Rewind with Ellen hosts Ellen J. Wanjiru and Rougét Carter discuss crime thriller “Respect the Jux” written and directed by G.H. Goba and executive produced by Pusha T. The film, based on true events, tells the story of Cat (Jaime Lincoln Smith) — a corrupted young man that ventures to the United States in quest of the American dream which he finds doesn’t exist. After attempting to accomplish his mission for wealth in accordance to what is considered the right way, he finds himself impoverished and in despair. Soon he is triggered and returns to his old ways and sparks the drama between friends, enemies, lover, cops, and robbers. Looking for a solution and an out to his problems, Cat forms the gang he once belonged to in his home country with one thing in mind, obtaining wealth. “Respect the Jux” is the age-old struggle between the good, the bad, betrayal, love, and success. By any means. Watch RWE episode 24 below!
“Respect the Jux” made its world premiere on May 6th 2022 across all Pay Preview Platforms ( Prime Video, HBO Now, Apple, Google Play, etc.). Casted by industry legend Winsome Sinclair (Belly, Nappily Ever After), the film also features rising star Ciera Payton (The Walking Dead, The Oval) and veteran entertainers: Tony Sirico (Sopranos, Goodfellas, Bronx Tale), Robert Constanzo (Pulp Fiction, Die Hard 2), Tobias Truvillion (Seburg, Hitch), Ed Lover and rapper Vado.
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