Black and White

Kids without guidance meets Hoop Dreams. A documentarian couple explores the allure of hip-hop culture for privileged white teens, focusing on a rising rap star with a dangerous past. Robert Downey Jr.'s improvisational energy elevates the film.

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James Toback directed Black and White in 1999. See James Toback's full filmography, where to start with James Toback, or where to go after you've seen everything by James Toback.

Black and White was released in 1999 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 98 minutes.