Review of New Jack City (1991) by Raynard J — 22 Oct 2007

How the crack epidemic hit the black community. I remember this and Boyz in the Hood comming out around the same time but Boyz in the Hood can't touch this one.

This review of New Jack City (1991) was written by Raynard J on 22 Oct 2007.

New Jack City has generally received positive reviews.

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