You're Watching Video Music Box
Synopsis
The untold story of the world’s longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay since 1983, VMB gave a platform to artists like Jay-Z, Nas and Mary J. Blige before they hit it big. Host Ralph McDaniels’ archives — amassed over nearly 40 years — reveal the show’s importance to numerous big-name musicians, as well as to the kids that grew up watching.
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You're Watching Video Music Box - Official Trailer (2021) Nas, Ralph McDaniels
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-02
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Nas
Self
Ralph McDaniels
Self
Wendy Williams
Self
Sean Combs
Self
JAŸ-Z
Self
Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
Self
Fat Joe
Self
Sway Calloway
Self
Shaggy
Self
50 Cent
Self (archive footage)
Aaliyah
Self (archive footage)
Yasiin Bey
Self (archive footage)
Queen Latifah
Self (archive footage)
The Notorious B.I.G.
Self (archive footage)
Tupac Shakur
Self (archive footage)
Mary J. Blige
Self (archive footage)
Common
Self (archive footage)
Lauryn Hill
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nas
- Screenplay & Story
- Andre Wilkins, Steve Rivo
- Original Title
- You're Watching Video Music Box
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Mass Appeal, Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nas
Andre Wilkins, Steve Rivo
Ethan Mills
Lance Cain
Ralph McDaniels, Mimi Valdés
Department Leadership Roster
Lance Cain
Editor
Ethan Mills
Director of Photography
Andre Wilkins
Writer
Steve Rivo
Writer
Nas
Director
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What is You're Watching Video Music Box about?
The untold story of the world’s longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay since 1983, VMB gave a platform to artists like Jay-Z, Nas and Mary J. Blige before they hit it big. Host Ralph McDaniels’ archives — amassed over nearly 40 years — reveal the show’s importance to numerous big-name musicians, as well as to the kids that grew up watching.
Who directed You're Watching Video Music Box?
You're Watching Video Music Box was directed by Nas.
Who stars in You're Watching Video Music Box?
The principal cast of You're Watching Video Music Box includes Nas, Ralph McDaniels, Wendy Williams, Sean Combs, JAŸ-Z.
When was You're Watching Video Music Box released and how long is it?
You're Watching Video Music Box was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.