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Interview with Omar Epps and Sascha Penn, POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN
4 minutes Posted Nov 15, 2022 at 6:16 pm.
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From Creator #SaschaPenn and #50Cent, #RaisingKanan follows young Kanan in the 90s. As much as it is about the drug trade, it's also about family and music and the struggles that come with all three.
One thing that stood out to me about this excellent series is the attention to detail with the time period. Several times while watching it - I had memories of owning, or people I knew owning - pieces of clothing and jewelry of that era. It was incredibly realistic, and puts into perspective just how much things have changed in that respect over the years.
But some things never change, and concerning the relationships on the show that is also an aspect that pulls one in while watching. The conflicts between family members, the revelations, lies, loyalty, backstabbing. All things that are as relatable today as they were hundreds and thousands of years ago.
There's a Shakespearean component to the series as well, with the high-drama and stakes taking on an operatic tone.
In this interview, #OmarEpps and Sascha discuss what goes into making all of that come to life. The series has been renewed for a third season
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