“Straight Outta Compton” had a smash opening weekend — making just over $60 million despite costing only $29 million to produce. But not a dime in Compton.

Still of Neil Brown Jr., Aldis Hodge, Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell and O'Shea Jackson Jr. in 'Straight Outta Compton.' Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures
Still of Neil Brown Jr., Aldis Hodge, Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell and O’Shea Jackson Jr. in ‘Straight Outta Compton.’ Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures
That’s because the city of nearly 100,000 has no movie theaters.

CBS Los Angeles, which first noted that factoid, quoted USC sociology professor Manuel Pastor as saying: “It’s a low income area; it’s been heavily dis-invested in. When you live in a community that doesn’t have that kind of retail, it’s a sign that the community is devalued and people within the community feel devalued.”

The gangsta rap film’s receipts set a valued record for the month, however.

“That number ranks as the fifth-biggest August opening in history and the biggest debut for an R-rated film during the month,” Variety reported.

A movie theater may be in Compton’s future, though. “Developers are talking about bringing an entertainment district to the city, including a 16-screen cinema,” CBS noted.

Meanwhile, social media mocked fears that “Outta” would being violence.

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