The main story follows up-and-coming rapper Paper Boi (Brian Tyree Henry) and his manager and cousin Earn (Donald Glover). In Atlanta, Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, and Lakeith Stanfield play three friends trying to make it in the Atlanta rap scene. Stanfield has also played a lot of chill characters, and this is one of the few times he plays a character that you wouldn't mind smacking. Instead, Dope offers a fresh perspective on the varied personalities of black youth. It doesn't rely on the typical stereotypes that are often portrayed in films about high crime neighborhoods. While Sanfield's role isn't big in this film, the movie overall gives a unique look at black teens growing up in rough neighborhoods. Lakeith Stanfield has a small role in the movie as Marquis, one of the high school bullies. Dope isn’t all drama as it effortlessly blends comedy into these very real and scary situations.ĭespite the serious nature of Dope, the film takes a hopeful approach to its events, and keeps things comedic from start to finish. Rick Famuyiwa directs this coming of age adventure that displays the struggles of growing up, especially in a dangerous neighborhood. Malcolm (Shameik Moore) is the main protagonist, a kid just trying to survive high school and get into Harvard. Dope follows three high school nerds as they become involved in the drug business.
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