Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)

Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)

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2012-01-01

"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.

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Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)

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"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.

Released

2012-01-01

Runtime

82

Director

Hassan Pore

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Music

Documentary

Language

English

Production

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    Grandmaster Flowers

    Grandmaster Flowers
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    Pete DJ Jones

    Pete DJ Jones
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    Master D aka DJ Lance

    Master D aka DJ Lance
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    Infinity Machine

    Infinity Machine
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    DJ Hollywood

    DJ Hollywood
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    Chuck D

    Chuck D