An Ode To 32 Years of Juice

Juice Movie

By: Camille Shanklin

Juice premiered on January 17th, 1992, and grossed 8.8 million dollars at the box office on its opening weekend. As we celebrate another year of this classic black film, we reflect on the iconic art that is Juice.

Juice Cast

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Juice is a thriller-drama directed and co-written by Ernest R. Dickerson, who also collaborated with director and filmmaker Spike Lee. Starring Roland Bishop (played by Tupac Shakur), Quincey “Q” (played by Omar Epps), Raheem (played by Kahlil Kain), and Steel (played by Jermaine Hopkins), the film follows four friends navigating through the world. After committing a robbery at Bodegas to gain respect in the hood, this crime only fueled Bishop's desire to obtain the Juice, especially after witnessing their friend Blizzard, recently released from prison, hold up a bar and get killed by the police.

Tupac, known as a Los Angeles Death Row Records rapper, became the “IT Guy” for Hollywood movies. Juice portrayed a dark depiction of how friendships can evolve from innocent fun to deadly egomaniacal tribulations. Tupac Shakur received high recognition for his outstanding performance as Bishop, marking his first movie and a starring role. He captivated audiences, staring at Q and saying,

“You remember that motherf*cker, ‘cause I’m the one y’all need to be worried about.”

— Bishop (Tupac Shakur)

Tupac's role created a dark persona that we weren't ready for. Juice remains a top-five favorite for many and continues to be a trending movie today. Featuring celebrities like Samuel L. Jackson, Queen Latifah, and Fab Five Freddy, Juice is guaranteed to captivate you as the characters are torn apart by tragedy and intentional disarray.

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