In 2001 , Savidge wrote and produced '' Welcome to Death Row '' , a documentary about Death Row Records , which was later turned into a book of the same name . He is known for his works in the restored version of '' The Harder They Come '' ( restored in 2006 ) and '' Straight Outta Compton '' ( 2015 ) , for which he co-wrote the original draft of the screenplay and also served as one of its executive producers . His 2001 documentary '' Welcome to Death Row '' was shopped as a feature length sequel to '' Straight Outta Compton '' on the heels of its success , and Savidge received a nomination for Best Original Screenplay at the 88th Academy Awards
88th Academy Awards
88th Academy Awards
S. Leigh Savidge