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The film is loosely based on the true stories of three notorious Harlem figures who dominated the 1980s crack epidemic: Paid in Full Movie Review | Common Sense Media

What's the Story? It's the mid-1980s in Harlem, and Ace (Wood Harris) works at a laundromat, struggling to get by in PAID IN FULL. Common Sense Media Paid in Full

As their empire expands, the trio's bond unraveled by the very things they sought. Jealousy from outside rivals and internal greed lead to tragic violence, including a near-fatal shooting and kidnapping, forcing Ace to realize that the "fast money" came at too high a cost. The Real-Life Inspiration The film is loosely based on the true