The film documents the development of hip hop culture since its inception in the 1970s. With interviews from various figures in the community such as Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, Fab 5 Freddy, KRS-One, MC Hammer and Busy Bee.
Dana Heinz Perry
Director
Bill Adler
Writer
Richard Lowe
Director

Nas
Self

Afrika Bambaataa
Self

Michael Holman
Self

André 3000
Self

Chuck D
Self

Fab 5 Freddy
Self

Nelson George
Self

Debbie Harry
Self

Ice-T
Self
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