Dope (2015) — Screenplay
A geeky high schooler in Inglewood must navigate a drug deal gone wrong to secure his future and stay true to himself.
- Written by
- Rick Famuyiwa
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Crime
- Length
- 121 pages
This script balances a rapid-fire comedic tone with a grounded coming-of-age arc, making it a great study in tonal control. Study how Famuyiwa uses Malcolm's internal voice and specific cultural details to build a world that feels both authentic and heightened, and how the inciting incident at the party sets up a propulsive chain of events with clear stakes.
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