Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing vh1s planet rock. Vh1 explores hiphop and crack cocaine in new documentary. Documentary follows rappers rise from crack dealer to hip hop legend the first authorized documentary of christopher wallace is a portrait of a hiphop master but also of a place. Vh1 aired a twohour documentary last night about the rise of crack and hiphop in the mid80s. Sep 18, 2011 directed by richard lowe, martin torgoff. The story of hiphop and the crack generation by m2 on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The movie not only talked about the link between crack and hiphop. On september 18, vh1s rock docs will premier planet rock. Planet rock the story of hip hop and the crack generation documentary crack almost killed off hip hop too.
Icet premieres vh1 documentary about crack and hiphop. David corioredferns before last nights premiere of the vh1 documentary planet rock. Oct 01, 2011 hip hop, like the internet, is a potent tool for education and empowerment. Twenty five years after the drug ravaged many american cities, icet talks honestly with several of the dealers who became rappers, transforming contemporary music. Before last nights premiere of the vh1 documentary planet rock. Apr 09, 2014 wild style is widely regarded as the most accurate film depicting hip hop culture. Narrated and executive produced by icet, this vh1 documentary explores how crack cocaine had a major impact on popular culture, especially the evolution of hip hop. As hip hop became increasingly popular, the fascination with crime and gangster culture. The story of hip hop and the crack generation next month. In the 1970s, dj kool herc, afrika bambaataa, grandmaster flash and the first rhythmic rappers lay the foundations of hip hop in the south bronx.
The story of hiphop and the crack generation tv 2011 a look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban america in the 1980s and its influence on popular culture, especially in hiphop music. Vh1 will examine the interrelated history of crack cocaine and hip hop in a new documentary scheduled to air in september. A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the incredible bongo band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when dj herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the bronx. Sep 27, 2011 these stories are nothing new to those living in the 80s and it played as the backdrop to the vh1documentary, planet rock. Narrated by executive producer, icet, planet rock also got insights from rappers snoop dogg, raekwon and rza about the impact crack had on their lives and musical careers. Aug 24, 2011 on the 25th anniversary of the crack epidemic of 1986, vh1 rock docs planet rock. Vh1 documentary planet rock connects the dots between. By 1986 it was raging through the inner cities of america, like wildfire, leaving pain, grief and death in its wake. Jun 26, 2017 uproxx music all things hiphop music and culture. The story of hiphop and the crack generation 2011 1h 24min documentary, music tv movie 18 september 2011. The story of hip hop and the crack generation doku uber.
The story of hip hop and the crack generation is the first documentary to focus specifically on the connections between crack and hip hop. I found a few beatmaking ones in the documentary post a little while ago, but i feel like most hip hop documentaries are about an emcees career, or multiple artists talking about hip hop in general. List of other type of movies hip hop and hoodgangcrime related. I found the conversations and freestyles really interesting, but this doc still had some serious problems. The story of hip hop and the crack generation see more. Todays generation need to understand the roots and history of hip hop and i feel this documentary does a good job of showing how hip hop developed within its own lifespan. Through interviews with some of hip hops biggest names, the film makers attempt to find out why it has become so popular. The story of hiphop and the crack generation, which aired on. A deep dissection of hiphops hypermasculinity and themes of homophobia by footballerturneddocumentary maker byron hurt, hip hop. Feb 16, 2017 snoop doggy dogg, crack, planet rock hip hop documentary.
The story of hiphop and the crack generation, the films narrator and executive producer ice. The story of hip hop and the crack generation explores the affect and popularization of crack in hiphop. The story of hiphop and the crack generation by m2 on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people. See it below, and watch style wars in its entirety. Nov 26, 2011 the documentary explores hip hop s intrinsic relationship with a generation growing up during a time crack was ruining families. The story of hip hop and the crack generation full documentary narrated by icet. The first authorized documentary of christopher wallace is a portrait of a hip hop master but also of a place called brooklyn. It explores the development of c new york vh1 is exploring the connection between hip hop.
In 84 minutes planet rock narrated by icet, examines hip hop s role as savior to the rappers fortunate enough to make it into the music industry. Fortunately, as the art form grows up and settles into history, things are changing, with great hiphop documentaries now a much more regular occurrence. Im happy there wasnt too much emphasis on the pacbiggie quarrel and program really shows you where hip hop. Icet narrates vh1 documentary on hiphop and drugs cbs news. Tuesday night, vh1 aired the latest installment in its consistently strong documentary series, atl. Sep 03, 2014 tuesday night, vh1 aired the latest installment in its consistently strong documentary series, atl. Sep 17, 2011 the fact that crack cocaine and hip hop became the two biggest elements of urban street culture in the 1980s, suggests a new vh1 documentary, was not entirely coincidence. Really engaging vh1 documentary juggles a number of zeitgeistdefining contexts. Aug 10, 2011 vh1 will examine the interrelated history of crack cocaine and hip hop in a new documentary scheduled to air in september. One fateful night in nyc, a crowded theater held a double screening for both films. The film candidly shows how hiphop reflected the crack epidemic, with.
Thought id chuck together a list of all the great hiphop. The true story of the 1980s crack epidemic is still untold. A look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban america in the 1980s and its influence on popular culture, especially in hiphop music. The latest addition to the emmywinning franchise, planet rock. The docs structure is almost too loose, and at times its all over the place with no real direction, just ice having casual conversations with his rapper friends. If you listened to hip hop in the early or mid90s, or if you got into it later postgolden age but still preautotune and mumble rap youve heard the supreme team namechecked repeatedly. Documentary follows rappers rise from crack dealer to hip hop legend.
Besides the relationship between rap and crack, the documentary covers the horrors of drug wars, lock ups, dealers azie faison and freeway. Decatur redd breaks down in vivid detail the cold streets of atlanta as he knew it coming up as a kid, in hope to clear up some misconceptions or misinformation about his city. Icet premieres vh1 documentary about crack and hip hop before last nights premiere of the vh1 documentary planet rock. Narrated and executive produced by icet, planet rock. The art of rap documentary hip hop legends documentary coming soon. The twohour documentary, part of the emmy awardwinning series looks at the. Snoop doggy dogg, crack, planet rock hip hop documentary. The untold story of atlantas rise in the rap game, a fascinating analysis of hip hop culture. Vh1 documentary planet rock connects the dots between crack cocaine and hiphop the fact that crack cocaine and hip hop became the two biggest. The story of hiphop and the crack generation 2011 a look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban america in the 1980s and its influence on popular culture, especially in hiphop music. Icet narrates vh1 documentary on hip hop and drugs august 9, 2011 9. Sep 07, 2011 twentyfive years after crack cocaine ravaged american cities, a new vh1 rock doc explores how the drug also transformed popular culture, especially hip hop. Documentary, hiphop sorted by popularity ascending imdb.
Nov 07, 2011 narrated and executive produced by icet, planet rock. While on the internet the other day, i had the fortune of finding this incredible free documentary by the smithsonian channel, hip hop. The documentary explores hip hop s intrinsic relationship with a generation growing up during a time crack was ruining families. Crack and hip hop planet rock the story snoop doggy dogg. Hip hop and crack cocaine explored in new vh1 documentary. Crack in the system chronicling the infamous war on drugs and reformed drug kingping rick freeway ross rise and. The story of hip hop and the crack generation is the first documentary to focus specifically on the connections between crack and hiphop. This documentary focused on the cocaine generation to the crack generation. Nelson george was born on september 1, 1957 in brooklyn, new york, usa. Vh1 rock docs are highend featurelength documentaries that reveal untold stories in the history of rock and hiphop music, combining neverbeforeseen footage with an unconventional narrative. Here at crack magazine, weve travelled from the 1980s to the present day to round up ten of the greatest, with each guaranteed to change the way you interpret hiphop history. Narrated and executive produced by icet, this vh1 documentary. The story of hip hop and the crack generation by m2 on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The full story of the 1980s crack epidemic is still yet to be told.
The story of hiphop and the crack generation, the films narrator and executive producer icet was sitting in a room full of. On the 25th anniversary of the crack epidemic of 1986, vh1 rock docs planet rock. A look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban america in the 1980s and its influence on popular culture, especially in hip hop music. The story of hip hop and the crack generation near you. Narrated by ice t this documentary focused on the cocaine generation to the crack generation. Documenting hiphop on the big and small screen can be a roll of the dice.
All of those answers can be found in these netflix documentaries. Thought id chuck together a list of all the great hip hop documentaries accessible on youtube for you guys quality post hey hhh, theres nothing i love more than watching hip hop documentaries so i thought id link some of the videos i have recently watched. The canon of hiphop documentaries is growing fast heres the very best, from style wars to wot do u call it. The story of hip hop and the crack generation premieres sunday, september 18 at 10 p. The story of hip hop and the crack generation explores the affect and popularization of crack in hip hop. Now, after 25 years, a new documentary explores how the drug also transformed pop culture, especially hiphop. The documentary skillfully explained the story of how the drug sellers of. Apr 22, 2018 what is the history of crack cocaine, marijuana, or heroin. Aug 09, 2011 icet narrates vh1 documentary on hip hop and drugs august 9, 2011 9. The memorable event has just been commemorated in ed piskors hip hop family tree comic series.
I happen to be an enthusiast of both of these amazing tools. The untold story of atlantas rise in the rap game, a fascinating analysis of hiphop culture. The main quandary at the heart of most gangland tales can be summed up by an old saw. Interviews with influential mcs, djs and moguls trace the genres dynamic evolution from the 1970s through the 1990s in this documentary series. How crack cocaine transformed hiphop black radio network. The story of hiphop and the crack generation, the films narrator and. With michelle alexander, breal, mary barr, todd boyd. The story of hip hop and the crack generation on vimeo. Sep, 2011 before last nights premiere of the vh1 documentary planet rock. A look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban america in the 1980s and its influence on popular culture. We rate the best films on the music scene down the decades, from bob dylan to blur, anvil to amy winehouse. Vh1 documentary planet rock connects the dots between crack. Vh1 rock docs are highend featurelength documentaries that reveal untold stories in the history of rock and hip hop music, combining neverbeforeseen footage with an unconventional narrative.
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