Written Analysis - Analysis 4

       In the movie “Straight Outta Compton”, there were several types of formula being used throughout the movie. The formula that was the most persistent was the Rags to Riches formula.  Before we jump into explaining what and how this formula works we first must understand what the term “formula” means in regards to popular culture and how it applies to our movie.  The definition of Formula is defined as; a set rule(s) used to determine the path or course of something staring from point A and ending at point B.  Movie and Television studios have used this basic formula to create some of the most classic works of art of our generation. 
         
      The movie “Straight Outta Compton” uses the popular rags to riches formula to tell us the story of the group N.W.A.. IN the movie the formula is laid out as such:

·         Find a group of inter city youth with talent being overlooked

·         Develop intercity youth talents and expose it to the masses

·         Encounter trials and tribulations associated with their talents verses road to success

·         Overcome these obstacles and hurtles to become a success story

Straight Outta Compton is based on the real life success story embodying this formula.  The group was comprised of five talented members from a gang and crime infested city that assembled and grew their talents as one.  Under the direction of the group’s founder Easy E. and their manager Jerry Heller they quickly become a force to be reckoned with.  But the road to fame wasn’t easy thy faced negative influences from their previous life styles and friends along with present opposition from Law Enforcement and main stream America’s backlash against what they stood for and were trying to achieve.  There was dissention within the group amongst its members and management which lead to the group separation but not before creating one of the most influential rap and hip hop groups of all time.  But from the ashes of the group’s demise arouse induvial success which lead to stardom and fame for each member of the group.

 

Reference :

Myint, B. "N.W.A.: Where Are They Now?" Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, 13 Aug.

2015. Web. 30 Jan. 2016.