Afrika Bambaataa
Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, is an American disc jockey, rapper, songwriter and producer. He is notable for releasing a series of genre-defining electro tracks in the 1980s that influenced the development of hip hop culture.
Beastie Boys Story
as Self (archive footage)Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of...
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Beat Street
as uncreditedAn aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show...
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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
as SelfSOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the...
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The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
as SelfFeaturing inverviews from: Afrika Bambaataa, Ashford & Simpson, Jackson Browne, Kim Burell,...
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NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
as SelfNew York City, 1977 - It was a time when the city had fallen into decay, with too few jobs,...
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Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
as SelfThis music special is dedicated to dispelling the prejudices associated with the HIV infection...
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Sample This
as uncreditedA documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the...
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808
as SelfThe inspiring story of the Roland TR808, from the creation of Planet Rock which established it...
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And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
as SelfThe film documents the development of hip hop culture since its inception in the 1970s. With...
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The Work of Director Chris Cunningham
as Car Park AttendantBritish director Chris Cunningham has drawn acclaim for groundbreaking music videos for the...
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Modulations
as SelfLess a documentary than a primer on all electronic music. Featuring interviews with nearly every...
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The Show
as SelfA documentary about the culture of hip-hop. Through interviews with some of hip-hops biggest...
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Bombin'
as SelfFirst broadcast in 1987 on the UK's Channel 4, Bombin' is a documentary about Afrika Bambaataa's...
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James Brown: Soul Survivor
as uncreditedJames Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent,...
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Leftfield: A Final Hit
as uncreditedA collection of music videos from celebrated British electronic band Leftfield.
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Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
as HimselfBeat This: A Hip-Hop History is a 1984 BBC documentary film about hip-hop culture, directed by...
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5 Sides of a Coin
as Himself"5 Sides of a Coin" is a comprehensive overview of the worldwide cultural movement of Hip-Hop.
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One World, One Voice
as SelfAn extraordinary music special is the climax to One World week. The brainchild of ex-10cc...
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Hip Hop Story from Croatia
as HimselfA documentary film about Hip Hop scene in Croatia.
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Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat
as uncreditedRap music has articulated a black aesthetic that is influencing pop culture around the world....
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The Freshest Kids
as uncreditedFrom the Boogie Down Bronx and beyond, the history of the b-boy.
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Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
as uncreditedBourdain travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate...
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Hip Hop Evolution
as SelfHip-Hop today is a global culture that has changed music, dance, fashion, language —and even...
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The Hip Hop Years
as SelfThe Hip Hop Years is a three part series of one hour television documentaries, made for Channel...
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