
The Show
1995-08-25 · 93 min · ★ 7.2
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 become so popular.
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Production details
- Directors
- Brian Robbins
- Production companies
- Rysher Entertainment, Savoy Pictures, Tollin/Robbins Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 2,702,578
Top Cast
Kurtis BlowSelf
Sean CombsSelf
Snoop DoggSelf
Dr. DreSelf
Warren GSelf
Method ManSelf
The Notorious B.I.G.Self
Slick RickSelf
Afrika BambaataaSelf
LL Cool JSelf
Kid CapriSelf
Craig MackSelf
Melle MelSelf
RaekwonSelf
Russell SimmonsSelfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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