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Roxanne Roxanne

2017Movie1 h 38 min

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A thrilling, tense drama movie about a real life story and history.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

Life is a battle.

The most feared battle emcee in the early 1980s in Queens, New York, was a fierce teenager from the Queensbridge projects. At the age of 14, Roxanne Shanté was well on her way to becoming a hip-hop legend, as she hustled to provide for her family while defending herself from the dangers of the street.

Feels like

Hip-Hop Origin Story
Female Emcee
Queensbridge Projects
Biographical Drama
Coming-of-Age
Gritty 1980s NYC
Social Commentary
Music-Driven
Urban Struggle

Crew

Directed by: Michael Larnell
Written by: Michael Larnell
Produced by: Forest Whitaker, Pharrell Williams, Mimi Valdés
Music by: RZA

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Facts

January 22, 2017 · 1 h 38 min · Strong Language, Drug Use

Released: January 22, 2017
Runtime: 1 h 38 min
Content: Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 131 countries