'The studio has not solicited enhanced security for theaters who will begin showing it this weekend, but has partnered with those exhibitors who have requested support for their locations.' 'The film has been seen by thousands of people at hundreds of screenings, all of which have happened without incident.
In a statement to Variety, a spokesman for Universal said: 'Universal is proud of our association with Straight Outta Compton, which portrays the rise of five talented young men from underprivileged and oppressed backgrounds into one of the most influential music groups in modern history. Universal Pictures did not say what prompted the additional security measures. Universal Pictures is reimbursing movie theaters for the trouble of installing their own safety measures, according to multiple reports.Īccording to the Wall Street Journal, 'The unusual step was prompted by a combination of recent attacks against moviegoers, continuing racial tensions across the country and the rap biopic’s gang-oriented subject matter.'
Uniformed Los Angeles police officers maintained a visible presence outside the premiere and its after-party next door.
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