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Roxanne Roxanne

1520171h 38mMichael Larnell
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 68% · Metacritic 74
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"Life is a battle."

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.

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Hip-hopInner City Life

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What is Roxanne Roxanne (2017) 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 stars in Roxanne Roxanne?

Roxanne Roxanne stars Chanté Adams (Roxanne Shanté), Mahershala Ali (Cross), Nia Long (Ms. Peggy), Elvis Nolasco (Ray), Shenell Edmonds (Ranita). The film was directed by Michael Larnell.

How long is Roxanne Roxanne?

Roxanne Roxanne has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated 15.

Is Roxanne Roxanne worth watching?

Roxanne Roxanne holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 68. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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