Roxanne Roxanne (2017)

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.

Released Jan. 22, 2017 98 min 16+

Genres: Biography, Drama, Music

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