Hustle and Flow (2005)
Año de lanzamiento: 2005
Nación: United States
Alternative Title: Hustle & Flow, Ritmo de un sueño, Ritmo de Um Sonho, Nyomulj és nyerj!, Il colore della musica, Pod prad, Суета и движение, Sahne Atesi
Director: Craig Brewer
Writer: Craig Brewer
Producción & Género
Productor: Producer: John Singleton, Stephanie Allain
Executive Producer: Dwight Williams
Compañías: Paramount Vantage, MTV Films
Género: Hood Film, Musical Film
Budget: 8.000.000
Palabras clave
Palabras clave: drug dealer, career, baby, rap music, hip-hop, midlife crisis, rapper, biting, blunt, shocking, desperate, anxious, egotistical, derogatory, foreboding
Historia
Hustle and Flow follows DJay (Terrence Howard), a Memphis pimp who dreams of becoming a hip-hop artist. When his prostitute girlfriend Nola (Taraji P. Henson) becomes pregnant, she decides to leave her life behind and move to California with her new boyfriend. This prompts DJay to reevaluate his lifestyle and pursue his musical ambitions as a way out of the pimp game. He partners with a struggling musician named Key (Anthony Mackie) and they record an album together. The process is challenging, but ultimately rewarding as it allows DJay to confront his past mistakes and express his emotions through music.
Resumen
Directed by Craig Brewer in 2005, Hustle and Flow is a hood film that blends the musical genre with a gritty, realistic portrayal of life on the streets. The movie explores themes of redemption, self-discovery, and the power of artistic expression as DJay navigates his journey from pimp to rapper. Set against the backdrop of Memphis' underground hip-hop scene, Hustle and Flow offers a raw and honest look at the struggles faced by its characters.
