The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports
“Sports and Hip Hop are two pillars of Black culture that empowered a community to be heard and celebrated against the backdrop of cultural oppression and political persecution.”
Synopsis
Fifty years ago in the Bronx, a new genre of music was born, the product of a people searching for their voice and the opportunity to be heard. For decades, the community was bound by the words of leaders like Martin Luther King and Malcolm X before their assassinations attempted to thwart the messaging. While their lives ended, the impact of their words never would, instead paving the way for others. Soon, athletes and entertainers would step to the microphone and boldly become the sound of a new generation and an inspiration to their people. When the world looked to silence them, the culture found a way to speak louder than ever before. From Muhammad Ali to Public Enemy, Jay-Z to Lebron James and beyond, the impact on sports has been indelible.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
The program made its world premiere on Aug. 11 at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAF).
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Gooden
- Original Title
- The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- ESPN Films, E:60
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Gooden
Angela Rye, Jeremy Williams, Frank Saraceno, Blake Foeman
Department Leadership Roster
Angela Rye
Producer
Jeremy Williams
Producer
Julian Gooden
Director
Frank Saraceno
Producer
Blake Foeman
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports about?
Fifty years ago in the Bronx, a new genre of music was born, the product of a people searching for their voice and the opportunity to be heard. For decades, the community was bound by the words of leaders like Martin Luther King and Malcolm X before their assassinations attempted to thwart the messaging. While their lives ended, the impact of their words never would, instead paving the way for others. Soon, athletes and entertainers would step to the microphone and boldly become the sound of a new generation and an inspiration to their people. When the world looked to silence them, the culture found a way to speak louder than ever before. From Muhammad Ali to Public Enemy, Jay-Z to Lebron James and beyond, the impact on sports has been indelible.
Who directed The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports?
The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports was directed by Julian Gooden.
Who stars in The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports?
The principal cast of The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports includes Busta Rhymes, Big Daddy Kane, Charlamagne tha God, Fab 5 Freddy, Fat Joe.
When was The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports released and how long is it?
The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.