Summer Nights Movie: Hustle & Flow

AUGUST 7
Hustle & Flow (R 2005, DVD)
Directed by Craig Brewer, starring Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, and Taryn Manning
Running Time: 116 mins.

Image courtesy of PHOTOFEST.

Memphis pimp and aspiring emcee, DJay springs into action upon hearing news that rap star Skinny Black will be in the area. With the help of his friends, DJay works to put together an album he can share with Black. This Oscar winner was shot in gritty 16 mm, and was picked up for distribution after its first screening at the Sundance Film Festival in 2005.

Summer Nights promotional support provided by 92.3 WTTS.
Hustle & Flow sponsored by IPL.