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This is about as real as it gets... racism worst then or now? I would say then. I grew up in that era and this is exactly what I saw. - I'm not black, either. Compton was a peaceful community as depicted. It has gone through its ups and downs. With a mostly Hispanic demographic now (2025) it is a nicer neighborhood than it was in the 80s & 90s. It is obvious also the writers are black.

If you wanna watch something with a better more fitting character acting go watch ABSENTIA. I have worked with hundreds of investigators and none have the condescending manner this woman has. Having as much "experience" as she does, I would expect a seasoned Detective would have professionalism in demeanor and approach to whoever he/she interacts with. I'm telling you... go watch ABSENTIA instead.

I'm a recently retired 100% combat-disabled Veteran. I served for nearly 25 years, all Active Duty. I have a poop-ton of deployments to 4 COCOMs, 10 years in SOF and 2 in SMUs. PTSD comes in different forms and attacks without warning. This film does have several accuracies as well unreal depictions of it. The comaradie shown is true, 100%. There is no greater bond, no greater love, than the one born in combat. I love every single one of my foxhole brothers, and sisters. That said, seeing them die is what I have attributed my PTSD to. It's not just from seeing death, but other events I experienced. My physical injuries are less painful than the memories in my head. This film made me cry and there are literally ZERO sad scenes. As I write this my eyes are tearing up. The acting is terrible but the plot is what makes it worthy of watching. I'm not so sure a Veteran would say he/she enjoyed this movie or say it's real, but to some civilians it may give a perspective of what society looks like from a Veterans peephole.