Why 'Straight Outta Compton' isn't being shown in Compton

Straight Outta Compton, the recently released biopic on the rise of iconic rap outfit N.W.A, isn’t being shown in the town it is centered on. Why? Well, it actually isn’t a direct product of the Los Angeles Police Department protesting the film, but rather the simple fact that Compton doesn’t have a theater to show it in. 

Read more: Craig Owens featured on Dr. Dre’s final album

“It’s a low income area, it’s been heavily dis-invested in,” USC professor of sociology Manuel Pastor explains to CBS News, (via ConsequenceOfSound). “When you live in a community that doesn’t have that kind of retail, it’s a sign that the community is devalued and people within the community feel devalued.”

Dr. Dre is obviously aware of the area's current state, as proceeds from his LP, Compton: A Soundtrack, are going directly toward building an arts center for youth in the Compton community.

The film opened in theaters this past weekend, bringing in over $60 million at the box office.