It’s been nearly a decade since the world experienced the explosive story of the world’s most dangerous group, N.W.A., in the biopic “Straight Outta Compton”. The film, which was groundbreaking in its unflinching portrayal of life in South Central Los Angeles, is as relevant today as it was during its initial release. The powerful narrative of N.W.A.’s music as a potent weapon against societal oppression continues to resonate in today’s socio-political climate. Now, as we look on the film’s cultural impact, let’s revisit the journey of these young rebels who stood up to the authorities with their raw talent and lyrical prowess.
The Story of N.W.A.
Follow the world’s most dangerous group, N.W.A. as they forge their anger and inner- frustrations into the most potent weapon imaginable: their music. In Straight Outta Compton: Unrated Director’s Cut fans can follow N.W.A.’s electrifying lyrics and unique sound, which introduced a truth that no one had heard before and exposed life in the hood igniting a social revolution that still reverberates today.
Release and Acclaim
The culturally relevant and explosively entertaining biopic was released to HD in 2016 and Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand later the same year from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Blu-ray™ and Digital HD versions include the exclusive Unrated Director’s Cut that gives fans more of the N.W.A. story with 20 additional minutes of the film. Straight Outta Compton was critically acclaimed, with an 89% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and hailed by critics as, “an electrifying piece of hip-hop history that speaks urgently to right now,” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone).
A Box Office Success
Straight Outta Compton debuted as the box office’s biggest R-rated August opening of all time and biggest musical biopic ever, grossing $60 million during its opening weekend and generating over $200 million worldwide to date.
The Cast
Following the rise of the world’s most notorious group, Straight Outta Compton features breakout stars O’Shea Jackson Jr. (Ice Cube), Corey Hawkins (Dr. Dre), Jason Mitchell (the late Eazy-E), Neil Brown, Jr. (DJ Yella) and Aldis Hodge (MC Ren) as members of N.W.A. and Golden Globe -on-bet” target=”_blank”>-winning actor Paul Giamatti (HBO’s John Adams) as the group’s manager.
Soundtrack and Score
As the essential companion piece to the home entertainment release, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) released Straight Outta Compton: The Soundtrack. This new collection is the official soundtrack featuring key cuts from the film including “Quiet On Tha Set,” “Gangsta Gangsta,” “Express Yourself” and the explosive title track. In addition, Straight Outta Compton: Original Motion Picture Score was released separately featuring music composed and conducted by Joseph Trapanese, and produced by Bryan Lawson and Joseph Trapanese.
Bonus Features
The Blu-ray and DVD releases of the film included a number of bonus features, offering an in-depth look at the making of the film, never before seen performances, and insights into the impact of N.W.A and their breakout .
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