Hip Hop films & documentaries
Notable Hip Hop films/docs
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- DirectorDoug PrayStarsThe AlliesA-TrakCrazeThe story of the hip-hop DJ from the birth of hip-hop to the invention of scratching and "beat-juggling" vinyl, to the more recent "turntablism" movement. Underdogs and virtuosos who have radically changed the way we hear and create music.
- DirectorMarc LevinStarsSaul WilliamsSonja SohnBonz MaloneGrand Jury Prize, 1998 Sundance Film Festival. A talented youth (Saul Williams) copes with urban crime and despair by competing in poetry slams. Sonja Sohn of "The Wire" costars.
- DirectorMarc LevinStarsDanny HochDash MihokMark WebberIn Flip's path towards "keeping it real" by becoming hip-hop star, harsh realities surface to shake up his world.
- DirectorCorey GrantStarsJames JonesMichael Bell Sr.Brian PrattChicago Detective Khalil Jones always took risks when being wired to bring down the bad guys. Now he's been given another tough assignment lined up in Baltimore with the FBI to go undercover as a music producer at a Hip-Hop record label to pick up as much information to snag a crime lord that is affiliated with the label. Twist and turns, mind games and tactics are now being played as Jones begins to get comfortable with his hidden identity by building a friendship with the CEO of the label, Dajun Manning and a love connection with his daughter. Jones now needs to make a decision, will it be his badge or his feelings?
- DirectorCorey GrantStarsKarimah WestbrookGeonard ButlerJames JonesThree FBI agents are sent to Los Angeles to investigate the murder of Hip Hop star Elliott Jones. While investigating the murder, they uncover a web of corruption, deceit, and greed as, one by one, they are drawn deeper into imminent danger and lyrics become deadly. The question remains: who killed Elliott Jones? An intelligent look into the current state of Hip Hop culture, which is plagued by violence and corruption. Studio: An adjective that means fake gangster or one who pretends to be a gangster on records, but in reality is not. Short for "Studio Gangster".
- DirectorDavid BowersStarsZachary GordonRobert CapronDevon BostickSchool's out. Summer vacation is on. However, Greg may not have the best summer vacation ever. What could go wrong?
- DirectorJake WestStarsSian BarberMartin BarkerGraham BrightPrepare to be corrupted and depraved once more by the sequel to the definitive guide to the Video Nasties phenomenon--the most extraordinary and scandalous era in the history of British film. All 82 films that fell foul of the Director of Public Prosecutions DzSection 3dz list are trailer-featured, with specially-filmed intros for each title.
- DirectorJonathan AbdillaStarsNapoleonMalcolm GreenidgeKastroMutah Beale, better known as Napoleon of Tupac Shakur's infamous rap group "The Outlawz" goes through an emotional roller coaster since birth.
- DirectorGreg CarterStarsThomas MilesGregory O. StewartNapoleonTake a step into the thugged out world of gangs, dollars and power set in da hood of Compton with rappers Willie d, lady of rage and napoleon.
- DirectorF. Gary GrayStarsO'Shea Jackson Jr.Corey HawkinsJason MitchellThe rap group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.
- DirectorJohn RidleyStarsAndré 3000Hayley AtwellImogen PootsA drama based on Jimi Hendrix's life as he left New York City for London, where his career took off.
- DirectorTony SilverStarsDemonKase 2Eric HazeA documentary that exposes the rich growing subculture of hip-hop that was developing in New York City in the late '70s and early '80s, specifically focusing on graffiti art and breakdancing.
- DirectorElijah DrennerStarsRobert ForsterEric SchaeferEddie MullerA documentary about the history of exploitation movies, from the silent-film era to the 1970s.
- DirectorIsaac FlorentineStarsRobert WallDocumentary on Bob Wall and his stories. Plus his life lessons from Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Elvis Presley, Steve McQueen, and karate in the early years. He also goes into the making of Enter The Dragon and the other two movies he co-starred in with Bruce Lee and little known facts from behind the scenes. Including rare footage from the erly 1960Õs and 1970Õs of chuck Norris and bob Wall sparring in various tournaments coast to coast.
- DirectorKayvon Derak ShanianStarsJohn G. AvildsenBilly BlanksMichael ChavezThe life of Fumio Demura, the greatest karate master of a generation.
- DirectorTim FerranteStarsJames KarenBobbie BreseeForrest J. AckermanA compilation of trailers and previews from classic low-budget sci-fi and horror films.
- DirectorMarina ZenovichStarsDavid BanksRona BarrettDavid BrinkleyThe life and times of Richard Pryor.
- DirectorJake WestStarsPaul PeppermanDon CoscarelliAngus ScrimmEverything you ever wanted to know about the four Phantasm films, including creation of the spheres, visual effects, Alternate and Deleted scenes and more.
- DirectorElijah DrennerStarsDick MillerLainie MillerGilbert AdlerDocumentary about veteran character actor Dick Miller, whose career in and outside of Hollywood has spanned almost 200 films across six decades, featuring a diverse range of interviews with directors, co-stars, and contemporaries.