I liked this, maybe mostly because in my insular world of the late 80's/early 90's, I had no idea any of this world existed. The story of the development into mainstream success the music genre of gansta rap. N.W.A. formed in the late 80's with Easy-E, Dr. Dre, and Ice Cube as the core members, rapping about their local experience. They get picked up by a manager and blow up. This was a good portrayal of the difficulties of fame and staying connected to those you need to stay connected to. It was interesting to see the stark contrast between white and black in terms of talent vs management, and the very ingrained power roles that were played out. It was fun to see the development of Ice Cube and Dr. Dre since I am more aware of their roles in entertainment today, 20 years later. Well worth it.
4 stars (out of 5)
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