# Crash (2005)

> Across one volatile stretch of Los Angeles, strangers collide through crime, policing, and prejudice, exposing how racism distorts every human connection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1085

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Paul Haggis
- Cast: Don Cheadle, Sandra Bullock, Brendan Fraser, Matt Dillon, Jennifer Esposito, Michael Peña, Terrence Howard, Thandiwe Newton
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375679/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, provocative, confrontational, serious movie night, social issue discussion

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of interconnected lives reveals the complexities of race and humanity in Los Angeles.

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