O.G. (film)

O.G. is a 2018 American drama film directed by Madeleine Sackler and written by Stephen Belber. The film stars Jeffrey Wright, Theotus Caldwell, and William Fichtner. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 25, 2018, and aired on HBO on February 23, 2019.

The film focuses on Louis (Jeffrey Wright), an inmate nearing the end of a 24-year prison sentence. While preparing for his release, Louis mentors Beecher (Theotus Caldwell), a younger, newly incarcerated inmate who is struggling to adapt to the harsh realities of prison life. The film explores themes of redemption, institutionalization, and the challenges faced by individuals re-entering society after long periods of incarceration. Filming took place at Pendleton Correctional Facility in Indiana, with real inmates and former inmates being cast in supporting roles, lending authenticity to the portrayal of prison life. The film received generally positive reviews, particularly for Wright's performance and its realistic depiction of the American prison system.