A 1999 American drama film written and directed by James Toback, dealing with a group of white high school students getting involved with the hip-hop crowd in NYC.
The Ensemble Cast includes Robert Downey Jr., Gaby Hoffmann, Jared Leto, Joe Pantoliano, Bijou Phillips, Brooke Shields, Mike Tyson, Elijah Wood, Scott Caan, James Handy, Ben Stiller, and the members of the Wu-Tang Clan.
It was released on September 4, 1999.
Tropes for the film:
- As Himself: Mike Tyson makes an appearance.
- Brett Ratner also appears as himself, as Sam Donager meets him and tells him he liked his movie, Rush Hour.
- Big Applesauce: Takes place in New York City, especially in Harlem.
- The Beard: Sam is this to her husband, Terry, who is gay.
- Tagline: "2 races 1 story".
