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American Dream/American Knightmare (2018)

R · 2018-12-21 · 1h 25m · EN
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Face to face with Suge Knight

Documentary that delves deep into the life and storied exploits of the iconic Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight, as well as the volatile and highly influential era in gangsta rap he presided over. Through a series of interviewers face to face with director Antoine Fuqua, Knight reveals exactly how it all happened and why it all fell apart. Knight is currently in jail pending trial on murder, attempted-murder and hit-and-run charges.

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Antoine FuquaDirector

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Suge KnightSuge KnightSelfAntoine FuquaAntoine FuquaSelf (interviewer)Vanilla IceVanilla IceSelf (archive footage)Snoop DoggSnoop DoggSelf (archive footage)Tupac ShakurTupac ShakurSelf (archive footage)

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MurderInterviewAttempted murderCompton californiaGang memberHit-and-runProducerGangsta rapParole violationBloodsBlood gang

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What is American Dream/American Knightmare about?

Documentary that delves deep into the life and storied exploits of the iconic Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight, as well as the volatile and highly influential era in gangsta rap he presided over. Through a series of interviewers face to face with director Antoine Fuqua, Knight reveals exactly how it all happened and why it all fell apart. Knight is currently in jail pending trial on murder, attempted-murder and hit-and-run charges.

How long is American Dream/American Knightmare?

American Dream/American Knightmare has a runtime of 85 minutes.