directed by: Michael Larnell, year: 2017
actors: Chanté Adams, Nia Long, Mahershala Ali

Roxanne Roxanne is a biographical drama that chronicles the rise of Roxanne Shanté, the groundbreaking teenage rapper who burst onto New York City's hip-hop scene in the 1980s. Through intimate vignettes and vivid performances, the film follows her battles with poverty, family dynamics, and the pressures of fame as she crafts her rhymes, guards her voice, and navigates a male-dominated industry while shaping the future of women in rap.

Teen Rebellion, Biographical Drama, Music Biopic, Hip Hop