Bad Meaning Good
Synopsis
The hip-hop or rap scene came to the UK from New York in the early 1980s. The media exploited the new craze and then dropped what has become, for a growing number of young black Britons, a way of life. Tim Westwood, a DJ well-respected 'on the street', has made this film as a showcase for the talented young rappers, scratch-mix DJs and graffiti artists in London. With a special guest appearance by the New York kings of rap, Run‐D.M.C., at the Brixton Academy.
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- Director
- Tim Westwood
- Original Title
- Bad Meaning Good
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Westwood
Guy Crossman
Sue Davidson, Peter Lee-Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Sue Davidson
Producer
Guy Crossman
Editor
Peter Lee-Wright
Producer
Tim Westwood
Director
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What is Bad Meaning Good about?
The hip-hop or rap scene came to the UK from New York in the early 1980s. The media exploited the new craze and then dropped what has become, for a growing number of young black Britons, a way of life. Tim Westwood, a DJ well-respected 'on the street', has made this film as a showcase for the talented young rappers, scratch-mix DJs and graffiti artists in London. With a special guest appearance by the New York kings of rap, Run‐D.M.C., at the Brixton Academy.
Who directed Bad Meaning Good?
Bad Meaning Good was directed by Tim Westwood.
Who stars in Bad Meaning Good?
The principal cast of Bad Meaning Good includes Tim Westwood.
When was Bad Meaning Good released and how long is it?
Bad Meaning Good was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 31m.