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RZA returns for a third film with Cut Throat City, the rapper-turned-director’s latest project released late last year. With Cut Throat City, RZA turns to New Orleans in 2005, where citizens of the city’s Ninth Ward are reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.

Without the help promised by FEMA, Blink (Shameik Moore) and his three friends turn to crime, embarking on a high-stakes heist to steal money from people and companies like casinos that used their FEMA checks improperly. But their scheme doesn’t go unnoticed, and a corrupt city politician catches onto the crew and sends the police after them to shut down the whole operation.

It’s a gripping story about a true tragedy, but how much of Cut Throat City really happened? Here’s everything you need to know about Cut Throat City and the story behind the drama.

IS CUT THROAT CITY BASED ON A TRUE STORY?

While some components of Cut Throat City ring true to real life, not all of the story is ripped from the headlines. The severity of Hurricane Katrina and the specific affect on the citizens of the Ninth Ward are spot-on, but the story at the heat of Cut Throat City is not real. There was no specific group like Blink and his friends who set off on a crime spree, but government agencies like FEMA were heavily criticized for mishandling the natural disaster, which led to countless scams and fraud as individuals and businesses collected benefits they shouldn’t have received.

CUT THROAT CITY MOVIE: WHO STARS IN CUT THROAT CITY?

Cut Throat City is brimming with star power. The impressive cast features Euphoria‘s Keean Johnson, Spider-Man actor Shameik Moore and rapper T.I., plus Terrence Howard, Wesley Snipes and Ethan Hawke. Cut Throat City also stars Kat Graham, Demetrius Shipp Jr., Eiza González, Denzel Whitaker, Rob Morgan and more.

WHERE TO WATCH CUT THROAT CITY:

Right now, you can stream Cut Throat City on Netflix, or watch the movie for a deal on Amazon Prime Video, where it’s available to rent for just $0.99. You can also rent or buy the crime drama on Google Play, Microsoft, and YouTube.

Where to watch Cut Throat City