STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON (2015): In the mid-1980s, the streets of Compton, California, were some of the
most dangerous in the country. When five young men translated their
experiences growing up into brutally honest music that rebelled against
abusive authority, they gave an explosive voice to a silenced
generation. Following the meteoric rise and fall of
N.W.A.
, STRAIGHT
OUTTA COMPTON tells the astonishing story of how
Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Eazy
E, MC Ren, and DJ Yella
revolutionized music and pop culture forever.
They told the truth about life in the hood and ignited a cultural war.
On August 26, we present a special Movies in Black & White screening, with guest panelists rap artist Cool Nutz, comedian
Sean Jordan (Funny Over Everything), and podcaster Johnny Useldinger (The
Butcher Shop podcast). Hosted by Jason Lamb (of The Karl Show! Starring Jason
podcast).