Abiodun Oyewole
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Hustlers Convention
2015-01-01
Hustlers Convention
Overview: The story of Sport and Spoon - two young hustlers who attend the eponymous convention, only to get tangled up in a financial disagreement that leads to a shootout, police chase and finishes with Sport on death row, weighing up what it all means. Taking its title from the album, the film blends archive photos with interviews and uses unique animated sequences set to the album. It portrays Hustlers Convention in its wider social context and Jalal's personal story as one of rap's undisputed pioneers.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-01-01
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The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
2011-04-01
The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
Overview: Examines the evolution of the Black Power Movement in US society from 1967 to 1975. It features footage of the movement shot by Swedish journalists in the United States during that period and includes the appearances of Angela Davis, Bobby Seale, Huey P. Newton, Eldridge Cleaver, and other activists, artists, and leaders central to the movement.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-04-01
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Solidarity
1992-01-01
Solidarity
Overview: Solidarity follows pioneering New Zealand rappers Upper Hutt Posse after they're invited to the United States by the Nation of Islam. They perform signature song 'E Tū' — about Māori resistance against oppression — and take their message of justice to Detroit community station WDTR. In New York, UHP are interviewed by veteran DJ Imhotep Gary Bryd. Later they meet Abiodun Oyewole, from rap pioneers The Last Poets. This is a street level view of urban artists spreading a message of Indigenous and Black unity, and social justice. Solidarity was directed by Rongotai Lomas and UHP lead vocalist Dean Hapeta.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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Harlem's Last Poet
Harlem's Last Poet
Overview: Abiodun Oyewole is known over the world as a member of the revolutionary group The Last Poets. What the world doesn't know is how Abiodun went from being a revolutionary poet to a revolutionary.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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From Scratch: The Birth of Hip Hop
2017-01-01
From Scratch: The Birth of Hip Hop
Overview: A deep exploration into the historical, cultural, political and musical elements that created the genre, featuring present-day conversations with music legends.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-01-01
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