Macbeth in Compton
Macbeth in Compton

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Macbeth in Compton

2025
Movie
20 min
English

In Macbeth in Compton, Lady M, once a feared street rapper, ignites her partner’s ambition to take out King Duncan and seize the throne of their block. Over a night charged with lust, manipulation, and raw Shakespearean verse, the couple plots Duncan’s murder while visions of power consume them. When the moment comes, Mac hesitates, but the struggle turns deadly—leaving him crowned in blood and haunted by what he’s done.

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Director: Kenneth "Ken" JohnsonGenres: Drama, Crime, Thriller

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A modern adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth,' set in Compton, California. The story follows a young street hustler who, influenced by prophecy and his ambitious girlfriend, embarks on a violent path to power within the local drug trade.

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