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Mr. Dial Has Something to Say

October 2007 •English

The documentary film "Mr. Dial Has Something to Say" investigates the problem of classism and racism in the elite American art world. By following the dramatic, disturbing story of Thornton Dial, a 79-year-old American-African artist from Alabama's Black Belt.

Here We Come

November 2006 •English

The story of hip hip behind the iron curtain.

School Town King

December 2020 •Thai

It follows two teenage rappers in Bangkok who use their musical talent to navigate their difficult circumstances.

A Cara De Perro Zoo – La Pelicula

May 2012 •Spanish

Documentary about freestyle competition and hip-hop culture in Argentina.

Dave Chappelle's Block Party

September 2005 •English

The American comedian/actor delivers a story about the alternative Hip Hop scene. A small town Ohio mans moves to Brooklyn, New York, to throw an unprecedented block party.

Spit Gold Under an Empire

Invalid date •English

Short documentary on underground rap culture in New York City.

Outlawz: Worldwide

April 2002 •English

East Coast natives Napoleon, Young Noble, Edi and Kastro attempt to unify the thug nation.

Prinzessinnenbad

May 2007 •English

A film about three teenagers - Klara, Mina and Tanutscha - from the Berlin district of Kreuzberg. The trio have known each other since Kindergarten and have plenty in common. The three 15-year-olds are the best of friends; they are spending the summer at Prinzenbad, a large open-air swimming pool at the heart of the district where they live. They're feeling pretty grown up, and are convinced they've now left their childhood behind.

The Fiend

January 2011 •English

Joe wants to be a rapper. Max wants to be a filmmaker. They go to a secluded house in rural Virginia to document the production of Joe's demo CD. But what begins as a funny music documentary turns into a film about Joe's harrowing battle with a self-destructive alter-ego.

Rize

January 2005 •English

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.

What Difference Does It Make?

February 2014 •English

A documentary that explores the challenges that a life in music can bring.

Crowns & Chaos

November 2024 •English

A group of friends launching a groundbreaking hip-hop showcase in their city rise to popularity, but their unity is tested by diverging ambition

Twenty One Pilots: Live at Lollapalooza Berlin

September 2019 •English

We Came to Heal

June 2020 •English

We Came to Heal” follows H.O.L.L.A!’s Healing Justice Movement - over a three years period capturing Healing Justice circles, the Healing Justice Summits and H.O.L.L.A!’ s human healing-centered praxis led by The Youth Organizing Collective (Y.O.C). We believe to move towards healing you need to create a space to build, to grow, and share our stories. Alone we are strong spirited, but together we are unstoppable in the fight to end all forms of violence in our Nation, our families and all relationships.

Wu-Tang Clan: This Shit is from the Heart

January 1997 •German

Documentary about the Wu-Tang Clan.

Bernardo na Vida, BMO na Batalha

September 2020 •Portuguese

This is the life of Bernardo, a 13 year old boy who is born from MCs in the Federal District turns into BMO.

Go Tha Hardest

August 2024 •English

A documentary about an upcoming artist who is in grief but is trying to manage his musical career as a rapper.

Camoflauge

June 2016 •English

Camoflauge is the true story of Jason Johnson (aka Camoflauge) a rapper from Savannah, GA. He is known for representing his city to the fullest, putting Savannah on the hip hop map. In May 2003, his life was tragically cut short when he was fatally shot outside of Pure Pain Recording Studio. He was 21 years of age. Thirteen years later, his murder still unsolved, family, friends and fans break the silence by reflecting on how the city he loved turned against him. This documentary invites audiences to watch Savannah finally heal over the death of their hero.

Money, Power, Respect: Hip Hop Billion Dollar Industry

November 2012 •English

Who of the icons Jay-Z, Diddy, 50 Cent and Dr. Dre becomes the first dollar billionaire?

Nerdcore Rising

September 2008 •English

Nerdcore Rising is a documentary/concert film starring MC Frontalot and other nerdcore hip hop artists such as mc chris, Wheelie Cyberman of Optimus Rhyme and MC Lars, with contributors from such as "Weird Al" Yankovic, Prince Paul and Brian Posehn. It combines interviews about nerdcore and its origins with footage of MC Frontalot's 2006 Nerdcore Rising national tour.