Once upon a time in South Central L.A. ... It ain't no fairy tale.

Three friends growing up in South Central Los Angeles navigate a neighborhood plagued by violence, unemployment, and crime, each responding differently to the harsh realities of street life. As tragedy strikes close to home, their friendship, choices, and hopes for a better future are put to the ultimate test.

Cast & crew

John Singleton

Director

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Tré Styles

Laurence Fishburne

Furious Styles

Ice Cube

Doughboy

Morris Chestnut

Ricky Baker

Angela Bassett

Reva Styles

Nia Long

Brandi

Tyra Ferrell

Mrs. Baker

Regina King

Shalika

M

Meta King

Brandi's Mom

Whitman Mayo

The Old Man

H

Hudhail Al-Amir

S.A.T. Man

L

Lloyd Avery II

Knucklehead #2

M

Miya McGhee

Female Club Member

Lexie Bigham

Mad Dog

K

Kenneth A. Brown

Little Chris

N

Nicole Brown

Brandi Age 10

C

Ceal

Sheryl

D

Darneicea Corley

Keisha

John Cothran

Lewis Crump

N

Na'Blonka Durden

Trina