Even though Furious Styles ( Laurence Fishburne) has tenaciously brought his son up to be a forward-thinking and respectful citizen,Tre still cannot escape the gang violence and shootings occurring around him, resulting in tragedy for the trio of friends. Each has a different approach to escape their daily struggles with racism, violence, and broken dreams finding salvation in academics, sports and gangs, respectively.

The film follows Tre Styles ( Cuba Gooding, Jr.), Ricky ( Morris Chestnut), and Doughboy ( Ice Cube) as they grow up in Crenshaw, Los Angeles. Ice Cube's first foray into acting was the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Boyz N The Hood. If you're looking for more like it, here are 9 films to check out. With outstanding performances and a killer soundtrack, Straight Outta Compton is a highlight of the genre. N.W.A.'s rise and fall may have been short, but the group's legacy is long-lasting. The film is powerfully resonant, with issues from 1988 still painfully relevant in today's America. Dre ( Corey Hawkins), DJ Yella ( Neil Brown Jr.), and MC Ren ( Aldis Hodge) are (in)famous for their raw, real lyrics and strong personal opinions.

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This swagger is present throughout all of Straight Outta Compton, a film with a strong point of view to match the brashness of its subjects. Dre with a knowing look and says, 'I got somethin' to say' before launching into the banned song. Nothing encapsulates N.W.A.'s attitude more than the powerful moment where, having been directed not to play their song 'F*ck tha Police', the group is on stage and Ice Cube turns to Dr.

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