Straight Outta Oakland
“Freedom is a state of mind.”
Synopsis
Four boys, now men, still live in their neighborhood. The community has transformed and what remains is the "hood." Each man negotiates his way through the day surviving the hood and each one has a plan to be set free.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Oakland International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcus D. Spencer
- Screenplay & Story
- Wiennie Mac, Marcus D. Spencer
- Original Score
- Chris Louray
- Original Title
- Straight Outta Oakland
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Touch the Heart Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcus D. Spencer
Wiennie Mac, Marcus D. Spencer
Chris Louray
Michael Fredianelli
Michael Fredianelli
Marcus D. Spencer
Department Leadership Roster
Wiennie Mac
Writer
Marcus D. Spencer
Director
Marcus D. Spencer
Writer
Marcus D. Spencer
Producer
Michael Fredianelli
Director of Photography
Michael Fredianelli
Editor
Janina Roberts
Production Design
Sasanka Mouli Velicherla
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Straight Outta Oakland
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Straight Outta Oakland about?
Four boys, now men, still live in their neighborhood. The community has transformed and what remains is the "hood." Each man negotiates his way through the day surviving the hood and each one has a plan to be set free.
Who directed Straight Outta Oakland?
Straight Outta Oakland was directed by Marcus D. Spencer.
Who stars in Straight Outta Oakland?
The principal cast of Straight Outta Oakland includes Jonez Cain, Keith Carlisle, David Cavallero, Karen Cox, Skipper Elekwachi.
When was Straight Outta Oakland released and how long is it?
Straight Outta Oakland was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Straight Outta Oakland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Straight Outta Oakland was composed by Chris Louray.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Straight Outta Oakland?
Straight Outta Oakland holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).