Dope (2015)
Release Year: 2015
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Um Deslize Perigoso, Kábszer, Наркотик
Director: Rick Famuyiwa
Writer: Rick Famuyiwa
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Forest Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi
Co-Producer: Caron Veazey, David Grace, Mimi Valdés
Executive Producer: David Lonner, Michael Y. Chow, Pharrell Williams, Rick Famuyiwa
Companies: IamOTHER Entertainment, Revolt Films, Significant Productions
Budget: 7.000.000
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Keywords
Keywords: california, coming of age, drugs, geek, harvard university, high school student, hip-hop, inglewood, los angeles, california
Story
Malcolm, a high school student and geek from a tough neighborhood in Inglewood, Los Angeles, juggles college applications while maintaining his nerdy persona. An unexpected invitation to an underground party changes his life when he and his friends, Jib and Diggy, become entangled in a dangerous adventure involving drugs, crime, and self-discovery. Malcolm's journey takes him from being a geek to finding his true identity.
Summary
Dope is a coming-of-age comedy-drama that explores the transformation of Malcolm, a high school student navigating life in Inglewood, Los Angeles. The film delves into themes of identity, self-discovery, and the struggle of growing up amidst adversity. Despite being from a tough neighborhood, Malcolm dreams of attending Harvard University. His life takes an unexpected turn when he and his friends attend an underground party, leading them down a path filled with danger and self-realization.
