Straight Outta Compton In Theaters August 14
Synopsis: In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking us back to where it all began, Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of how these cultural rebels-armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent-stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world’s most dangerous group, N.W.A. And as they spoke the truth that no one had before and exposed life in the hood, their voice ignited a social revolution that is still reverberating today.
Straight Outta Compton stars O’Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins and Jason Mitchell as Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and Eazy-E, and is directed by F. Gary Gray (Friday, Set It Off, The Italian Job). The drama is produced by original N.W.A members Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, who are joined by fellow producers Tomica Woods-Wright, Matt Alvarez, Gray and Scott Bernstein. Will Packer serves as executive producer of the film alongside Adam Merims, David Engel, Bill Straus, Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni.
– Universal Pictures
The Donald Group, Archive Entertainment and Ratchet People Meet presented an advanced screening of Universal Pictures SRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON hosted by Emmanuel Hudson & DC YoungFly at Regal Cinemas Atlantic Station in Atlanta, Thursday, August 13. Several celebs came out, including artist Andre 3000 and actress Terri Vaughn. Sonya Jenkins, publisher of Sonya’s Spotlight web mag and author of Shayla’s Catch, had this to say about STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON: “Straight Outta Compton was the best movie I’ve seen all year. It was an emotional journey that made me laugh, cry and cringe – especially when it pertained to the police brutality and issues we still face today. Straight Outta Compton was also educational – giving viewers an inside glimpse into the glamorous and not so glamorous side of the music business and rap music, in particulaar. I left the movie with an appreciation and respect for the artists portrayed and a desire to find out more about the life Eazy E. Casting did a phenomenal job casting each character. Superb acting – all the way around! Thanks, Odie Donald and The Donald Group for a great evening in Atlanta to see an award-worthy film.” Sonya Jenkins
Sonya Jenkins at Advanced Screening of Straight Outta Compton in Atlanta.
