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American Dream/American Knightmare
“Face to face with Suge Knight”
6.8 / 10• 2018• 1h 25m•R• English
DocumentaryMusic
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Suge Knight
Self
Lead
Antoine Fuqua
Self (interviewer)
Vanilla Ice
Self (archive footage)
Snoop Dogg
Self (archive footage)
Tupac Shakur
Self (archive footage)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Antoine Fuqua's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. American Dream/American Knightmare is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
