Hustlers Convention (2015)
The untold story of the album that changed the face of music
The story of Sport and Spoon - two young hustlers who attend the eponymous convention, only to get tangled up in a financial disagreement that leads to a shootout, police chase and finishes with Sport on death row, weighing up what it all means. Taking its title from the album, the film blends archive photos with interviews and uses unique animated sequences set to the album. It portrays Hustlers Convention in its wider social context and Jalal's personal story as one of rap's undisputed pioneers.
Director: Mike Todd
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: January 1, 2015
Cast
- Chuck D - Self
- Ice-T - Self
- Jalal Nuriddin - Self
- Abdul Malik Al Nasir - Self
- Omar Ben Hassan - Self
- Fab 5 Freddy - Self
- Nelson George - Self
- Darius James - Self
- Greil Marcus - Self
- MC Lyte - Self
Cinematography: Quenell Jones
Production: Warehouse 51, BTN Eastlink, Riverhorse
Country: France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mike Todd
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hustlers Convention about?
- The story of Sport and Spoon - two young hustlers who attend the eponymous convention, only to get tangled up in a financial disagreement that leads to a shootout, police chase and finishes with Sport on death row, weighing up what it all means. Taking its title from the album, the film blends archive photos with interviews and uses unique animated sequences set to the album. It portrays Hustlers Convention in its wider social context and Jalal's personal story as one of rap's undisputed pioneers.
- Who directed Hustlers Convention?
- Hustlers Convention was directed by Mike Todd.
- Who stars in Hustlers Convention?
- Hustlers Convention stars Chuck D, Ice-T, Jalal Nuriddin, Abdul Malik Al Nasir, Omar Ben Hassan, Fab 5 Freddy.
- How long is Hustlers Convention?
- Hustlers Convention has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Hustlers Convention?
- Hustlers Convention is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Hustlers Convention produced?
- Hustlers Convention was produced in France, United Kingdom, United States of America.