Menace II Society

UPC: 794043125621

Studio: New Line Home Video

MPAA Rating: R   Contains:[Graphic Violence, Adult Situations, Strong Sexual Content, Not For Children, Profanity, Substance Abuse]

Summary: This debut offering from twin brothers Albert and Allen Hughes was one of the most critically-acclaimed urban crime films to appear in the wake of John Singleton's influential Boyz N the Hood. Set in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, the film is narrated by 18-year-old Caine (Tyrin Turner), a drug dealer and car thief who lives with his religious grandparents. After graduating from high school, Caine shows no ambition beyond hanging out with his friends, so his grandparents kick him out. Among his other troubles are his best friend O-Dog (Larenz Tate), a vicious thug hunted by the police, and the friends and family of the girl Caine got pregnant and then turned his back on. Perhaps the lone positive influence in his sphere is Ronnie (Jada Pinkett), a single parent struggling to raise her young son without the boy falling prey to the 'hood mentality. When their friendship becomes a love affair, Ronnie tries desperately to convince Caine to move with her to Atlanta; soon afterward, he is shot and nearly dies. After recovering, he accepts Ronnie's offer, but tragedy strikes as they pack their van in preparation to leave. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi

Category: Drama

Awards: Best First Feature – Independent Spirit Awards Best First Feature – Independent Spirit Awards Best Actor – Independent Spirit Awards Best Cinematography – Independent Spirit Awards

Features: Commentary by the Hughes Brothers, costars Larenz Tate and Ryan Williams, producer Dann Scott and screenwriter Tyger Williams
New featurette Gansta Vision: Making Menace II Society
Hughes Brothers interview
Theatrical trailer

Menace II Society

Format: DVD

Release Date: 09/08/2009

Audio: DD-EX Dolby Digital Surround EX (simulated 6.1)

Runtime: 97 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English

Subtitles: Spanish,French

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Disc #1 -- Menace II Society
1. Unplanned Robbery [3:31]
2. Turned on to Trouble [3:31]
3. First-Time Killing [2:51]
4. Caine's Occupations [3:46]
5. Graduation Night [4:27]
6. Drive-By [3:23]
7. Do You Care? [4:58]
8. Retribution [5:18]
9. Nothing Owed, Not Needed [5:55]
10. Caught in the Act [4:46]
11. Teed-Off Triggerman [1:35]
12. Interrogation [3:54]
13. Better Me Than the Cops [4:26]
14. Playing Mack Daddy [3:41]
15. Mr. Butler [4:37]
16. Relocated by the Cops [3:20]
17. Ronnie's Plans [4:08]
18. Going-Away Plans [3:24]
19. Caine's Decision [2:39]
20. Man Enough? [3:06]
21. Pernell's Request [3:52]
22. Cast Out [3:06]
23. Moving Day [3:17]
24. Catches Up With You [3:17]
25. End Credits [6:27]

Cast and Crew: Marilyn Coleman  Actor 
Arnold Johnson  Actor 
Toshi Toda  Actor 
Khandi Alexander  Actor 
Nancy Cheryl Davis  Actor 
James Pickens, Jr.  Actor 
Yo-Yo  Actor 
Chad Dowdell  Actor 
Robert Gonzales  Actor 
Brandon Hammond  Actor 
Mike Kelly  Actor 
Christopher M. Brown  Actor 
Anthony Johnson  Actor 
Julian Roy Doster  Actor 
Tony Valentino  Actor 
Saafir  Actor 
Eugene Lee  Actor 
Reginald Ballard  Actor 
Clifton Gonzalez Gonzalez  Actor 
Clifton Powell  Actor 
Rolando Molina  Actor 
Michael Bennett  Producer 
Albert Hughes  Director 
Albert Hughes  Screenwriter 
Allen Hughes  Director 
Allen Hughes  Screenwriter 
Kevin Moreton  Executive Producer 
Darin Scott  Producer 
Tyger Williams  Screenwriter 
QDIII  Composer (Music Score) 
Tyrin Turner  Actor 
Jada Pinkett Smith  Actor 
Vonte Sweet  Actor 
Larenz Tate  Actor 
Ryan Williams  Actor 
Samuel L. Jackson  Actor 
Charles S. Dutton  Actor 
Glenn Plummer  Actor 
Bill Duke  Actor 

Country: USA