'Juice' Turns 30: Take A Look The Film's Stars Then And Now
essence.comJuice, the feature film written and directed by Ernest R. Dickerson was released to a national audience. The movie would be well-received by critics, but as years passed the film would become so much more.
In what was not your typical coming-of-age film, it told the story of four Harlem youths trying to find their way in the world—by any means necessary.Juice launched the careers of young actors such as Omar Epps and Khalil Kain, and also gave audiences a glimpse into how special Tupac Shakur would become.
The film resonated with people of color everywhere, exploring themes of police harassment, poverty, gang activity and the flawed public school system.The film came to be known for its focus on hip-hop culture; the still growing genre that would eventually take the world by storm.
Outside of the movie’s main characters, Juice also featured prominent rap acts such as Special Ed, Doctor Dré & Ed Lover, Fab 5 Freddy, EPMD, Treach, and Flex Alexander.
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