Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)
Synopsis
"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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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hassan Pore, Ron Lawrence
- Original Title
- Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hassan Pore, Ron Lawrence
Department Leadership Roster
Hassan Pore
Director
Ron Lawrence
Director
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What is Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop) about?
"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.
Who directed Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)?
Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop) was directed by Hassan Pore, Ron Lawrence.
Who stars in Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)?
The principal cast of Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop) includes Grandmaster Flowers, Pete DJ Jones, Master D aka DJ Lance, Infinity Machine, DJ Hollywood.
When was Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop) released and how long is it?
Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop) was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.