Boxcutter
After his laptop is stolen, an aspiring rapper goes on a quest across the gentrifying streets of Toronto to recover his music in time for the event that could change his life - a meeting with a Grammy Award-winning producer.
Beats
An agoraphobic hip-hop prodigy and a disgraced former music manager cross paths in Chicago’s South Side and help each other face demons of their pasts.
Rapturious
Hip-hop meets horror in this twisted tale directed by Kamal Ahmed (The Jerky Boys). Binging on hard drugs, white rapper Rapturious spins into murderous hallucinations - or is he really committing these blood-splattering crimes?
CB4
A "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't appear to know as much about rap music as they claim... but a lack of musical ability in an artist never hurts sales, does it? You've just got to play the part of a rap star...
Soul Plane
Following a ridiculously awful flight that leads to his pet's death, Nashawn Wade files a lawsuit against the airline, and wins a multimillion-dollar settlement. Determined to create a better flying experience, Nashawn starts his own airline, one that caters to an African-American clientele. Going into business with a tricked-out plane piloted by the smooth Capt. Mack, the airline hits a snag when it has to deal with the family of Elvis Hunkee.
Beat Street
An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture.
Bodied
A progressive graduate student finds success and sparks outrage when his interest in battle rap as a thesis subject becomes a competitive obsession.
Breakin'
A struggling young dancer joins forces with two breakdancers and together they become a street sensation.
Rhyme & Reason
A study in the world of hip-hop, done mostly with interviews, in order to see why it is as popular as it is today and what the future holds.
Risen: The Story of Chron 'Hell Razah' Smith
Discovered by Wu-Tang Clan's RZA, Hell Razah had a promising career and gold records before he was tragically struck down with a brain aneurysm. Risen traces his journey to recovery - both spiritually and physically - back to the mic.
Let It Shine
A young teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help his friend out and win the girl of his dreams by going through several events of betrayal, trust and agreement while his religious parents have strictly dislike his interests.
Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as 'A Tribe Called Quest' have kept a generation hungry for more of their groundbreaking music since their much publicized breakup in 1998. Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows the band to this day. He explores what's next for, what many claim, are the pioneers of alternative rap.
Roxanne Roxanne
The most feared battle emcee in the early 1980s in Queens, New York, was a fierce teenager from the Queensbridge projects. At the age of 14, Roxanne Shanté was well on her way to becoming a hip-hop legend, as she hustled to provide for her family while defending herself from the dangers of the street.
All the Streets Are Silent: The Convergence of Hip Hop and Skateboarding
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, skateboarding and hip-hop culture collide in downtown Manhattan. Archival footage from the era showcases the fusion of these two forms of expression.
Snake Outta Compton
A rap group on the verge of signing their first record deal is the city's only hope in a battle with a giant mutating snake monster.
Beastie Boys Story
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze.
School Town King
It follows two teenage rappers in Bangkok who use their musical talent to navigate their difficult circumstances.
Junction 48
Set against a backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Palestinian rapper Kareem and his singer girlfriend Manar struggle, love and make music in their crime-ridden ghetto and Tel Aviv's hip-hop club scene.
Rize
A documentary film that highlights two street derived dance styles, Clowning and Krumping, that came out of the low income neighborhoods of L.A.. Director David LaChapelle interviews each dance crew about how their unique dances evolved. A new and positive activity away from the drugs, guns, and gangs that ruled their neighborhood. A raw film about a growing sub-culture movements in America.
Bulworth
A suicidally disillusioned liberal politician puts a contract out on himself and takes the opportunity to be bluntly honest with his voters by affecting the rhythms and speech of hip-hop music and culture.
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Chris Robinson
Director
Uzo Aduba
as
Carla Monroe
Anthony Anderson
as
Romelo Reese
Orlando Colon
as
Drug Spot Lookout
Eric Brown
as
Engineer
William Smith
as
Sheriff
Halle Berry
as
Herself
Ice-T
as
Himself
Deezer D
as
Otis / Stab Master Arson
Isaac Hayes
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Owner
Missi Pyle
as
Barbara
Lil Jon
as
Himself
D.L. Hughley
as
Johnny
Kevin Hart
as
Nashawn
Tonya Pinkins
as
Angela
Mary Alice
as
Cora
Ralph Cole Jr.
as
Dancer
Kadeem Hardison
as
High School Student
Calum Worthy
as
Adam
Jean Elie
as
Black Library Student
Walter Perez
as
Che Corleone
Joel Silberg
Director
Lela Rochon
as
Extra in First Scene
Jean-Claude Van Damme
as
Spectator in First Dance Sequence
RZA
as
Self
Paul Hoen
Director
Halle Bailey
as
Choir Girl #1
Algee Smith
as
Da Boss
Courtney B. Vance
as
Jacob
Alex Désert
as
Levi
Michael Rapaport
Director
Ahmir-Khalib Thompson
as
Self
Ludacris
as
Self
Dennis Miller
as
Self - TV Host
Curtiss Cook
as
Dave
Caleb Eberhardt
as
Lounge Patron
Nia Long
as
Ms. Peggy Gooden
Cindy Cheung
as
Nurse Mitchell
Robin Tunney
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Self - Actor
Vin Diesel
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Self - Bouncer, Mars
Ben Stiller
as
Self - Bouncer, Mars
Tony Hawk
as
Self - Pro Skateboarder
Eric Paul Erickson
as
Alley Jaws
Joston Theney
as
Denz
Jon Kondelik
as
Ethan
Anne McDaniels
as
Muffy
Spike Jonze
Director
Steve Buscemi
as
Self
Joan Rivers
as
Self
Mark Wahlberg
as
Self
David LaChapelle
Director
Kevin Scott Richardson
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Music producer
Warren Beatty
Director
Sean Astin
as
Gary
Barry Shabaka Henley
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Man at Frankie's
Bill Clinton
as
Self
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