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 viewers back to where it all began, the film 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.
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Physical Description:1 videodisc (147 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition:[English/Spanish/French version]
Publisher:Universal City, CA :Universal Studios Home Entertainment,[2016]
General Note:
Title from web page.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2015.
Widescreen (2.40:1).
Special features: N.W.A. the origins; Impact; director's journey; The streets: filming in Compton; N.W.A. performs in Detroit; feature commentary with director/producer F. Gary Gray.
Participant or Performer Note:
O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Paul Giamatti, Neil Brown Jr., Aldis Hodge.
Target Audience Note:
CHV Rating: 18A.
Rating: R; for language throughout, strong sexuality/nudity, violence, and drug use.