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The documentary concerned the history of rap music and hip-hop culture in the United States, from its origins in the Bronx to mainstream stardom at the turn of the 20th century, to the present day. The documentary focuses a lens on the political aspects and ramifications of Hip-hop music in a reactionary culture. [3]
Rhyme & Reason is a 1997 documentary film about rap and hip hop.Documentary filmmaker Peter Spirer interviewed over 80 significant artists in rap and hip hop music. The film explores the history of hip hop culture, how rap evolved to become a major cultural voice (and a multi-billion dollar industry), and what the artists have to say about the music's often controversial images and reputation.
Scratch is a 2001 documentary film, directed and edited by Doug Pray. [1] The film explores the world of the hip-hop DJ from the birth of hip-hop when pioneering DJs began extending breaks on records, to the invention of scratching and beat juggling, to the more recent explosion of turntablism. Throughout the documentary, many artists explain ...
Review: “The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip-Hop and Sports” premiered at the 2023 Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival. Aug. 11, The post ESPN’s new documentary, ‘The Crossover ...
Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes is a 2006 documentary film written, produced, and directed by Byron Hurt. The documentary explores the issues of masculinity, violence, homophobia, and sexism in hip hop music and culture, through interviews with artists, academics, and fans. Hurt's activism in gender issues and his love of hip-hop caused him to ...
Beat This: A Hip-Hop History is a 1984 BBC documentary film about hip-hop culture, directed by Dick Fontaine. [1] The cast includes Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Kool Herc — the film includes footage from Herc's original dance parties — The Cold Crush Brothers, Jazzy Jay, Brim Fuentes, and The Dynamic Rockers. [2] It is narrated by Imhotep Gary Byrd.
Backstage (2000 film) Bad Rap (film) The Battle for L.A.: Footsoldiers, Vol. 1; Beat This: A Hip-Hop History; Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest; Beef (film) Beef II; Before They Were Dubz; Big Fun in the Big Town; Biggie & Tupac; Bouncing Cats; Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box
5 Sides of a Coin is a 2003 feature-length documentary by Canadian filmmaker Paul Kell about hip hop culture. The title references the five elements inherent to this culture, viz., emceeing, deejaying, b-boying (aka breakdancing), writing (i.e., graffiti or street art), and beatboxing. Each element is highlighted individually throughout the ...