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Felix Gary Gray (born July 17, 1969) is an American director and producer. Gray began his career as a director on numerous critically acclaimed and award-winning music videos, including "It Was a Good Day" by Ice Cube, "Natural Born Killaz" by Dr. Dre and Ice Cube, "Keep Their Heads Ringin'" by Dr. Dre, "Waterfalls" by TLC, and "Ms. Jackson" by Outkast. Gray made his feature-film directorial debut with the comedy Friday (1995). He has since directed the films Set It Off (1996), The Negotiator (1998), The Italian Job (2003), Be Cool (2005), Law Abiding Citizen (2009), and Straight Outta Compton (2015). He also directed the eighth instalment of the Fast & Furious franchise, The Fate of the Furious (2017), which is one of the highest-grossing films of all time. Description above from the Wikipedia article F. Gary Gray, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Set against the backdrop of 1980s Los Angeles, Ruthless chronicles the extraordinary life of Eric "Eazy-E" Wright, a young hustler with a dream to change the world through music. Born into poverty and surrounded by violence, Eazy-E's journey is fraught with challenges from the start. But fueled by his passion for hip-hop and unwavering determination, he forms N.W.A. alongside Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, DJ Yella, and MC Ren, revolutionizing the music industry with their unapologetic portrayal of street life. As N.W.A. rises to fame with hits like "Straight Outta Compton" and "F**k tha Police," Eazy-E becomes both a symbol of defiance and a lightning rod for controversy. Battling against censorship, police harassment, and internal conflicts within the group, he navigates the treacherous waters of fame while remaining true to his roots and his vision. However, Eazy-E's journey is not without its personal struggles. From his tumultuous relationships to his battle with HIV/AIDS, Ruthless delves deep into the complexities of his life, exploring the man behind the music and the enduring legacy he left behind.
