Straight Outta Compton (HBO)

About Straight Outta Compton (HBO)

Straight Outta Compton is a drama/biography film that was first aired on HBO in 2015. The movie offers an in-depth look at the rise and fall of the Compton, California hip hop music group N.W.A (N-ggaz Wit Attitudes). The film follows the group's members - Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, DJ Yella and MC Ren - exploring their journey from underground rappers in a turbulent neighborhood to becoming a global sensation, affecting the music industry forever.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by F. Gary Gray and produced by Legendary Pictures and New Line Cinema. The screenplay was written by Jonathan Herman and Andrea Berloff, with story help from S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus, and Andrea Berloff again.

Actors

• O'Shea Jackson Jr. played Ice Cube. Not only is he Ice Cube's son, but he also delivered a brilliant performance, capturing his father's rage, lyrical talent, and distinctive style.
• Corey Hawkins portrayed Dr. Dre. Hawkins’s performance showed Dre's intense dedication to music and astute business acumen.
• Jason Mitchell played Eazy-E. Mitchell beautifully captured Eazy-E’s brash charisma and vulnerability, providing depth to the rapper’s tragic story.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• O'Shea Jackson Jr., who played Ice Cube in the film, is Ice Cube's real-life son.
• Straight Outta Compton generated controversy upon its release for its depiction of historic events and violent chapter in music history.

Awards

Straight Outta Compton won various prestigious award nominations including a nomination for Best Original Screenplay at the 2016 Academy Awards. Corey Hawkins was also nominated for a Critics' Choice Movie Award for his standout performance as Dr. Dre.

Quotes

• "Our art is a reflection of our reality" - Ice Cube
• "I got something to say" - Ice Cube
• "Speak a little truth and people lose their minds" - Dr. Dre

Music, Soundtrack

• "Straight Outta Compton" - N.W.A
• "Boyz-n-the-Hood" - Eazy-E
• "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" - Dr. Dre