Friday (1995 film) was written by Ice Cube and DJ Pooh.
Ice Cube wanted to portray more than just the violence of daily life in South Central LA, he wanted to show the light hearted and fun aspects as well.
- It was filmed in 20 days
- Ice Cube’s outfit in the beginning of the film was the same outfit his character wore at the end of Boys in the Hood.
- It debuted at #2 in the box office while the soundtrack reached #1.
- It was late actor Michael Clarke Duncan’s first film role
- It is the origin of the phrase “Bye Felicia”
