Notorious

Notorious

2009 · 122 min · EN · R · 7.0 (799 votes)
Dir. George Tillman Jr. · Starring Jamal Woolard, Derek Luke, Naturi Naughton, Anthony Mackie, Antonique Smith, Angela Bassett · Music Danny Elfman

No dream is too B.I.G.

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"Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time: The Notorious B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream."

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This film pulses with raw ambition and the defiant energy of hip-hop's golden era. It's a gritty, propulsive journey through struggle and meteoric rise, tinged with inevitable tragedy. The urban landscape and powerful soundtrack create an immersive experience of a legend forging his identity against all odds, exploring the complex cost of the American Dream.

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