Roxanne Roxanne (2018)

Watched in 2018 (383 movies items)

"30.10.18 "

BAMF's March 2018 Cinejourney (31 movies items)

" Familiar Actors: Germar Terrell Gardner Adam Horovitz Mahershala Ali Sean Ringgold Kevin Phillips Nelsan Ellis Tonye Patano Nia Long Tremaine Brown Jr. Jermel Howard Elvis Nolasco and Taliyah Whitaker True Rating: 9.8/10"

Film Journal 2018 (179 movies items)

"It's fascinating to see this mid-2000s Eastern European drama -motif used to tell the story of a teen rapper in the 1980s and because of that being the style it manages to hop over some uncomfortable biography tropes (while still indulging in several). It showcases a tact you don't expect with hip hop culture showcased in American films. The film doesn't necessarily do anything much to excite but hey, that's kind of cool here."

Sundance Film Festival 2017 (120 movies items)

"*WINNER* Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Performance - Chanté Adams Director and Screenwriter - Michael Larnell About - The most feared battle emcee in early-’80s NYC was a fierce teenager from the Queensbridge projects with the weight of the world on her shoulders. At age 14, hustling the streets to provide for her family, Roxanne Shanté was well on her way to becoming a hip-hop legend. Cast - Chanté Adams, Mahershala Ali, Nia Long, Elvis Nolasco, Kevin Phillips, Shenell Edmonds"