Documentary · 2013 · 1h 25m

Sample This

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Director
Dan Forrer
Cast
Gene Simmons as Narrator Rosey Grier as Self Melle Mel as Self Questlove as Self Jerry Butler as Self Grandmaster Caz as Self
Crew
Philip Hurn — Director of Photography Michael Levine — Editor Dan Forrer — Writer Bob Burris — Producer Tara Larsen — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
hip-hopapache nationbronx, new york cityincredible bongo band
Key Collaborators
Dan Forrer Director Philip Hurn Director of Photography Michael Levine Editor Dan Forrer Writer Bob Burris Producer Tara Larsen Producer
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