Straight Outta Compton is a musical biopic directed by F. Gary Gray, tracing the formation and meteoric rise of the rap group N.W.A. in Compton, California, in the late 1980s. The film follows the careers of Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Eazy-E, MC Ren and DJ Yella, the founding figures of a movement that marked the history of hip-hop with its commitment and radicalism. The main roles are played by O'Shea Jackson Jr. (son of Ice Cube), Corey Hawkins and Jason Mitchell.
Straight Outta Compton will be available on Netflix from May 31, 2025.
Discover the trailer for Straight Outta Compton, a hard-hitting biopic about the protest power of rap and the birth of a musical legend.
Synopsis: In 1987, five young men vented their frustration and anger against living conditions in America's most dangerous place, using the most powerful weapon they had: their music. This is the true story of how these rebels, armed only with their words, their swagger and their raw talent, stood up to the authorities who oppressed them. They formed the N.W.A. rap group, denouncing the reality of their neighborhood. Their voices sparked a social revolution that still resonates today.
Straight Outta Compton could appeal to fans of committed music biopics, like Ray or 8 Mile. The film blends concert scenes, internal rivalries and political context, drawing on the reality of a marginalized neighborhood that has become a symbol of struggle and creation. An immersion in the genesis of a cultural phenomenon that has become worldwide.
Straight Outta Compton traces the birth of gangsta rap through the story of the group N.W.A., who became the voice of angry youth. Blending rhythm, emotion and socio-political context, this film offers a powerful look at the power of music as a tool for denunciation and change.
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