Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Lowe, Martin Torgoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Torgoff, Richard Lowe
- Original Title
- Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- VH1 Rock Docs
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Lowe, Martin Torgoff
Martin Torgoff, Richard Lowe
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Lowe
Director
Martin Torgoff
Writer
Martin Torgoff
Director
Richard Lowe
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation
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What is Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation about?
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.
Who directed Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation?
Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation was directed by Richard Lowe, Martin Torgoff.
Who stars in Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation?
The principal cast of Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation includes Too $hort, B-Real, Chuck D, Sandra 'Pepa' Denton, Snoop Dogg.
When was Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation released and how long is it?
Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation?
Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).