Chuck D
Biography: Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, better known by his stage name Chuck D, is an American rapper, author, and producer. He helped create politically and socially conscious rap music in the mid-1980s as the leader of the rap group Public Enemy.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 01, 1960
Deathday: N/A
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Sign the Show
2023-01-20
Sign the Show
Overview: Sign The Show: Deaf Culture, Access and Entertainment is a feature-length documentary providing insight into Deaf culture and the quest for access to entertainment. It brings together entertainers, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HOH) community, and American Sign Language interpreters to discuss accessibility at live performances in a humorous, heartfelt, and insightful way.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-01-20
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For NYC
2020-06-01
For NYC
Overview: Noel Ashman and Damon Dash direct a collection of favorite quotes from high profile artists, recorded on their smart phones, in their homes during quarantine to give Nyc a boost in these hard times and to raise money for NYC residents struggling with the covid19 pandemic.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-06-01
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Fuck
2006-11-10
Fuck
Overview: A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-11-10
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Big Pun: The Legacy
2009-09-01
Big Pun: The Legacy
Overview: His rhymes caught the attention of millions. His flow is un-matched by any. His story is captivating and triumphant. "Big Pun: The Legacy" chronicles the life of the Grammy Nominated artist "Big Pun" aka Christopher Rios, a Puerto Rican from the Bronx who made history by becoming the first Latino rapper to sell over a million records.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-01
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Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004-12-28
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Overview: While Ron Burgundy's rivalry with Veronica Corningstone escalates quickly, a group of unprofessional thieves better known as 'The Alarm Clock' try to make the truth known, whatever that may mean...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-12-28
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Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story
2016-05-21
Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story
Overview: Narrated by Public Enemy's Chuck D, the documentary traverses Haywood's life from his humble beginnings in Mississippi raised by a single mother to his induction into the NBA Hall of Fame. Basketball provided him a way out and in foregoing college to play hoops, he irrevocably changed the rules of how the game was played from the very top echelons of the NBA. As a 20-year old former Olympian, Haywood sue the NBA for the right to turn pro without finishing college. The case went to the Supreme Court and in 1971, the Court's decided in favor of Haywood. Subsequently, the decision abolished the NBA's mandatory draft eligibility requirement of four years of college. The ruling paved the way for today's NBA's superstars like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Garnett to bypass college and play in NBA teams right out of high school.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-05-21
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Copyright Criminals
2009-05-21
Copyright Criminals
Overview: Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and (of course) money. This documentary traces the rise of hip-hop from the urban streets of New York to its current status as a multibillion-dollar industry. For more than thirty years, innovative hip-hop performers and producers have been re-using portions of previously recorded music in new, otherwise original compositions. When lawyers and record companies got involved, what was once referred to as a “borrowed melody” became a “copyright infringement.” The film showcases many of hip-hop music’s founding figures like Public Enemy, De La Soul, and Digital Underground—while also featuring emerging hip-hop artists from record labels Definitive Jux, Rhymesayers, Ninja Tune, and more.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-21
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Public Enemy - Burn Hollywood Burn feat. Ice Cube and Big Daddy Kane
1990-04-10
Public Enemy - Burn Hollywood Burn feat. Ice Cube and Big Daddy Kane
Overview: “Burn Hollywood Burn” was released as a single for PE’s third album, Fear of a Black Planet. The song is a scathing examination of stereotypes about Blacks in Hollywood films from the perspectives of Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Big Daddy Kane, and future Hollywood actor/director/producer Ice Cube, who talked about how a meeting with Lyor Cohen at Def Jam's New York office led to this collaboration and led to the Bomb Squad producing his debut album, Amerikkka's Most Wanted.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-04-10
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Rock the Bells
2006-04-27
Rock the Bells
Overview: An inside look at what it took to bring the Wu-Tang Clan together for their final performance at the Rock the Bells Hip-Hop festival.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-04-27
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Use of Force: The Policing of Black America
2022-01-14
Use of Force: The Policing of Black America
Overview: As reports of fatal police violence continue to flood the headlines, this film shines a light on not only the circumstances of these cases but how to improve the system as a whole and heal the communities they impact.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-01-14
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Anthrax: 40th Anniversary Livestream
2021-07-15
Anthrax: 40th Anniversary Livestream
Overview: "It's 40 years of thrash and counting, but not before a very special anniversary is marked for Anthrax. The band, who have been counting down the days to their official 40th anniversary on July 18, have now announced a special worldwide livestream event kicking off on Friday, July 16. North American fans will be able to catch the livestream event starting at 7PM ET / 4PM PT on July 16, with U.K. fans getting their viewing kicked off on Saturday, July 17 at midnight BST. As part of the livestream, Anthrax will play an extensive set of both hits and deep cuts spanning the group's entire catalog.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-07-15
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The Weird World of Blowfly
2011-09-16
The Weird World of Blowfly
Overview: Clarence Reid is a musician who wrote and produced romantic and spiritual songs for some of the greatest Southern soul and R&B acts of the 1960s and '70s. He is also the gonzo performer Blowfly, Clarence's freaky alter ego and the original X-rated rapper. "The Weird World of Blowfly" explores both sides of this hilarious and controversial artist, providing a rare, inside peek at the infamous linguist's daily life. Now 69-years-old, with a gold-spangled superhero costume and a catalog of the world's raunchiest tunes, Blowfly tours the world, still struggling for success and recognition after 50 years of making music. The film highlights both Clarence's and Blowfly's unique contributions to music history, including Top-10 R&B hits and what might be the world's first rap song, recorded in 1965.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-09-16
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The History of Rock 'n' Roll
1995-03-06
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Overview: The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-03-06
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American Rapstar
2020-11-11
American Rapstar
Overview: A new scene of troubled, lo-fi young rappers have emerged from Trump’s America, utilizing the SoundCloud streaming platform to quickly become the most culturally disruptive force in hip hop, shocking the world with their rambunctious antics, prescription drug use, facial tattoos, and rebellious punk energy. What do these newly minted millionaire artists say about the state of youth culture today and the future of the music streaming economy? We examine the SoundCloud rap scene’s biggest stars from within the culture as well placing them in the broader musical context in an attempt to understand how we arrived here and where we are headed.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-11-11
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Mixtape, Inc.
2007-05-22
Mixtape, Inc.
Overview: Featuring Kanye West, Chuck D., Gnarls Barkley and many other red-hot hip-hoppers, director Walter Bell's documentary takes you behind the scenes of the illegal mixtape industry. From the music itself to the battles with major record labels, this exposé digs deep for a revealing look at the underground phenomenon. Other artists include Lil' Jon, G-Unit, Ed Lover, Dr. Dre, David Banner, Xzibit, DJ Red Alert, DJ Vlad and more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-05-22
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Public Enemy Live at the Metro Theatre
2014-03-05
Public Enemy Live at the Metro Theatre
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Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-03-05
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An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
1998-02-27
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
Overview: Filmmaker Alan Smithee finds himself the unwilling puppet of a potentially bad big budget action film, for which he proceeds to steal the reels, and leaves the cast and crew in a frenzy.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-27
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Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation
2011-09-18
Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation
Overview: A look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban America in the 1980s and it's influence on popular culture, especially in hip-hop music.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-09-18
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The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique
2011-07-01
The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique
Overview: Immortal Technique emerged from prison a changed man. As his inner journey continues he travels the world promoting a revolution of consciousness through hip-hop. His path from a troubled youth to a fearless revolutionary is an inspirational must-see.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-07-01
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Mr. Nelson on the North Side
2021-09-25
Mr. Nelson on the North Side
Overview: Music icons including Chuck D, Orianthi, and Chaka Khan recount never-before-told stories of Prince the performer and Prince the man, and how his unique creativity, in turn, inspired them to do their best work.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-09-25
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Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome
2007-09-13
Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome
Overview: Yeah boy! With a career spanning over 20 years, Public Enemy have established themselves as one of the most influential acts in the history of rap music. Through rare footage of the group and interviews with Chuck D and Flavor Flav, as well as insights from Korn's Jonathan Davis, Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, Henry Rollins, and others, Public Enemy's legacy is explored.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-09-13
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Nothing Compares
2022-09-23
Nothing Compares
Overview: Since the beginning of her career, Sinéad O’Connor has used her powerful voice to challenge the narratives she was surrounded by while growing up in predominantly Roman Catholic Ireland. Despite her agency, depth and perspective, O’Connor’s unflinching refusal to conform means that she has often been patronized and unfairly dismissed as an attention-seeking pop star.
Genres: Documentary Music Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-09-23
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The Doctor
2013-06-09
The Doctor
Overview: An NBA original documentary following Julius Erving throughout his ABA and NBA career, as well as his (sometimes heartbreaking) personal life. Narrated by Chuck D.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-06-09
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Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat
1995-10-19
Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat
Overview: Rap music has articulated a black aesthetic that is influencing pop culture around the world. But does it also promote violence, misogyny, and crime? This program featuring rap master Melle Mel describes the history of rap and hip-hop from its roots in earlier oral and musical traditions to its full flowering in the mid-1990s. Commentary by Grandmaster Flash and Afrika Bambaataa, rap’s early innovators; music critic Nelson George, author of hiphopamerica; radical jazz poet Gil Scott-Heron; movie star and rapper Ice Cube; former gangsta rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg; members of Public Enemy, Arrested Development, and the jazz/hip-hop fusion group UFO; and others speak out about the urban African-American experience, civil rights, social responsibility, and other pressing topics. Clips from music videos provide a visual perspective on the genre. Some images and lyrics may be objectionable.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-10-19
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Rebels Without a Pause: The Induction Celebration of Public Enemy
2013-06-01
Rebels Without a Pause: The Induction Celebration of Public Enemy
Overview: The hard-earned honor of Rock N Roll Hall of Fame induction culminated at the end of several days of celebration in April. On the eve of the formal event, hip-hop gods, friends and extended family paid tribute to P.E. at a pre-party at the Los Angeles House of Blues. Centric TV captured the hype, which included performances from legends Whodini, Kool Moe Dee, The Treacherous Three & JJ Fad.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-06-01
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Public Enemy: Revolverlution Tour
2004-11-21
Public Enemy: Revolverlution Tour
Overview: Legendary hip hop pioneers Public Enemy, performing in Melbourne, Australia, 2003.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-21
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Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy D
2012-01-04
Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy D
Overview: He was known as The Overweight Lover, The Heavster, and Most Affectionately, Heavy D. Penned as one of the most likable people in Hip-Hop, he lived a life that was not only positive and enlightening as a performer, but also as a father and a friend. Be Inspired is a documentary chronicling the prolific life and career of Dwight "Heavy D" Myers.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-01-04
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Rap's Most Wanted
1991-09-03
Rap's Most Wanted
Overview: Documentery from 1991 where The 2 Live Crew, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Too Short, Ice-T, Geto Boys, H.W.A. drop real talk on different topics.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-09-03
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Freestyle 101: Hip Hop History
2023-10-24
Freestyle 101: Hip Hop History
Overview: Narrated by Chuck D, Freestyle 101: Hip-Hop History explores the genre's early days through the lens of freestyle rap, featuring legendary artists discussing the history and intricacies of rapping with musical performances throughout.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-10-24
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Public Enemy: Prophets Of Rage
2011-12-09
Public Enemy: Prophets Of Rage
Overview: Fascinating documentary about the history and legacy of the rap group "Public Enemy".
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-12-09
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Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
2021-07-23
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
Overview: Explore Woodstock 99, a three-day music festival promoted to echo unity and counterculture idealism of the original 1969 concert but instead devolved into riots, looting and sexual assaults.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-07-23
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Slammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1
1990-01-01
Slammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1
Overview: SLAMMIN!... Rap's #1 video magazine. Here are the acts you're going to be meetin' in the premiere episode of this 1990 Video VHS Magazine produced by Night Flight creator Stuart S. Shapiro. Waking up in the morning with Big Daddy Kane...KANE style, a spin in Ice T.'s Ferrari and a tour of his home with the Rhyme Syndicate posse, MC Hammer contributes his def videos, Queen Latifah and her dancers 007 and 99 allow Slammin' into their "Queendom" to drop science on women in the rap industry. Chuck D, KRS-One, Chris Rock and Steve White take a comic's look at rap movies. Host Alex Winter races around town, trying to hook up with Slammin's rap acts in this premiere issue.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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Lightning in a Bottle
2004-02-12
Lightning in a Bottle
Overview: On February 7th, 2003, renowned artists across multiple music genres and generations commandeered the stage at New York City's Radio City Music Hall to pay tribute to their common heritage and passion - the blues. Shared with thousands of fans in attendance, legendary performers from roots, rock, jazz and rap joined forces for a once-in-a-lifetime "Salute To The Blues" benefit concert whose proceeds went to musical education.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-02-12
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Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
2012-06-07
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-06-07
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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
2014-04-27
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
Overview: James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, not just through his music, but also as a social activist. Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN features rare and previously unseen footage, photographs and interviews, chronicling the musical ascension of “the hardest working man in show business,” from his first hit, “Please, Please, Please,” in 1956, to his iconic performances at the Apollo Theater, the T.A.M.I. Show, the Paris Olympia and more.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-04-27
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A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
2023-12-10
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Overview: A once-in-a-lifetime live concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Airing Sunday, Dec. 10, at at 8:30 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+, the two-hour tribute special will feature exclusive performances from hip-hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists, including Black Thought, Bun B, Common, De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, J.J. Fad, Talib Kweli, The Lady Of Rage, LL COOL J, MC Sha-Rock, Monie Love, The Pharcyde, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke, and Yo-Yo.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-10
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2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022-11-19
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Overview: The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. This year’s Performer Inductees are Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon. Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will receive the Musical Excellence Award, Harry Belafonte and Elizabeth Cotten the Early Influence Award, and Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine, and Sylvia Robinson the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-11-19
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Cover Your Ears
2023-05-08
Cover Your Ears
Overview: When does art become obscenity? Cover Your Ears takes a close look at this question through the lens of the past 100 years of music and the ever-evolving discussion of legal and moral lines in the industry
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-05-08
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System Shock: How the MP3 Changed Music
2019-11-06
System Shock: How the MP3 Changed Music
Overview: This is the story of the MP3, an audio breakthrough that brought a billion dollar industry to the brink of collapse, but also paved the way for our modern digital lives. Germany 1995, a PhD student makes a technological breakthrough when he discovers how to compress audio without losing sound quality. He calls his new file type an "MP3". Within just a few years, and with the help of a nascent tech community, illegal MP3s begin filling up the hard drives of millions of computers around the world. It's the beginning of our modern digital age and internet culture. Featuring interviews with infamous music executives, artists, and techies, System Shock chronicles how the MP3 crushed the music industry and gave rise to the billion-dollar sharing economy.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-11-06
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Public Enemy: It Takes a Nation - The First London Invasion Tour 1987
1987-05-10
Public Enemy: It Takes a Nation - The First London Invasion Tour 1987
Overview: Recorded Live on November 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1987 from Hammersmith Odeon London, as part of the European Def Jam Tour. With additional footage of Public Enemy on the streets of London.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-05-10
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All Things Must Pass
2015-10-16
All Things Must Pass
Overview: The explosive trajectory and tragic demise of iconic music retailer Tower Records, and the legacy of its rebellious founder Russ Solomon. Two hundred stores in thirty countries on five continents. In 1999 it made $1 billion. In 2006 it filed for bankruptcy. What went wrong?
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-10-16
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Public Enemy - Live From Metropolis Studios
2015-09-04
Public Enemy - Live From Metropolis Studios
Overview: On August 6, 2014, Hip-Hop legends Public Enemy performed at London's world-renowned Metropolis Studios in the most intimate gig of their career. This stunning performance will be available as a Standard DVD in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, PCM and Stereo, as well as a High Definition, 1080p Blu-ray disc.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-09-04
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Prince: A Purple Reign
2011-11-25
Prince: A Purple Reign
Overview: Part of BBC Four's Black Music Legends of the 1980s, this documentary explores how Prince - showman, artist, enigma - revolutionized the perception of black music in the 1980s with worldwide hits such as "1999," "Kiss," "Raspberry Beret" and "Alphabet Street." He became a global sensation with the release of the Oscar-winning, semi-autobiographical movie "Purple Rain" in 1984, embarking on an incredible journey of musical self-discovery that continues to this day.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-25
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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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James Brown: Soul Survivor
2003-10-29
James Brown: Soul Survivor
Overview: James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's a dark side to Brown's success that includes stints in prison and unceasing tabloid speculation. This in-depth documentary takes a look at the meteoric highs and deep lows of Brown's career, offering some fascinating insights from the Godfather of Soul himself, as well as interview footage with Chuck D, Little Richard, Wyclef Jean and many others.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-29
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A Tale of James Brown
2016-01-23
A Tale of James Brown
Overview: Comedian/filmmaker Camille Solari spends the last year interviewing the legendary musical icon James Brown before his untimely death on Christmas 2006. The documentary includes interviews with his band members and many celebrity musicians who have been influenced by James Brown, including Patti Labelle, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Doug E Fresh, Emcee Lyte, Bobby Brown, Fergie, Wil.I.Am.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-01-23
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The Bet
2016-05-03
The Bet
Overview: A down on his luck man gets into an absurd but high stakes bet where he has one summer to find, and hook up with, every girl he had a crush on from 1st to 12th grade.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-05-03
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City Teacher
2012-01-16
City Teacher
Overview: A Jewish parole officer, Jeff Solomon White, struggles in his new role as a reading teacher for illiterate teens at a New York high school. Hard Lesson film Raised by African American parents, White sees the situation differently and is motivated to fight for his students, who face an almost certain life of crime and prison
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-01-16
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Founding Fathers: The Untold Story of Hip Hop
2011-01-01
Founding Fathers: The Untold Story of Hip Hop
Overview: Founding Fathers attempts to dismantle the story of South Bronx as the birthplace, and Kool Herc as the father, of Hip Hop. The film asserts that Herc, Flash, and others commonly regarded as the creators in fact stole their ideas from those that came before them. Many of these former DJs and MCs, now in their fifties and sixties, are featured here claiming that as early as 1967 they were doing what Herc has been credited with starting in 1973—and in other areas of New York City such as Brooklyn and Harlem, and not the Bronx.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-01-01
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G-Funk
2017-03-10
G-Funk
Overview: G-Funk is the untold story of three childhood friends from East Long Beach who helped commercialize hip hop by developing a sophisticated and melodic new approach – merging Gangsta Rap with elements of Motown, Funk, and R&B.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-03-10
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Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
2003-04-14
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Overview: Gil Scott-Heron was one of the most influential musicians and poets of the last 50 years. In Don Letts's documentary, Gil tells his own story for the first time-from being one of the first black children to integrate an all white Southern state school to becoming the Godfather of Rap. There are contributions from Chuck D, Mos Def, Richi Havens and the Last Poets, among others. Filmed in October 2003, Gil performs live and recites poetry out on the streets of Harlem, which have inspired so much of his music.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-04-14
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Impact Video Magazine
1989-01-01
Impact Video Magazine
Overview: Counter-culture video magazine created by Stuart Shapiro, featuring Bill Hicks, Robert Williams, Public Enemy, Butthole Surfers, Survival Research Labs, and much more! Hosted by Alex Winter!
Genres: Animation Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Swing Lowe Sweet Chariote
2013-06-23
Swing Lowe Sweet Chariote
Overview: Swing Lowe Sweet Chariote is an emotionally charged urban drama about a good girl whose best friend is murdered just before graduation. She gets caught up with Ace, a local drug dealer that takes her deeper into the violent futility of the streets.
Genres: Drama Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-06-23
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Godfathers and Sons
2003-10-02
Godfathers and Sons
Overview: Director Marc Levin travels to Chicago with hip-hop legend Chuck D (from Public Enemy) and Marshall Chess (son of Leonard Chess and heir to the legacy of Chess Records) to explore the heyday of the Chicago blues and how they come together to produce an album that seeks to bring veteran blues players along with contemporary hip hop musicians. Along with never before seen footage from Howlin 'Wolf, Muddy Waters and Paul Butterfield Blues Band, they are original performances by Koko Taylor, Otis Rush, Magic Slim, Ike Turner and Sam Lay.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-02
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Hard 'N Heavy Volume 16
1991-01-01
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 16
Overview: Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: Skid Row, Nirvana, Public Enemy, Tin Machine, Thin Lizzy, Alice in Chains, Cinderella and many more.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-01
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The King
2018-06-22
The King
Overview: A cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set against the 2016 American election, The King takes a musical road trip across the country in Elvis Presley's 1963 Rolls Royce.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-06-22
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Ali vs Stevenson: The Greatest Fight That Never Was
2014-01-01
Ali vs Stevenson: The Greatest Fight That Never Was
Overview: After winning his second Olympic gold medal at the 1976 Montreal games, Cuban boxer Teófilo Stevenson was at his peak. American promoters offered him $5 million to turn pro and challenge world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. Stevenson refused the offer, asking "What is one million dollars compared to the love of eight million Cubans?"
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-01-01
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Rock Rubber 45s
2018-06-29
Rock Rubber 45s
Overview: A cinematic odyssey exploring the connectivity of global basketball, sneaker, and music lifestyle through the firsthand lens of authentic NYC culture orchestrator Bobbito García. The film explores García’s youth dealing with mistreatment, educational quandaries, identity, and loss as well as his ascension to self-determination as an adult freelance creative.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-06-29
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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
2012-06-15
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Overview: SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film's director and interviewer Ice-T. Taking us on a deeply personal journey Ice-T uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. Along the way Ice-T meets a whole spectrum of Hip-Hop talent, from founders, to new faces, to the global superstars like Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. He exposes the roots and history of Rap and then, through meeting many of its most famous protagonists, studies the living mechanism of the music to reveal 'The Art Of Rap'. This extraordinary film features unique performances from the entire cast, without resorting to archive material, to build a fresh and surprising take on the phenomenon that is Rap.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-06-15
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Left of the Dial
2005-03-31
Left of the Dial
Overview: A documentary look at the troubled first year of liberal talk radio start up Air America and its slate of hosts, including Al Franken, Rachel Maddow, and Marc Maron.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-31
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Survivor's Guide to Prison
2018-02-23
Survivor's Guide to Prison
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-02-23
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My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
2010-08-30
My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
Overview: Ava DuVernay focuses on the history of female MCs in the hip hop industry in this short documentary that features Missy Elliott, Salt-N-Pepa, Eve, Jean Grae, Roxanne Shante, Trina, The Lady of Rage, and many more.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-08-30
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Public Enemy - Fight the Power: Greatest Hits Live!
2007-02-06
Public Enemy - Fight the Power: Greatest Hits Live!
Overview: The seminal hip-hop protest group Public Enemy puts their legendary stage-show energy on display on the concert album FIGHT THE POWER: GREATEST HITS LIVE! Recorded at the Metro in Melbourne, Australia in 2004, the live CD sees Chuck D and Flavor Flav tearing through favorites such as "Welcome to the Terrordome," "Bring the Noise," and "911 is a Joke," among other definitive PE statements.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-02-06
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Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)
2012-01-01
Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)
Overview: "Founding Fathers" is an illuminating documentary that unveils the untold stories of overlooked street DJs from diverse boroughs of 1970s New York City, who played a pivotal role in shaping the foundations of Hip Hop culture. Through intimate interviews and compelling narratives, this captivating film resurrects the forgotten legacy of Nu Sounds, GrandMaster Flowers, DJ Hollywood, and other pioneers, shedding light on their profound contributions that have been hidden for decades.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-01-01
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Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
2003-02-04
Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
Overview: Filmmaker Robert Gordon captures the life of fascinating blues artist Muddy Waters. Credited with inventing the electric blues, Waters left an indelible mark on both his contemporaries and the generations of musicians that followed him. This documentary includes numerous film clips and interviews with big-name musicians, such as Bonnie Raitt, the Rolling Stones's Keith Richards and blues man Buddy Guy.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-02-04
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The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World
2005-02-23
The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World
Overview: "The Team that Changed the World," investigates the Globetrotters' impact socially and culturally, as well as their lasting effect on the NBA. Featuring interviews with basketball players, celebrities, politicians, and more, the documentary also shows how the Globetrotters continue to serve as "Ambassadors of Goodwill" and touch audiences around the world today.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-02-23
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And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
2004-04-02
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Overview: The film documents the development of hip hop culture since its inception in the 1970s. With interviews from various figures in the community such as Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, Fab 5 Freddy, KRS-One, MC Hammer and Busy Bee.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-04-02
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Straight Outta L.A.
2010-05-11
Straight Outta L.A.
Overview: In 1982, the Raiders and owner Al Davis captivated black and Latino fans with swagger and charisma that matched the rapidly changing city.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-05-11
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Beef
2003-08-03
Beef
Overview: A documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-08-03
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Grass Is Greener
2019-04-20
Grass Is Greener
Overview: Weed. Marijuana. Grass. Pot. Whatever you prefer to call it, America’s relationship with cannabis is a complicated one. In his directorial debut, hip hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy presents an unparalleled look at the racially biased history of the war on marijuana. A range of celebrities and experts discuss the plant’s influence on music and popular culture, and the devastating impact its criminalization has had on Black and Latino communities. As more and more states join the push to legalize marijuana, this documentary dives deep into the glaring racial disparities in the growing cannabis market.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-04-20
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Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later
2009-06-30
Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later
Overview: In this documentary directed by Spike Lee, he interviews the cast and crew of his 1989 film DO THE RIGHT THING. It also includes footage from a twentieth-anniversary screening of the film.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-06-30
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Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare
2019-08-01
Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare
Overview: The history of warfare as it relates to global Black society, broken down into 7 chapters that examines the ways the system of racism wages warfare from a historical, psychological, sexual, biological, health, educational, and military perspective.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-08-01
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The Untold Story of Detroit Hip Hop
2018-10-20
The Untold Story of Detroit Hip Hop
Overview: "The Untold Story of Hip-Hop" Narrated by Chuck D. Tells the colorful true stories of the people, places and sounds behind the mainstream names we know and love. We start in Detroit, host of one of the most important and influential music movements of the 21st century.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-10-20
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Movin' on Up: The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions
2008-05-06
Movin' on Up: The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions
Overview: Movin' On Up is the definitve documentary on one of the most important artists and greatest groups of all time.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-05-06
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Heights Girl
2014-06-21
Heights Girl
Overview: A preacher's daughter from the middle class suburb of Cleveland Heights deals with love and drama as she dates a bad boy from the rough side of town, even though her friends and family disapprove.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-06-21
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The Black Candle
2009-01-04
The Black Candle
Overview: The origins of Kwanzaa and the seven principles upon which the pan-African holiday derives its meaning are explored in this fascinating documentary. Narrated by Maya Angelou.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-04
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Anthem
1997-07-25
Anthem
Overview: When twenty-six-year-olds Shainee Gabel and Kristin Hahn quit their Hollywood jobs, packed up a borrowed car and hit the road, it was with the deeply felt conviction that somewhere, shrouded in the din of talk shows and tabloid headlines, they'd discover the real America, alive and well in all of its regions and demographics.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-07-25
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System Shock
2018-01-01
System Shock
Overview: Germany 1995, a PhD student makes a technological breakthrough when he discovers how to compress audio without losing sound quality. He calls his new file type an "MP3". Within just a few years, and with the help of a nascent tech community, illegal MP3s begin filling up the hard drives of millions of computers around the world. It's the beginning of our modern digital age and internet culture. Featuring interviews with infamous music executives, artists, and techies, System Shock chronicles how the MP3 crushed the music industry and gave rise to the billion-dollar sharing economy.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-01-01
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Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
2020-04-10
Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
Overview: The Coachella concert series is examined through the lens of rare footage, interviews, and performances from some of the most famous performers who ever graced the venue.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-10
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It's Yours: A Film on Hip-Hop and the Internet
2020-02-13
It's Yours: A Film on Hip-Hop and the Internet
Overview: By the dawn of the 21st century, hip-hop sales had reached an all-time high, but one thing has remained the same. The doors were still locked, and the music industry held the keys. Young artists began to self-market on the Internet, ultimately helping to collapse the music industry as we knew it. It’s Yours explores how it became possible to become a rap star through a Twitter account, YouTube site or Myspace page. It tells this story through the unique perspectives of numerous artists, producers, record industry insiders, and music and cultural critics.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-02-13
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Public Enemy: The Enemy Strikes...Live
1992-01-01
Public Enemy: The Enemy Strikes...Live
Overview: Public Enemy perform live at the Apollo in New York.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
2014-04-28
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
Overview: All About Ann celebrates the achievements of larger-than-life Ann Richards, who became the first elected female governor of Texas. Her cool demeanor, acid wit, and passion for social inclusivity made her one of the most powerful and progressive governors in U.S. history, a liberal democrat intent on building “the new Texas.” But, when the 1994 election begins, Richards is faced with her toughest challenge yet, as an increasingly conservative majority turn towards a new, pro-business candidate: George W. Bush.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-04-28
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The Fab Five
2011-03-13
The Fab Five
Overview: Depicts the story of Jalen Rose and his other Fab Five teammates, Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson. Called by some “the greatest class ever recruited,” the five freshmen not only electrified the game, but also brought new style with their baggy shorts, black socks and brash talk. “The Fab Five” relives the recruitment process that got all five of them to Ann Arbor, the cultural impact they made, the two runs to NCAA title game, the Webber “timeout” in the 1993 championship and the scandal that eventually tarnished their accomplishments.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-03-13
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James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message
2014-11-08
James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message
Overview: The Godfather of Soul tells his life story and features his greatest live performances.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-11-08
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1971 Pirates: Forever Brothers
2016-10-15
1971 Pirates: Forever Brothers
Overview: The Pirates fielded the first all-minority lineup against a backdrop of turbulent times and blazed a trail to become World Champions.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-10-15
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Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
2021-07-10
Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
Overview: A look at the extraordinary achievements and contemporary legacy of Oscar Micheaux, a pioneer of the African-American film industry.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2021-07-10
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Public Enemy: Fight the Power... Live!
1989-01-01
Public Enemy: Fight the Power... Live!
Overview: THE BLACK PANTHERS OF RAPP-CHUCK D, FLAVOR FLAY, TERMINATOR X, PROFESSOR GRIFF, AND THE S1W'S BRING THE NOISE HOME TO NASSAU COLISEUM, STRONG ISLAND NEW YORK. PUBLIC ENEMY NUMBER ONE CAPTURED AT RIKER'S ISLAND, IN PHILADELPHIA, AT THE "STOP THE VIOLENCE" DEMONSTRATION IN HARLEM. CHECK OUT RAP'S PROPHETS OF RAGE RAM-PAGING LIVE IN JAPAN, EUROPE, AND ACROSS AMERICA!
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Jackie Chan: My Story
1998-07-17
Jackie Chan: My Story
Overview: Jackie Chan is one of the world's biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor, remarkable martial arts techniques, and willingness to perform incredible stunts without the use of doubles -- or a net. This video takes a personal look at Chan as he works on screen projects in Hollywood and Beijing and candidly discusses his life and work.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-07-17
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The Cobra at Twilight
2019-12-12
The Cobra at Twilight
Overview: The 90-minute film looks back on the life and 19-year MLB career of “The Cobra,” from 1978 NL MVP, seven-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion to his current battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-12
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Ricky Powell: The Individualist
2020-05-30
Ricky Powell: The Individualist
Overview: Ricky Powell boasts a quintessential New York story, rising to fame as a street photographer in the 80’s and 90’s and touring with the Beastie Boys, capturing some of the wildest moments in popular culture.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-05-30
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