The film "Dope" is set in Compton, California and follows the main character Malcolm. The opening scenes establish the production company as Universal Studios and feature an engaging bass guitar tune that builds suspense. Through close-up shots of objects in Malcolm's room, viewers learn about his interests, and a scene shows him having breakfast with his mother in the living room while mid shots are used throughout to move the story forward at a slow pace that builds to faster editing to create a feeling of excitement for the audience.