4K: Menace II Society (Criterion Collection)

Set in L.A.'s South Central 'hood, this explosive drama centers on Kaydee "Caine" Lawson (Tyrin Turner), a troubled youth so deeply involved with his friends in the lifestyle of robbery, drug dealing, and murder that he can't get out. When he finally finds hope with a level-headed girlfriend, Ronnie (Jada Pinkett), who wants to help him, tragedy ensues. Larenz Tate, Samuel L. Jackson, and Glenn Plummer co-star in this electrifying first effort from the Hughes Brothers. Director's cut; 97 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English DTS HD 7.1 Master Audio, DTS HD stereo Surround Master Audio; Subtitles: English (SDH); audio commentary by the Hughes Brothers; featurette; interviews; deleted scenes; storyboards; theatrical trailer; essay. Two-disc set.