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September. 12,2013

Rating：

6.4

Genre：

Documentary

Keywords：

Hip-hop Apache Bronx

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A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.

Gene Simmons as Narrator

Rosey Grier as Self

Melle Mel as Self

Questlove as Self

Jerry Butler as Self

Grandmaster Caz as Self

Afrika Bambaataa as

DJ Kool Herc as

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Reviews

GrimPrecise

2013/09/12

I'll tell you why so serious

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CommentsXp

2013/09/13

Best movie ever!

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Ariella Broughton

2013/09/14

It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

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Dana

2013/09/15

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

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Rachel Marsden

2013/09/16

I saw the premiere of this documentary film at the British Film Institute in London in June, followed by a Q&A with the director, Dan Forrer, who elicited gasps from the audience when he mentioned in passing that he spent 4 years researching and creating this film -- a level of dedication that's plainly evident throughout. I can honestly say that this is the most fascinating, surprising and compelling documentary that I have ever seen. Who would have guessed that the iconic piece of music (Apache) that represents the birth of hip-hop culture and rap, and the musicians who make it all happen, would be tied to so many key historical events from the assassination of Robert Kennedy to the Charles Manson murders? As a political analyst and pop culture junkie, this film treated me to a unique perspective on some of the history that shaped the American landscape, with the added bonus of learning about the birth and evolution of hip-hop along the way. If you're a celebrity watcher, this film has some great little gems that have never before come to light. And if you're a die-hard hip-hop fan, you'll love this for the interviews and insight from some of the biggest names in the business. It's about 1.5 hours and doesn't drag at all. Great editing and the stellar soundtrack that you'd expect from a film about Apache.

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