However, this movie has been released officially on VHS, it has yet to have an official DVD or Blu-ray release.
There is a rare MCM VHS that goes by an unofficial name The Strong Survive with Matt Dillon on the cover. It also states as AKA Native Son. The photo of Matt Dillon seems to be taken from an unrelated film. It also has an unofficial R rating as the official film rating is an MPAA PG.
Oprah Winfrey who plays Bigger Thomas's mother is only 3 years older than Victor Love(Bigger Thomas)in real life