Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop) (2012)
"Founding Fathers" is an illuminating documentary that unveils the untold stories of overlooked street DJs from diverse boroughs of 1970s New York City, who played a pivotal role in shaping the foundations of Hip Hop culture. Through intimate interviews and compelling narratives, this captivating film resurrects the forgotten legacy of Nu Sounds, GrandMaster Flowers, DJ Hollywood, and other pioneers, shedding light on their profound contributions that have been hidden for decades.
Director: Hassan Pore, Ron Lawrence
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: January 1, 2012
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop) about?
- "Founding Fathers" is an illuminating documentary that unveils the untold stories of overlooked street DJs from diverse boroughs of 1970s New York City, who played a pivotal role in shaping the foundations of Hip Hop culture. Through intimate interviews and compelling narratives, this captivating film resurrects the forgotten legacy of Nu Sounds, GrandMaster Flowers, DJ Hollywood, and other pioneers, shedding light on their profound contributions that have been hidden for decades.
- Who directed Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)?
- Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop) was directed by Hassan Pore, Ron Lawrence.
- Who stars in Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)?
- Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop) stars Grandmaster Flowers, Pete DJ Jones, Master D aka DJ Lance, Infinity Machine, DJ Hollywood, Chuck D.
- How long is Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)?
- Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop) has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)?
- Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop) is a Music, Documentary film.