Bad Meaning Good (1987)
The hip-hop or rap scene came to the UK from New York in the early 1980s. The media exploited the new craze and then dropped what has become, for a growing number of young black Britons, a way of life. Tim Westwood, a DJ well-respected 'on the street', has made this film as a showcase for the talented young rappers, scratch-mix DJs and graffiti artists in London. With a special guest appearance by the New York kings of rap, Run‐D.M.C., at the Brixton Academy.
Director: Tim Westwood
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
Release Date: August 5, 1987
Cast
- Tim Westwood - Self
Editing: Guy Crossman
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
rap music
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bad Meaning Good about?
- The hip-hop or rap scene came to the UK from New York in the early 1980s. The media exploited the new craze and then dropped what has become, for a growing number of young black Britons, a way of life. Tim Westwood, a DJ well-respected 'on the street', has made this film as a showcase for the talented young rappers, scratch-mix DJs and graffiti artists in London. With a special guest appearance by the New York kings of rap, Run‐D.M.C., at the Brixton Academy.
- Who directed Bad Meaning Good?
- Bad Meaning Good was directed by Tim Westwood.
- Who stars in Bad Meaning Good?
- Bad Meaning Good stars Tim Westwood.
- How long is Bad Meaning Good?
- Bad Meaning Good has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
- What genre is Bad Meaning Good?
- Bad Meaning Good is a Documentary film.
- Where was Bad Meaning Good produced?
- Bad Meaning Good was produced in United Kingdom.