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Publisher
Distibuted by Vivendi Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (111 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The craft. The history. The power. All these elements of the hip-hop movement are discussed with director Ice-T and the legends he interviews: Afrika Bambaataa; Eminem; Nas; Mos Def; Kanye West; Chuck D; KRS-One; Snoop Dogg; Run-DMC; and Ice Cube, in this compelling and gritty feature-length documentary.
Publisher
AMC Networks
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (252 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Each episode of this new documentary series focuses on a groundbreaking song pivotal to the evolution of American music and culture. From the early hip-hop battles to verses that sparked hope and inspired change, watch artists deconstruct their composition, revisit the impact the song had on them personally, and dissect the socio-economic and cultural conditions that inspired the landmark work and gave voice to a generation
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (5 hrs., 44 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The eight-part docuseries delves into the compelling, inspiring stories of some of hip-hop's most celebrated and groundbreaking artists in their own words. Narrated by renowned rapper Nas and featuring never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with family, friends, and collaborators, the hour-long episodes chronicle the rise of eight culture-defining hip-hop legends across multiple generations and styles, including Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe,...
4) Bodied
Publisher
Gravitas Ventures
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A progressive graduate student working on his thesis sparks a controversy when his interest in battle rap becomes a competitive obsession.
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
1 DVD videodisc (75 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A trip into the grooves, a documentary about an object that has never lost its soul: the vinyl record. An epic love story, the film is filled with fascination characters and internationally recognized artists including Philippe Cohen Solal, Winston Smith, Peter Saville, and DJ Kentaro. Set in eleven different cities worldwide, the director sets out on a global road trip to find out what role vinyl records play in the 21st century.
7) Brown sugar
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2003.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (109 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Sydney and Dre are childhood friends who share a love for music, especially hip-hop music, and have an unsung love for each other. When Dre decides to marry a woman that is all wrong from him, Sydney must make her move or risk losing her soulmate forever.
Publisher
Rogue Pictures
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 111 min.) : anamorphic, sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Join Dave as he travels through the heartland and makes a special stop in his hometown to pass out invitations to attend the event of the decade. It's a front row seat for outrageous comedy with music from today's hottest artists.
10) Casablanca beats
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
When a former rapper takes a job teaching at a community center in an underprivileged neighborhood in Casablanca, he encourages his young students to express themselves through hip-hop in spite of the restrictive traditions of their culture.
Author
Series
Criterion collection volume 100
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2000]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 operations manual (6 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.), 1 poster (51 cm., folded to 19 cm.)
Description
Contains eighteen videos by the Beastie Boys. Each disc is divided into two sections: videos in sequence and videos with supplements.
12) Style wars
Publisher
Public Art Films
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
2 DVD videodiscs : sd., col. & b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A documentary exploration of the subculture of New York's young graffiti writers and breakdancers, showing their activities and aspirations and the social and aesthetic controversies surrounding New York graffiti. Dramatizes conflicts between graffitists and the city, as well as among the graffitists themselves.
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
5 DVDs (788 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Three months have passed since Lucious Lyon's shocking arrest. Now, released from prison, he and Cookie enter a hostile competition to dominate the music industry. Despite an ongoing feud between their sons Jamal and Hakeem, a stunning betrayal may unite the family against an outside takeover of Empire Records. Meanwhile, Cookie learns a frightening truth about her new lover, and tragedy tests Andre's newfound faith.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2017
Physical Desc
5 DVDs (792 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Empire returns for a third season, with its hottest music and most tantalizing storylines yet. While Lucious launches Empire's music streaming division, his half-brother Tariq launches a murder investigation of Lucious. And as Cookie's romance with Angelo Dubois heats up, so does Angelo's campaign for mayor. The Lyon brothers face troubles from the heats up, so does Angelo's campaign for mayor.
Publisher
First Run Features
Pub. Date
2018
Physical Desc
1 DVD (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
It is the moving portrait of the Rainey family living in North Philadelphia. Beginning at the dawn of the Obama presidency, Christopher "Quest" Rainey, and his wife, Christine'a "Ma Quest" raise a family while nurturing a community of hip-hop artists in their home music studio. It's a safe space where all are welcome, but this creative sanctuary can't always shield them from the strife that grips their neighborhood.
16) Wild style
Publisher
Rhino Home Video [distributor]
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (82 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Wild Style tells the story of street artists in the South Bronx who put on a large outdoor performance to showcase their unique talents: graffiti, hip hop, and break dancing. The plot concerns the tension between graffiti artist Zoro's passion for his art, and his personal life, particularly his strained relationship with fellow graffiti artist, Rose.
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