Dutch (2021 film)

Dutch is a 2021 American romantic crime drama film written and directed by Preston A. Whitmore II and based on Teri Woods's novel of the same name. The film stars Lance Gross as Benard "Dutch" James, with Natasha Marc, James Hyde, Jeremy Meeks, Anthony Jacobs, O.T. Genasis, Isabella Ferreira, Miles Stroter, James Quattrochi, Macy Gray, Markice Moore, Tyrin Turner, Melissa L. Williams, Robert Costanzo and JJ Batteast.

The film was released in selected theatres on March 12, 2021, by Faith Media Distribution. It received negative reviews from critics and grossed $404,371. A sequel, Dutch II: Angel's Revenge directed by Salvatore Sclafani, was released by BET+ on January 18, 2024. A second sequel, Dutch III: International Gangster was released by BET+ on Fall 2025.

Production
On February 28, 2020, it was reported that Lance Gross would star in the film directed by Preston Whitmore II and based on the NY Times bestseller by Teri Woods. Macy Gray, Jeremy Meeks, Micheal Blackson, O.T. Genasis, Mellissa Williams, and James Hyde also was cast.

Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 20% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.6/10.

Joe Leydon from Variety gave it a negative review writing: "There's nothing to recommend in writer-director Preston A. Whitmore II's small-budget, low-octane crime drama."

Prequel series
In 2023, BET+ released Angel, a miniseries produced by Imani Films also based on Teri Woods's 2003 novel. The series follows Angel Alvarez (Efrangeliz Medina) who escapes foster care after years of abuse. The miniseries also starred Elise Neal as her abusive mother, Iyana Halley, Michele ‘Siya’ Sherman, Lana ‘MC Lyte’ Moorer, EJ King, Manny World, Jadah Blue, Nize, Jeremy Weaver, and Malcolm David Kelley as Dutch.

Sequel
A sequel, Dutch II: Angel's Revenge directed by Salvatore Sclafani, was released by BET+ on January 18, 2024.