Roxanne Roxanne(2017)
“Life is a battle.”
Overview
The most feared battle emcee in the early 1980s in Queens, New York, was a fierce teenager from the Queensbridge projects. At the age of 14, Roxanne Shanté was well on her way to becoming a hip-hop legend, as she hustled to provide for her family while defending herself from the dangers of the street.
Director
Michael Larnell
Studio
Forest Whitaker's Significant Productions
Cast
Chanté Adams
as Roxanne Shanté
Mahershala Ali
as Cross
Nia Long
as Ms. Peggy
Elvis Nolasco
as Ray
Shenell Edmonds
as Ranita
Adam Horovitz
as Attorney Schwartz
Germar Terrell Gardner
as Antwan
Terrence Shingler
as Big John
Nigel A. Fullerton
as Biz
Kristin Dodson
as Classmate #1
Curtiss Cook
as Dave
Lyric Hurd
as Fastima
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
Forest Whitaker's Significant Productions • i am OTHER • Playdate Productions
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What is Roxanne Roxanne about?▼
The most feared battle emcee in the early 1980s in Queens, New York, was a fierce teenager from the Queensbridge projects. At the age of 14, Roxanne Shanté was well on her way to becoming a hip-hop legend, as she hustled to provide for her family while defending herself from the dangers of the street.
Who directed Roxanne Roxanne?▼
Roxanne Roxanne was directed by Michael Larnell and released in 2017. It is a drama film.
How long is Roxanne Roxanne?▼
Roxanne Roxanne has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Roxanne Roxanne?▼
The cast of Roxanne Roxanne includes Chanté Adams as Roxanne Shanté, Mahershala Ali as Cross, Nia Long as Ms. Peggy, Elvis Nolasco as Ray, Shenell Edmonds as Ranita and more.
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