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Streets of Compton

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  • 2016-2016
  • 1 Season
  • A+E Networks
  • Documentary, Suspense, Music
  • TV-14
  • Watchlist

A&E's 3-hour documentary mini-series, tells the true story of the the City of Compton, revealing how a city overrun by gang and drugs became a cultural powerhouse. Superstar rapper, The Game, brings us unprecedented access to the streets of his hometown, documenting the rise of gangs and the rise of gangsta rap. In this episode, a quiet suburban city transforms into a dangerous ghetto and spawns a new form of hip hop with legendary group N.W.A and careers of Venus and Serena Williams and comedian Paul Rodriguez.

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Alonzo Williams
Self
Derek Harvey
Bruce Wayne
The Game
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Episode 1

Episode #1.1

84 mins

A&E's 3-hour documentary mini-series, tells the true story of the City of Compton, revealing how a city overrun by gang and drugs became a cultural powerhouse.

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Awards

  • 2016 - IDA Award - Best Limited Series - nominated
  • 2017 - Image Award - Outstanding Documentary (Television) - nominated
  • 2017 - Black Reel - Outstanding Television Documentary or Special - nominated

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