Roxanne Roxanne

2017, Music/Biography, 1h 38m

30 Reviews 100+ Ratings

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Roxanne Roxanne belatedly honors its subject with a gripping character-driven biopic that serves as a primer for a trailblazing career while telling an often tragic story. Read critic reviews

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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.

Cast & Crew

Chanté Adams
Roxanne Shanté
Mahershala Ali
Cross
Nia Long
Ms. Peggy Gooden
Jermaine Crawford
Park Jam MC
Kevin Phillips
Marley Marl
Tonye Patano
Ms. Denise
Shenell Edmonds
Ranita
Elvis Nolasco
Ray
Sean Ringgold
Keith
Jermel Howard
Roland
Curtiss Cook
Dave
Mitchell Edwards
Tone
Miles J. Harvey
Ronald
Taliyah Whitaker
Young Roxanne Shanté
Eden Duncan-Smith
Latifa
Heather Simms
Ms. Gloria
Charlie Hudson III
Mr. Magic
Terrence Shingler
Big John
Michael Larnell
Director
Michael Larnell
Screenwriter
Forest Whitaker
Producer
Pharrell Williams
Producer
Mimi Valdés
Producer
Nina Yang Bongiovi
Producer
Michael Y. Chow
Executive Producer
Roxanne Shanté
Executive Producer
Michael Shen
Executive Producer
Federico Cesca
Cinematography
Claudia Castello
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