Antoine Fuqua directs American Dream / American Knightmare; a documentary that provides an intimate and revealing portrait of Marion "Suge" Knight, the controversial co-founder of Death Row Records and former CEO of the label. The film delves into Knight's rise to power in the music industry during the 1990s, exploring his connections to hip-hop icons like Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre, as well as the East Coast-West Coast rivalry that dominated the era.

It also explores Knight's involvement in criminal activities and the dark side of his empire, including his climactic clashes with the law and allegations of violence. Through interviews with Knight, archival footage, and commentary from those close to him, the documentary offers a complex look at the contradictory nature of Knight's life and his impact on the music industry.