Roxanne Roxanne
“Life is a battle.”
Synopsis
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.
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Roxanne Roxanne | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-22
Top Cast
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Chanté Adams
Roxanne Shanté
Mahershala Ali
Cross
Nia Long
Ms. Peggy
Elvis Nolasco
Ray
Shenell Edmonds
Ranita
Adam Horovitz
Attorney Schwartz
Germar Terrell Gardner
Antwan
Terrence Shingler
Big John
Nigel A. Fullerton
Biz
Kristin Dodson
Classmate #1
Curtiss Cook
Dave
Lyric Hurd
Fastima
Anthony Bisciello
Frank
Melvin Mogoli
Jake
Sean Ringgold
Keith
Eden Duncan-Smith
Latifa
Caleb Eberhardt
Lounge Patron
Arnstar
MC Shan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 23, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Larnell
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Larnell
- Original Score
- RZA
- Original Title
- Roxanne Roxanne
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Forest Whitaker's Significant Productions, i am OTHER, Playdate Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Larnell
Michael Larnell
RZA
Federico Cesca
Claudia Castello
Roxanne Shanté, Forest Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi, Pharrell Williams, Mimi Valdés
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Larnell
Director
Kama K. Royz
Costume Design
Forest Whitaker
Producer
RZA
Original Music Composer
Claudia Castello
Editor
Nina Yang Bongiovi
Producer
Javiera Varas
Production Design
Federico Cesca
Director of Photography
Pharrell Williams
Producer
Mimi Valdés
Producer
Michael Larnell
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roxanne Roxanne
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Roxanne Roxanne includes Chanté Adams, Mahershala Ali, Nia Long, Elvis Nolasco, Shenell Edmonds.
When was Roxanne Roxanne released and how long is it?
Roxanne Roxanne was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Roxanne Roxanne?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roxanne Roxanne was composed by RZA.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Roxanne Roxanne?
Roxanne Roxanne holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).