‘Straight Outta Compton’ is playing in theaters everywhere except Compton.
According to CBS Los Angeles, “Straight Outta Compton” is not playing in Compton because apparently, Compton doesn’t have a single movie theater.
‘Straight Outta Compton’ leads the box office after making over $50 million. The movie depicts the late 1980s rise of gangsta rap group N.W.A.
“It’s a low income area, it’s been heavily dis-invested in,” USC professor of sociology Manuel Pastor said. “When you live in a community that doesn’t have that kind of retail, it’s a sign that the community is devalued and people within the community feel devalued.”
Compton may not stay theater-free for long. Developers in Los Angeles are talking about bringing an entertainment district to the city which woud include 16-screen movie theater. In addition, Dr. Dre, who co-produced the movie, said he plans to donate royalties from his album “Compton” to create a new arts and entertainment center for children in Los Angeles, California.
