Roxanne Roxanne

Roxanne Roxanne

2017 · 98 min · EN · 6.0 (110 votes)
Dir. Michael Larnell · Starring Chanté Adams, Mahershala Ali, Nia Long, Elvis Nolasco, Shenell Edmonds, Adam Horovitz · Music RZA

Life is a battle.

Drama

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.

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A raw, empowering look at a young artist navigating ambition and survival in the harsh streets of Queens. It's a story of resilience, hustle, and finding your voice amidst adversity.

grittyempoweringresilientrawsteadybiographical dramaurban realismperiod piececoming-of-ageambitionfamilyhip-hop culture
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