American Dream / American Knightmare

About American Dream / American Knightmare

This 2018 documentary film, directed by none other than Antoine Fuqua, delves into the world of Suge Knight, the notorious co-founder and CEO of Death Row Records, who was at the helm of the rap culture revolution in the 90s. The documentary provides an in-depth exploration and a vivid detailing of Suge's life and the complexities of the American Dream, wrapped in a contextual analysis of the highly influential era of the music industry.

Making / Production

Antoine Fuqua aimed to establish an objective viewpoint, offering a first-hand account of the rise and fall of Knight. The production of the documentary involved rigorous research and thorough interviews with Knight-Suge himself, creating a mosaic of stories about the volatile and ever-changing landscape of the music industry during the '90s and beyond.

Actors

• Marion 'Suge' Knight: Knight is not just the subject but appears frequently in person, telling his story directly to the camera. His narrative is frank, candid, and unfiltered, presenting his perspective on the events that unfolded.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Antoine Fuqua conducted multiple interviews with Suge Knight from prison, putting together a narrative that presents a first-hand perspective of historical events.
• This documentary is one of the few works that represent the controversial figure, Suge Knight, from his personal viewpoint.

Awards

'American Dream / American Knightmare' did not receive any significant awards.

Quotes

• "Death Row is a way of life, it's an American way of life. It's an All-American Company." - Suge Knight
• "If you come to Death Row, you will surely be on the road to stardom." - Suge Knight

Music, Soundtrack

• The documentary features many songs from the era it portrays, but it does not have a traditional music or song soundtrack.