Compton in C Minor (2009)

Name: Compton in C Minor
Director: Ava DuVernay
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2009-01-01
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Director: Ava DuVernay

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'Compton in C Minor' is a meditation on the gang capital of the world from a hometown girl's point of view. Frustrated by negative portrayals of the inner-city, director Ava DuVernay challenged herself to capture Compton in only two hours and present whatever she found. The results touch on everything from unemployment to entrepreneurship, from graffiti to pride of ownership. The short documentary ends with an inspiring spectacle that will cause you to rethink your stereotypes of this community.

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Ava DuVernay's 2009 documentary 'Compton in C Minor' offers a thought-provoking and visually striking portrayal of the inner-city community, challenging stereotypes and highlighting the resilience and pride of its residents.