by F. Gary Gray. 1995. US. 97 min.
Guest presented by Shaka King.
Two buddies in South Central Los Angeles have one day to pay the local bully the money he’s owed or they’re dead. The debut feature of legendary music video director F. Gary Gray, this iconic stoner comedy was cowritten by Ice Cube who stars alongside Chris Tucker.
Friday is guest presented by Shaka King as part of FLICKER POINTS, a series for young movie lovers. This screening is free for people ages 15-19.
Post-screening discussion with Shaka King.
Rockaway Film Festival would like to thank VBX™~Vernam Basin Terminal for generously hosting us at the Arverne and Annex Cinemas in addition to BBX™~Barbadoes Basin Terminal for contributing to such.
We are proud to be sponsored by Blundstone®, Istic Illic Pictures, and NYC Ferry. Rockaway Film Festival made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Rockaway Film Festival is funded in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Art. We receive additional support from Queens Borough President Donovan Richards.