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Roxanne Roxanne (2017)

Movie ★ 6.0 98 min

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.

Michael Larnell Director Michael Larnell Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 22, 2017
Runtime
98 min
IMDb
tt5796838
Language
Studio
Forest Whitaker's Significant Productions, i am OTHER, Playdate Productions

Themes

Cast

Chanté Adams Chanté Adams Roxanne Shanté Mahershala Ali Mahershala Ali Cross Nia Long Nia Long Ms. Peggy Elvis Nolasco Elvis Nolasco Ray Shenell Edmonds Shenell Edmonds Ranita Adam Horovitz Adam Horovitz Attorney Schwartz Germar Terrell Gardner Germar Terrell Gardner Antwan Terrence Shingler Big John Nigel A. Fullerton Biz Kristin Dodson Classmate #1 Curtiss Cook Curtiss Cook Dave Lyric Hurd Lyric Hurd Fastima Anthony Bisciello Frank Melvin Mogoli Melvin Mogoli Jake Sean Ringgold Sean Ringgold Keith Eden Duncan-Smith Eden Duncan-Smith Latifa Caleb Eberhardt Caleb Eberhardt Lounge Patron Arnstar MC Shan

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in Roxanne Roxanne?
Roxanne Roxanne stars Chanté Adams, Mahershala Ali, Nia Long, Elvis Nolasco.
When was Roxanne Roxanne released?
Roxanne Roxanne is a 2017 drama film.
Where can I watch Roxanne Roxanne?
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