The Defiant Ones -

: The men are literally chained together at the wrist. To survive their flight through swamps and backwoods, they are forced to cooperate despite their deep-seated mutual hatred.

The 2017 HBO docu-series directed by borrows the title to frame the "true story" of an equally unlikely partnership between music moguls Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre . The Defiant Ones

: The film was a critical and commercial success, earning nine Oscar nominations. It is credited with helping solidify Sidney Poitier as a major Hollywood icon and a spokesperson for Black empowerment. : The men are literally chained together at the wrist

Directed by , The Defiant Ones (1958) is a foundational "message picture" that used a high-concept thriller premise to confront American racism. Directed by , The Defiant Ones (1958) is

: Critics praised the documentary for not shying away from its subjects' flaws, including Dre’s history of violence and the duo's eventual transition from industry disruptors to massive corporate figures.