Afrika Bambaataa
Popularity:3.203
Known For:Acting
Birthday:1957-04-17
Place of Birth:The Bronx, New York, USA
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The Show (1995)
A documentary about the culture of hip-hop. Through interviews with some of hip-hops biggest names, the film makers attempt to find out why it has...
Modulations (1998)
Less a documentary than a primer on all electronic music. Featuring interviews with nearly every major player past and present, as well as a few...
NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell (2007)
New York City, 1977 - It was a time when the city had fallen into decay, with too few jobs, money, police, schools, and social services. There was a...
Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat (1995)
Rap music has articulated a black aesthetic that is influencing pop culture around the world. But does it also promote violence, misogyny, and crime?...
One World, One Voice (1990)
An extraordinary music special is the climax to One World week. The brainchild of ex-10cc drummer Kevin Godley, it features the first true global...
Hip Hop Story from Croatia (2008)
A documentary film about Hip Hop scene in Croatia.
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)
SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of...
The Work of Director Chris Cunningham (2003)
British director Chris Cunningham has drawn acclaim for groundbreaking music videos for the likes of Autechre, Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, Bjork, and...
Beastie Boys Story (2020)
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live...
The Making of Sun City (1985)
Documentary Chronicling the making of Artists United Against Apartheid “Sun City”
5 Sides of a Coin (2004)
"5 Sides of a Coin" is a comprehensive overview of the worldwide cultural movement of Hip-Hop.
Beat This!: A Hip Hop History (1984)
Beat This: A Hip-Hop History is a 1984 BBC documentary film about hip-hop culture, directed by Dick Fontaine. The cast includes Afrika Bambaataa, DJ...
808 (2015)
The inspiring story of the Roland TR808, from the creation of Planet Rock which established it as a dynamic modern instrument, to how it defined hip...
James Brown: Soul Survivor (2003)
James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's a dark side to Brown's success that includes...
The Freshest Kids (2002)
From the Boogie Down Bronx and beyond, the history of the b-boy.
Leftfield: A Final Hit (2005)
A collection of music videos from celebrated British electronic band Leftfield.
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop (2004)
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...
Beat Street (1984)
An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture.
Sample This (2013)
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...
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter (1990)
This music special is dedicated to dispelling the prejudices associated with the HIV infection and raising money for AIDS research and relief. Some...
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' (2002)
Featuring inverviews from: Afrika Bambaataa, Ashford & Simpson, Jackson Browne, Kim Burell, Taylor Dayne, Carmen Electra, Faith Evans, Roberta Flack,...
Bombin' (1987)
First broadcast in 1987 on the UK's Channel 4, Bombin' is a documentary about Afrika Bambaataa's Zulu nation bringing American hip-hop culture to...
The Hip Hop Years (1999)
The Hip Hop Years is a three part series of one hour television documentaries, made for Channel 4 in 1999. The series was devised by David Upshal...
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013)
Bourdain travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals....
Hip Hop Evolution (2016)
Hip-Hop today is a global culture that has changed music, dance, fashion, language —and even politics. But where did this worldwide cultural...
Hip Hop Evolution (1970)
Graffiti Rock was a hip-hop based television program, originally screened June 29, 1984. Intended as an on-going series, the show only received one...