"New Jack City" is a 1991 crime drama film directed by Mario Van Peebles. The story follows the rise and fall of a drug lord named Nino Brown, played by Wesley Snipes, who builds a powerful cocaine empire in 1980s New York City. The film explores themes of crime, addiction, and the impact of the drug trade on urban communities. The movie also features notable performances from Ice-T as a police officer and Chris Rock as a crack addict. "New Jack City" is recognized for its portrayal of the crack epidemic and has become a significant cultural reference in discussions about drugs and crime in America.