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5 Sides of a Coin

Exploding the myth that Hip-Hop is merely 'Rap music' this is an in-depth look at the worldwide musical/cultural phenomenon. Today Hip-Hop is a multi-billion dollar industry and a socially relevant culture. Featuring exclusive interviews and footage of pioneers, insiders, critics and fans, including Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, Jazzy Jay, Gil Scott-Heron, Run DMC, Jurassic 5, De La Soul, Dilated Peoples, Beat Junkies, Q-Bert, Mix Master Mike, The Pharcyde, DJ Spooky, The Stereo MCs and many, many more this documentary shows Hip-Hop to be a powerful force, one that transcends its commercial trappings and controversies and stands alone as the number one youth movement in the world.

Year: 2003
Genre: Documentaries, Music Capsule, General Docos
Country: USA
Director: Paul Kell
Duration: 70 Minutes
Rating: M
8.2/10
Location in store: Music Capsule

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