'' Roxanne Roxanne '' is a 2017 American drama film written and directed by Michael Larnell . It stars Chanté Adams , Mahershala Ali , Nia Long , Elvis Nolasco , Kevin Phillips and Shenell Edmonds . The film revolves around the life of rapper Roxanne Shante . It was screened in the U.S. Dramatic Competition section of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival
2017 Sundance Film Festival
2017 Sundance Film Festival
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