THEME EXPLORATION

west coast rap

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Up in Smoke Tour
The Up in Smoke Tour
2000 · Philip G. Atwell
Escape from East Berlin
Escape from East Berlin
1962 · Robert Siodmak
Abidjan, port de pêche
Abidjan, port de pêche
1962 · Jean Rouch
Against Oblivion
Against Oblivion
1991 · Bertrand Tavernier
Akt
Akt
1961 · Jerzy Skolimowski
Destiny
Destiny
1944 · Julien Duvivier
Emitaï
Emitaï
1973 · Ousmane Sembène
Jack
Jack
1916 · Frank Borzage
Little Buddha
Little Buddha
1993 · Bernardo Bertolucci
Oklahoma!
Oklahoma!
1955 · Fred Zinnemann
Reap the Wild Wind
Reap the Wild Wind
1942 · Cecil B. DeMille
Sergeant Rutledge
Sergeant Rutledge
1960 · John Ford
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
F. Gary Gray United States

Directed iconic West Coast rap films like 'Straight Outta Compton' and 'Friday,' capturing the culture, authenticity, and narratives of Los Angeles hip-hop.

 Allen Hughes United States

Co-directed 'Menace II Society,' a definitive West Coast rap era film that embodies the visual style, street narratives, and musical identity of 1990s Los Angeles.