Straight Outta Compton
Straight Outta Compton
The rap group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes hip-hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.
Eric Bakke reviewedJanuary 26, 2025
As someone who isn’t a fan of excessive swearing in movies, I knew Straight Outta Compton would be a tough watch for me. But once I got past the 392 F-words, I was genuinely impressed by how the film highlighted N.W.A.’s complicated legacy and the profound impact their music had in addressing police brutality and systemic racism.