Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop
Synopsis
An exploration of the emergence of L.A.’s “underground” hip hop culture of the late 1990s-early 2000s, recounted first-hand by some of its architects: the creators of Club Elements. Every respected independent MC in the nation came through to Club Elements. This documentary chronicles that vibrant time in Los Angeles’ underground Hip Hop scene and shows a side of L.A.’s subculture that is responsible for an independent movement that spawned a slew of widely recognized and celebrated artists.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-22
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August 24, 2021
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- Director
- Al Bonds, Mark Breeze
- Original Title
- Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Shout! Studios, Elements Media Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Al Bonds, Mark Breeze
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Al Bonds
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Mark Breeze
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What is Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop about?
An exploration of the emergence of L.A.’s “underground” hip hop culture of the late 1990s-early 2000s, recounted first-hand by some of its architects: the creators of Club Elements. Every respected independent MC in the nation came through to Club Elements. This documentary chronicles that vibrant time in Los Angeles’ underground Hip Hop scene and shows a side of L.A.’s subculture that is responsible for an independent movement that spawned a slew of widely recognized and celebrated artists.
Who directed Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop?
Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop was directed by Al Bonds, Mark Breeze.
Who stars in Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop?
The principal cast of Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop includes Talib Kweli, Vincent Mason, Aceyalone, Abstract Rude, Myka 9.
When was Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop released and how long is it?
Where We're From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.