CinemaOSMovie · 2018 · 1h 25m · R

American Dream/American Knightmare

Face to face with Suge Knight

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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.

Directed byAntoine Fuqua

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
EN
Released
December 21, 2018
Studios
Mythology EntertainmentShowtime Documentary FilmsWondros

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American Dream/American Knightmare (2018) Official Trailer | SHOWTIME Documentary

American Dream/American Knightmare (2018) Official Trailer | SHOWTIME Documentary

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Suge Knight

Suge Knight

Self

Antoine Fuqua

Antoine Fuqua

Self (interviewer)

Vanilla Ice

Vanilla Ice

Self (archive footage)

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Self (archive footage)

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur

Self (archive footage)

Creative team
Directed by
Antoine Fuqua
Antoine Fuqua
Produced by
Antoine Fuqua
Antoine Fuqua
Bradley J. Fischer
Bradley J. Fischer

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