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Untold stories behind the culturedefining and...Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music 2025
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.
An examination of the life and...SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) 2025
An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.
In his short lifetime J Dilla...The Legacy of J Dilla 2023
In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn't his accolades come sooner?
Today youre more likely to go...Survivor's Guide to Prison 2018
Today, you're more likely to go to prison in the United States than anywhere else in the world. So in the unfortunate case it should happen to you - this is the Survivors Guide to Prison.
Exploring the social impact of what...Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives 2015
Exploring the social impact of what The Source Magazine in 1998 voted, "The Best Hip Hop Radio Show Of All-Time." The documentary film is the story of quirky friends who became unlikely legends by engaging their listeners and breaking the biggest rap artists ever.
Time Is Illmatic is a feature...Nas: Time Is Illmatic 2014
Time Is Illmatic is a feature length documentary film that delves deep into the making of Nas' 1994 debut album, Illmatic, and the social conditions that influenced its creation.
A documentary that explores the challenges...What Difference Does It Make? 2014
A documentary that explores the challenges that a life in music can bring.
A provocative look into the sevenyear...Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ 2012
A provocative look into the seven-year history of the series that gave hip hop a voice and broke color barriers, integrating MTV with rap. "Yo! MTV Raps" premiered on August 6, 1988 with hosts Fab 5 Freddy, Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and shaped the careers of many of today’s hip hop superstars, while simultaneously making groundbreaking strides in introducing hip hop to the mainstream.
Having forged a 20year run as...Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest 2011
Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as 'A Tribe Called Quest' have kept a generation hungry for more of their groundbreaking music since their much publicized breakup in 1998. Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows the band to this day. He explores what's next for, what many claim, are the pioneers of alternative rap.
Documenting the rise and finite career...The Minnie Riperton Story 2009
Documenting the rise and finite career of late R&B recording artist Minnie Riperton.
The story of sex violence race...
The Hip Hop Project is the...The Hip Hop Project 2006
The Hip Hop Project is the dynamic and inspirational story of a group of New York City teenagers who transform their life stories into powerful works of art, using hip hop as a vehicle for self-development and personal discovery. The film traces the evolution of this award-winning outreach program developed by Kazi, a formerly homeless teenager turned youth mentor. After four years of collaboration, the group produced a powerful and thought-provoking album that provides a revealing look at their lives. In contrast to all the negative attention focused on hip hop and rap music, this is a story of hope, healing and the realization of dreams.
Fired from his job a former...
A story which centers around Dave...
Elijah has been bounced from group...Prison Song 2001
Elijah has been bounced from group home to group home throughout his turbulent young life. What has sustained him is his art. After a promised scholarship is taken away, Elijah ends up in a fight that result in the death of another boy. Now, sentenced to a minimum of fifteen years, the young man must find a way to keep his soul alive behind bars or turn into a hardened bitter criminal.
A struggling construction worker and an...Disappearing Acts 2000
A struggling construction worker and an aspiring musician find themselves falling in love.
Janet Jackson performs live at New...
A film about the Tibetan Freedom...Free Tibet 1998
A film about the Tibetan Freedom Concert in San Francisco in 1996.
A study in the world of...Rhyme & Reason 1997
A study in the world of hip-hop, done mostly with interviews, in order to see why it is as popular as it is today and what the future holds.
Still grieving after the murder of...Poetic Justice 1993
Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss. Unable to get to Oakland to attend a convention because of her broken-down car, Justice gets a lift with her friend, Iesha, and Iesha's postal worker boyfriend, Chicago. Along for the ride is Chicago's co-worker, Lucky, to whom Justice grows close after some initial problems. But is she ready to open her heart again?
