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O'Shea Jackson Jr. | ... | ||
Corey Hawkins | ... | ||
Jason Mitchell | ... | ||
Neil Brown Jr. | ... | ||
Aldis Hodge | ... | ||
Marlon Yates Jr. | ... | ||
R. Marcos Taylor | ... |
Suge Knight
(as R. Marcus Taylor)
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Carra Patterson | ... |
Tomica
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Alexandra Shipp | ... | ||
Paul Giamatti | ... | ||
Elena Goode | ... |
Nicole
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Keith Powers | ... |
Tyree
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Joshua Brockington | ... | |
Sheldon A. Smith | ... | ||
Keith Stanfield | ... |
Snoop
(as Lakeith Lee Stanfield)
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In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking us back to where it all began, Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of how these cultural rebels-armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent-stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world's most dangerous group, N.W.A. And as they spoke the truth that no one had before and exposed life in the hood, their voice ignited a social revolution that is still reverberating today. Written by Universal Pictures
I really tried to look at this movie with an open mind although this type of movie isn't really my cup of tea anyway so to speak. It was awful to say the least with no cohesive plot whatsoever! It glorified the worst aspects in our society and portrayed the "thug" lifestyle as somehow glamorous? It was directed with an obvious bias to regurgitate the same old stereotypes everyone already has but in a way that attempts, but fails, to put a positive spin on "Hip Hop" culture. Just not a good movie in any way, shape, or form. Do not go see! If you want to see a great movie with an African American cast that is uplifting and shows what is admirable about our great society then go see "War Room"!!