Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)

Name: Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: 2012
Duration: 82 min
Rating: 10

2012 · 82 min

Music · Documentary

★ 10.0

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"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.

Crew

Director Hassan Pore
Director Ron Lawrence

Cast

G
Grandmaster Flowers
P
Pete DJ Jones
M
Master D aka DJ Lance
I
Infinity Machine
D
DJ Hollywood
Chuck D

Crew

Director — Hassan Pore
Director — Ron Lawrence

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