as your car juts around the next corner, it's "JOE THE KING" (1999) FRANK WHALEY's Directorial Debut Is An Under-Appreciated Gem and they should make this film Required Viewing for 13 & 14 Year-Olds As An Example Of The WRONG Choices To Make! FRANK WHALEY's Directorial Debut Is An Under-Appreciated GEM!! (Movie Reco)

Joe The King may not be for everybody. 

It's a poignant coming-of-age drama.

It filmed entirely in Staten Island and has

some terrific acting and an important story about choices,

Val Kilmer is excellent as the alcoholic abusive dad.

OFFICIAL TRAILER! 
Amazon link, Netflix link

The Horror!!