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I Tried

2007 · 90 min Drama
7.4 / 10 · TMDB

Krayzie, Layzie, and Wish, three young rappers from Cleveland, pour their souls into the studio daily, clinging to their raw talent. Their dream is to escape the street's relentless cycle, but destiny denies them that fateful audition with the legendary Eazy-E. Instead of a breakthrough, they face a grinding series of tough choices, where each day is a fight for survival and a test of their brotherhood. The film maps the fragile line between nearly grasped fame and a reality that can crush any ambition.

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Year 2007
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Rich Newey
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.4/10 (6 votes)

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More than an alternate biography, this is a dissection of the hip-hop dream itself, stripped of its defining break. The gritty, early-2000s aesthetic and a tense soundtrack immerse you in a world where raw talent is no guarantee of a way out.

What lingers after the credits is a surprisingly philosophical meditation on the cost of 'almost' and the roads not taken. The iconic track 'I Tried' resonates with a newfound, raw poignancy. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Rich Newey

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Grainy film stock, the muted light of the studio, the crushing quiet of missed chances.

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