Was glad to catch this yesterday in Baltimore. Definitely does not have the same concerns re: the Kurosawa film, but is very interested in the friendship between King and Christopher and their chosen expanded family relationship. Also in the commodification and corporatization of hip-hop -- music of the streets. Denzel Washington and Jeffrey Wright are the biggest reasons to watch, with ASAP Rocky and Wendell Pierce's cameo not far behind. Lots of people in the theater (about 1/3 full) stood up to dance through the scenes where Eddie Palmieri was playing.
Was glad to catch this yesterday in Baltimore. Definitely does not have the same concerns re: the Kurosawa film, but is very interested in the friendship between King and Christopher and their chosen expanded family relationship. Also in the commodification and corporatization of hip-hop -- music of the streets. Denzel Washington and Jeffrey Wright are the biggest reasons to watch, with ASAP Rocky and Wendell Pierce's cameo not far behind. Lots of people in the theater (about 1/3 full) stood up to dance through the scenes where Eddie Palmieri was playing.