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Roxanne Roxanne

2017-01-22 · 98 min · ★ 6.1

Drama

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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Directors
Michael Larnell
Production companies
Forest Whitaker's Significant Productions, i am OTHER, Playdate Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chanté AdamsChanté AdamsRoxanne Shanté
Mahershala AliMahershala AliCross
Nia LongNia LongMs. Peggy
Elvis NolascoElvis NolascoRay
Shenell EdmondsShenell EdmondsRanita
Adam HorovitzAdam HorovitzAttorney Schwartz
Germar Terrell GardnerGermar Terrell GardnerAntwan
Terrence ShinglerBig John
Nigel A. FullertonBiz
Kristin DodsonClassmate #1
Curtiss CookCurtiss CookDave
Lyric HurdLyric HurdFastima
Anthony BiscielloFrank
Melvin MogoliMelvin MogoliJake
Sean RinggoldSean RinggoldKeith
Eden Duncan-SmithEden Duncan-SmithLatifa
Caleb EberhardtCaleb EberhardtLounge Patron
ArnstarMC Shan
Kevin PhillipsKevin PhillipsMarley
Drew Olivia TillmanDrew Olivia TillmanMonique

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