Though this controversial film is intended to be an accurate portrayal of life on the streets during the drug wars of the late 1970’s, its success at doing so prevents it from being family-approved. The graphic and intense violence, nudity and numerous profanities tell the dramatic based-on-a-true-story of a young Africa-American orphan caught up in the quest to become a “gangster-rapper” on the streets of New York City, only to realize years later, with the birth of his own son, that he is not immortal and the tragic consequences of his past choices may destroy his only shot at family.