Topic: Hip Hop

Direction Darby Wheeler · Sam Dunn · Scot McFadyen

Cast Sal Abbatiello · Paul Ackerley · Bill Adler · Charlie Ahearn

Synopsis Hip-Hop Evolution (TV Series) (2016) is a comprehensive documentary series that delves into the rich history and transformation of hip-hop culture. Spanning four seasons and sixteen episodes, this series features in-depth interviews with iconic MCs, DJs, and industry moguls. It...

Direction Henry Chalfant · Tony Silver

Synopsis Style Wars (1983) is a pioneering documentary delving into the vibrant world of hip hop culture, crafted by Tony Silver and Henry Chalfant in the heart of New York City during 1983. The film places a significant focus on graffiti...

Direction Donald Glover · Hiro Murai · Janicza Bravo · Amy Seimetz

Cast Donald Glover · Emmett Hunter · Lakeith Stanfield · Terri Abney

Synopsis Atlanta (TV Series) (2016) follows the journey of two cousins navigating the complex world of the Atlanta rap scene. Earnest 'Earn' Marks, a driven college dropout, and his distant cousin Alfred, who gains sudden fame under the name Paper Boi,...

Direction Gerard Escuer

Cast Virginia Pérez Alonso · Daniel Amelang · Iker Bengoa · Iñigo Bengoa

Synopsis Tijera contra papel (2018) is an investigative documentary that delves into the rising trend of censorship in contemporary Spain. The film highlights a disturbing phenomenon where 14 rappers faced potential imprisonment in 2018, serving as a stark example of a...

Direction Doug Pray

Synopsis Scratch (2001) is an in-depth feature-length documentary that delves into the art of hip-hop DJing, commonly referred to as turntablism. The film traces the evolution of this art form from its origins in the South Bronx during the 1970s to...

Direction Bobbito Garcia

Cast Common · Rosario Dawson · DJ Premier · DMX

Synopsis Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives (2015) delves into the profound cultural influence of a radio program that was hailed by Source Magazine in 1998 as "The Best Hip Hop Radio Show Of All-Time." This documentary chronicles the journey...

Direction Alex Horwitz

Cast Lin-Manuel Miranda · Barack Obama · George W. Bush · Paul Ryan

Synopsis Hamilton's America (TV) (2016) offers an in-depth exploration of the creative journey behind the acclaimed musical phenomenon. This documentary takes viewers behind the scenes to uncover how Lin-Manuel Miranda meticulously immersed himself in the life and times of Alexander Hamilton,...

Direction Katell Quillévéré · Hélier Cisterne · Vincent Poymiro · David Elkaïm

Cast Anthony Bajon · Melvin Boomer · Andranic Manet · Laïka Blanc-Francard

Synopsis Reign Supreme (TV Series) (2022) delves into the vibrant world of music, chronicling the early days of the renowned French rap group NTM before they achieved fame. The series explores the emergence of hip-hop in France during the transformative 1980s,...

Direction Allen Hughes

Cast Dr. Dre · Jimmy Iovine · Ice Cube · Eminem

Synopsis The Defiant Ones (TV Miniseries) (2017) delves into the extraordinary alliance between Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre, two individuals from vastly different backgrounds—one from Brooklyn's working-class roots, the other from the streets of Compton. This captivating miniseries chronicles their pivotal...

Direction Jack Clough

Cast Lily Brazier · Asim Chaudhry · Hugo Chegwin · George Keywood

Synopsis People Just Do Nothing (TV Series) (2014) follows the comedic misadventures of a crew of aspiring rappers from West London. The series, presented in a mockumentary style, delves into the lives of these individuals as they navigate the challenges and...

Direction Baz Luhrmann · Stephen Adly Guirgis · Ed Bianchi · Andrew Bernstein

Cast Justice Smith · Herizen F. Guardiola · Shameik Moore · Skylan Brooks

Synopsis The Get Down (TV Series) (2016) is set in the gritty, tumultuous 1970s New York City, a metropolis on the brink of collapse, plagued by violence and financial struggles. Amidst the chaos, a group of resilient South Bronx teenagers band...

Direction Michael Rapaport

Synopsis Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest (2011) chronicles the journey of A Tribe Called Quest, a pioneering hip-hop group that left an indelible mark on the music industry over two decades. Despite their groundbreaking fusion...

Direction Lauren Lazin

Cast Tupac Shakur · James Cagney · Snoop Dogg · Ice-T

Synopsis Tupac: Resurrection (2003) offers an intimate and authorized glimpse into the life and legacy of Tupac Amaru Shakur. This 90-minute documentary is a vibrant tapestry woven with the music and art he produced, as well as the groundbreaking ideas he...

Direction Spike Jonze

Cast Adam Horovitz · Mike D · Beastie Boys

Synopsis Beastie Boys Story (2020) delves into the heartfelt journey of Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz, two members of the iconic band, as they share an intimate and personal narrative about their group and the enduring bond they've maintained over four...

Direction Juanma Sayalonga · David Sainz

Cast Gata Cattana · Juancho Marqués · Alejandra Martínez De Miguel · Sara Socas

Direction Mark Ford

Cast Too $hort · Alex Alonso · Bart Bartholomew · Charlie Beck

Synopsis Uprising: Hip Hop and the LA Riots (2012) delves into the underlying tensions that sparked the 1991 riots, with a focus on how police brutality and systemic injustice set the stage for the unrest. The documentary explores how the hip-hop...

Direction Sacha Jenkins

Cast Wu-Tang Clan · Ghostface Killah · The GZA · Method Man

Synopsis Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men (TV Series) (2019) is a four-part documentary series that delves into the rich history and profound cultural influence of the iconic hip-hop group, Wu-Tang Clan. This series offers an in-depth look at the group's...

Direction Baz Luhrmann

Cast Justice Smith · Herizen F. Guardiola · Shameik Moore · Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Direction Rich Peppiatt

Cast Kneecap · Móglaí Bap · Mo Chara · DJ Próvai

Synopsis Kneecap (2024) follows the journey of JJ, a Belfast educator, who crosses paths with the unconventional duo, Naoise and Liam Og, who openly identify as 'low life scum.' This encounter sparks the formation of a unique hip hop group that...

Direction F. Gary Gray

Cast Lakeith Stanfield · Aldis Hodge · Jason Mitchell · Paul Giamatti

Synopsis Straight Outta Compton (2015) delves into the tumultuous mid-1980s in Compton, California, a city notorious for its perilous streets. The narrative centers around five young individuals who channeled their harrowing upbringing into raw, unfiltered music that defied oppressive authority. This...