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'Straight Outta Compton' director F. Gary Gray; Comedian Jen Kirkman's audio diary; What is Acorn TV?
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'Straight Outta Compton' director F. Gary Gray; Comedian Jen Kirkman's audio diary; What is Acorn TV?

F. Gary Gray dealt with drama both on and off set to get his vision right for "Straight Outta Compton"; comedian Jen Kirkman takes us backstage at Outside Lands Fest; it's got an Emmy nomination but what the hell is Acorn TV?

The N.W.A. bio pic "Straight Outta Compton" directed by F. Gary Gray
The N.W.A. bio pic "Straight Outta Compton" directed by F. Gary Gray
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F. Gary Gray dealt with drama both on and off set to get his vision right for "Straight Outta Compton"; comedian Jen Kirkman takes us backstage at Outside Lands Fest; it's got an Emmy nomination but what the hell is Acorn TV?

'Straight Outta Compton' director worked with Dr. Dre, Ice Cube and Eazy-E's widow to tell it like it is
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The meteoric rise of N.W.A. is a classic American dream story. But "Straight Outta Compton” was not an easy film to get off the ground.
Comedian Jen Kirkman's backstage experience at Outside Lands Festival
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Comedian Jen Kirkman takes a recorder backstage at Outside Lands Festival and captures what goes on behind the scenes at one of the biggest festivals in the U.S.