, alleging their involvement with wickedly undermining the Black community with crack cocaine. Ross, a convicted drug dealer, asserts that the Nicaraguans supplied drugs to him and associates, on behalf of the CIA’s contra army. With the intention of supporting the Contra Rebels in Nicaragua, and thereby bringing Nicaragua back into the US’ sphere of power, he asserts that the CIA traded guns to the Central American rebels in exchange for the large supplies of cocaine.

Ross and his associates, known at the Freeway Boyz, rode the crest of success in the 1980’s, making millions of dollars by pushing kilos of cocaine on the streets of South Central Los Angeles. The Black community is still feeling the effects of the devastation to this day!

Glenn Plummer (South Central, Speed 2) becomes “Freeway” Ricky Ross in the explosive feature film, 100 Kilos. Released by Virtuoso Worldwide Entertainment on DVD and VHS, and slated to hit the market August 3, 2001, 100 Kilos chronicles the rise and fall of Ricky Ross and the Freeway Boyz. Written and directed by Rod Scott , the film also stars Dwayne Adway (“The Dennis Rodman Story”), Carlos Carasco (Bound by Honor), rapper MC Eiht and introduces newcomer, Crystal Scales. Production credits are shared by Ollie Newell Jr., who is one of the original Freeway Boyz, and Regis Wyatt Jr. Based on a true story, 100 Kilos is Traffic meets Blow!

100 Kilos takes us on a whirlwind adventure as “Freeway” Rick and his partner “Big Loc,” played by Adway, form their alliance with the notorious Nicaraguan drug lord Danilo Blandon, (Carlos Carasco) who becomes a CIA informant. We witness the rise to power as the Freeway Boyz net millions in drug trafficking, and the fall from fame, as the government sets their sting for entrapment.

An important film, 100 Kilos chronicles an important era in not only Black history but American history. Cites Scott, the film’s writer and director, “100 Kilos is not just another urban film. Our film accounts for a significant occurrence in the course of history. Crack cocaine is still wrecking havoc in communities across America to this day. 100 Kilos is not about glorifying the drug game, but more importantly, imparting a history lesson.”

For more information about the film, hit the web at www.100kilos.net.