Ron Stallworths life story is hard to believe.
A black cop infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan?
Spike Lee and Jordan Peele thought so as well.
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The film was released in select cities Friday, tocritical acclaimandsolid box office numbers.
While the story seems made for a big-screen adaptation, it wasnt immune to some classic Hollywood tweaking.
Stallworths partner in the book is also not Jewish, and is referred to only as Chuck.
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The character represents corruption and racism within the police force.
Landers does not exist in the book, though Stallworth does encounter a fair share of prejudice.
Eventually, Connie attempts to make those dreams a reality.
