Penny
After spending nearly 15 years in solitary confinement, Otis is released back into society. Under the supervision of Los Angeles County Probation Officer, John Anderson, he moves into a transitional facility where his re-assimilation can be monitored. Otis attempts to start a new life but the past is too enticing. The decisions he makes eventually leads him to a final confrontation between Otis, the law and destiny.
Young Mother
Cansada das palhaçadas inofensivas de seus amigos suburbanos, as alunas Allison e Emily vão encontrar alguns gângsters reais nas ruas de Los Angeles. Após a reunião com Hector, o bandido da cidade, as meninas começam a passar seu tempo com um tipo totalmente diferente de multidão. Porém quando Allison e Emily se empreendem mais profundamente no mundo do crime, o estilo de vida violento e as conexões perigosas de Hector ameaçam consumi-las.
Marta
Após voltar da Guerra do Golfo, o ex-oficial do exército Jim Davis (Christian Bale) está tendo dificuldades de se ajustar na vida em sociedade. Junto com um amigo desempregado, ele mata o tempo se envolvendo em pequenos crimes e entrando no mundo das drogas. Ao contrário do amigo que é pressionado pela namorada a conseguir um emprego, Jim prefere fazer dinheiro com seus pequenos furtos enquanto não consegue um trabalho no campo das leis.
Alexis
The true story about the rise and fall of a group of suburban marijuana dealers from Bristol, Connecticut who were arrested by the State Police and DEA in 2001.
Sunny
U.S. Army sniper Charlie Snow finds himself at the other end of the crosshairs when the brother of an Eastern European arms dealer whom he killed decides to take vengeance on Charlie and his family in L.A.
Venus
Seeking a better life for herself, 15-year-old Venus breaks away from her Spanish Harlem neighborhood and gets caught up in a world of violence and crime. While on the run, she meets a cop whose father-figure role may save the troubled youngster.
