Director: Vondie Curtis-Hall
Co-stars: Lynn Whitfield, Lee Thompson Young, Brenda Bazinet

Jamie's character: Stan 'Tookie' Williams. Foxx seems to shine in biopics, and he takes over the ruthless gangleader's role fabulously.

Up to this point in his career, Foxx had been called that ambiguous word used to slot actors working seemingly below their potential: underrated.

His versatility in this powerful portrayal makes it impossible to overlook him after this. The actor was nominated for a Golden Globe for this film.