Chuck D
Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, better known by his stage name Chuck D, is an American rapper, author, and producer. He helped create politically and socially conscious rap music in the mid-1980s as the leader of the rap group Public Enemy.
Works
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.
Release Date:2025-01-27
Character:Self
Vote Count:7
Camden
This music documentary reveals how some of the world's most iconic artists were shaped by this corner of London.
Release Date:2024-05-29
Character:Self
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:8
James Brown: Say It Loud
Traces the incredible trajectory of Brown’s life and career from a 7th grade drop-out arrested and jailed at the age of 16 for breaking into a car in the Jim Crow-era South, to an entertainment legend whose groundbreaking talent and unique perspective catapulted him to become a cultural force.
Release Date:2024-02-19
Character:Self
Episode Count:4
Vote Count:2
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
A once-in-a-lifetime live concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Airing Sunday, Dec. 10, at at 8:30 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+, the two-hour tribute special will feature exclusive performances from hip-hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists, including Black Thought, Bun B, Common, De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, J.J. Fad, Talib Kweli, The Lady Of Rage, LL COOL J, MC Sha-Rock, Monie Love, The Pharcyde, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke, and Yo-Yo.
Release Date:2023-12-10
Character:Self
Vote Count:2
Freestyle 101: Hip Hop History
Narrated by Chuck D, Freestyle 101: Hip-Hop History explores the genre's early days through the lens of freestyle rap, featuring legendary artists discussing the history and intricacies of rapping with musical performances throughout.
Release Date:2023-10-24
Character:Narrator
Cover Your Ears
When does art become obscenity? Cover Your Ears takes a close look at this question through the lens of the past 100 years of music and the ever-evolving discussion of legal and moral lines in the industry
Release Date:2023-05-08
Character:Self
Vote Count:1
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
After 13-year-old super-genius Lunella accidentally brings ten-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the duo works together to protect the city's Lower East Side from danger.
Release Date:2023-02-10
Character:The Beetle (voice)
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:30
Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
Public Enemy’s Chuck D leads a cast of hip-hop icons and leading African-American and Latino cultural commentators as they chart the factors that led to the birth of the revolutionary art form of hip-hop in 1970s New York, as well as the creation of the seminal hit The Message. They evoke a picture of how, after the turbulence of the 60s and the civil rights struggles, desperate social conditions and the experience of countless dispossessed people of colour living in a city mired in crisis helped give birth to a new art form.
Release Date:2023-01-21
Department:Creator
Job:Creator
Character:Self
Episode Count:[ 4 ]
Vote Count:3
Sign the Show
Sign The Show: Deaf Culture, Access and Entertainment is a feature-length documentary providing insight into Deaf culture and the quest for access to entertainment. It brings together entertainers, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HOH) community, and American Sign Language interpreters to discuss accessibility at live performances in a humorous, heartfelt, and insightful way.
Release Date:2023-01-20
Character:Self
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. This year’s Performer Inductees are Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon. Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis will receive the Musical Excellence Award, Harry Belafonte and Elizabeth Cotten the Early Influence Award, and Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine, and Sylvia Robinson the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
Release Date:2022-11-19
Character:Self
Vote Count:7
Nothing Compares
Since the beginning of her career, Sinéad O’Connor has used her powerful voice to challenge the narratives she was surrounded by while growing up in predominantly Roman Catholic Ireland. Despite her agency, depth and perspective, O’Connor’s unflinching refusal to conform means that she has often been patronized and unfairly dismissed as an attention-seeking pop star.
Release Date:2022-09-23
Character:Self
Vote Count:45
Use of Force: The Policing of Black America
As reports of fatal police violence continue to flood the headlines, this film shines a light on not only the circumstances of these cases but how to improve the system as a whole and heal the communities they impact.
Release Date:2022-01-14
Character:Narrator (voice)
Vote Count:1
Mr. Nelson on the North Side
Music icons including Chuck D, Orianthi, and Chaka Khan recount never-before-told stories of Prince the performer and Prince the man, and how his unique creativity, in turn, inspired them to do their best work.
Release Date:2021-09-25
Character:Self
Vote Count:2
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
Explore Woodstock 99, a three-day music festival promoted to echo unity and counterculture idealism of the original 1969 concert but instead devolved into riots, looting and sexual assaults.
Release Date:2021-07-23
Character:Self (archive footage)
Vote Count:87
Anthrax: 40th Anniversary Livestream
"It's 40 years of thrash and counting, but not before a very special anniversary is marked for Anthrax. The band, who have been counting down the days to their official 40th anniversary on July 18, have now announced a special worldwide livestream event kicking off on Friday, July 16. North American fans will be able to catch the livestream event starting at 7PM ET / 4PM PT on July 16, with U.K. fans getting their viewing kicked off on Saturday, July 17 at midnight BST. As part of the livestream, Anthrax will play an extensive set of both hits and deep cuts spanning the group's entire catalog.
Release Date:2021-07-15
Character:Himself
Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
A look at the extraordinary achievements and contemporary legacy of Oscar Micheaux, a pioneer of the African-American film industry.
Release Date:2021-07-10
Character:Self
Vote Count:3
This Is Pop
Unknown histories take center stage as the hitmakers themselves - from ABBA to T-Pain - explore dimensions of pop music you never knew existed.
Release Date:2021-03-06
Character:Self
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:17
American Rapstar
A new scene of troubled, lo-fi young rappers have emerged from Trump’s America, utilizing the SoundCloud streaming platform to quickly become the most culturally disruptive force in hip hop, shocking the world with their rambunctious antics, prescription drug use, facial tattoos, and rebellious punk energy. What do these newly minted millionaire artists say about the state of youth culture today and the future of the music streaming economy? We examine the SoundCloud rap scene’s biggest stars from within the culture as well placing them in the broader musical context in an attempt to understand how we arrived here and where we are headed.
Release Date:2020-11-11
Character:Self [Archive]
Vote Count:4
For NYC
Noel Ashman and Damon Dash direct a collection of favorite quotes from high profile artists, recorded on their smart phones, in their homes during quarantine to give Nyc a boost in these hard times and to raise money for NYC residents struggling with the covid19 pandemic.
Release Date:2020-06-01
Ricky Powell: The Individualist
Ricky Powell boasts a quintessential New York story, rising to fame as a street photographer in the 80’s and 90’s and touring with the Beastie Boys, capturing some of the wildest moments in popular culture.
Release Date:2020-05-30
Character:Self
Vote Count:3
Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
The Coachella concert series is examined through the lens of rare footage, interviews, and performances from some of the most famous performers who ever graced the venue.
Release Date:2020-04-10
Character:Self
Vote Count:5
It's Yours: A Film on Hip-Hop and the Internet
By the dawn of the 21st century, hip-hop sales had reached an all-time high, but one thing has remained the same. The doors were still locked, and the music industry held the keys. Young artists began to self-market on the Internet, ultimately helping to collapse the music industry as we knew it. It’s Yours explores how it became possible to become a rap star through a Twitter account, YouTube site or Myspace page. It tells this story through the unique perspectives of numerous artists, producers, record industry insiders, and music and cultural critics.
Release Date:2020-02-13
Character:himself
Vote Count:1
The Cobra at Twilight
The 90-minute film looks back on the life and 19-year MLB career of “The Cobra,” from 1978 NL MVP, seven-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion to his current battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Release Date:2019-12-12
System Shock: How the MP3 Changed Music
This is the story of the MP3, an audio breakthrough that brought a billion dollar industry to the brink of collapse, but also paved the way for our modern digital lives. Germany 1995, a PhD student makes a technological breakthrough when he discovers how to compress audio without losing sound quality. He calls his new file type an "MP3". Within just a few years, and with the help of a nascent tech community, illegal MP3s begin filling up the hard drives of millions of computers around the world. It's the beginning of our modern digital age and internet culture. Featuring interviews with infamous music executives, artists, and techies, System Shock chronicles how the MP3 crushed the music industry and gave rise to the billion-dollar sharing economy.
Release Date:2019-11-06
Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare
The history of warfare as it relates to global Black society, broken down into 7 chapters that examines the ways the system of racism wages warfare from a historical, psychological, sexual, biological, health, educational, and military perspective.
Release Date:2019-08-01
Character:Self
Vote Count:3
Grass Is Greener
Weed. Marijuana. Grass. Pot. Whatever you prefer to call it, America’s relationship with cannabis is a complicated one. In his directorial debut, hip hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy presents an unparalleled look at the racially biased history of the war on marijuana. A range of celebrities and experts discuss the plant’s influence on music and popular culture, and the devastating impact its criminalization has had on Black and Latino communities. As more and more states join the push to legalize marijuana, this documentary dives deep into the glaring racial disparities in the growing cannabis market.
Release Date:2019-04-20
Character:Self
Vote Count:40
Shut Up and Dribble
An inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political environment, through the lens of the NBA.
Release Date:2018-11-03
Department:Crew
Job:Additional Music
Episode Count:3
Vote Count:1
The Untold Story of Detroit Hip Hop
"The Untold Story of Hip-Hop" Narrated by Chuck D. Tells the colorful true stories of the people, places and sounds behind the mainstream names we know and love. We start in Detroit, host of one of the most important and influential music movements of the 21st century.
Release Date:2018-10-20
Character:Self
Rock Rubber 45s
A cinematic odyssey exploring the connectivity of global basketball, sneaker, and music lifestyle through the firsthand lens of authentic NYC culture orchestrator Bobbito García. The film explores García’s youth dealing with mistreatment, educational quandaries, identity, and loss as well as his ascension to self-determination as an adult freelance creative.
Release Date:2018-06-29
Character:Self
The King
A cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set against the 2016 American election, The King takes a musical road trip across the country in Elvis Presley's 1963 Rolls Royce.
Release Date:2018-06-22
Character:Self
Vote Count:28
Survivor's Guide to Prison
Today, you're more likely to go to prison in the United States than anywhere else in the world. So in the unfortunate case it should happen to you - this is the Survivors Guide to Prison.
Release Date:2018-02-23
Character:Self
Vote Count:34
System Shock
Germany 1995, a PhD student makes a technological breakthrough when he discovers how to compress audio without losing sound quality. He calls his new file type an "MP3". Within just a few years, and with the help of a nascent tech community, illegal MP3s begin filling up the hard drives of millions of computers around the world. It's the beginning of our modern digital age and internet culture. Featuring interviews with infamous music executives, artists, and techies, System Shock chronicles how the MP3 crushed the music industry and gave rise to the billion-dollar sharing economy.
Release Date:2018-01-01
Character:self
Who Killed Tupac?
A six-hour limited series focusing on the investigation of the death of prolific and influential rapper and actor, Tupac Shakur. Each installment includes aspects from the legendary artist's life as well as follow famed civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump as he conducts a full-scale, intensive investigation into key theories behind his murder.
Release Date:2017-11-21
Character:Self
Episode Count:6
Vote Count:3
G-Funk
G-Funk is the untold story of three childhood friends from East Long Beach who helped commercialize hip hop by developing a sophisticated and melodic new approach – merging Gangsta Rap with elements of Motown, Funk, and R&B.
Release Date:2017-03-10
Character:Self
Vote Count:36
1971 Pirates: Forever Brothers
The Pirates fielded the first all-minority lineup against a backdrop of turbulent times and blazed a trail to become World Champions.
Release Date:2016-10-15
Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story
Narrated by Public Enemy's Chuck D, the documentary traverses Haywood's life from his humble beginnings in Mississippi raised by a single mother to his induction into the NBA Hall of Fame. Basketball provided him a way out and in foregoing college to play hoops, he irrevocably changed the rules of how the game was played from the very top echelons of the NBA. As a 20-year old former Olympian, Haywood sue the NBA for the right to turn pro without finishing college. The case went to the Supreme Court and in 1971, the Court's decided in favor of Haywood. Subsequently, the decision abolished the NBA's mandatory draft eligibility requirement of four years of college. The ruling paved the way for today's NBA's superstars like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Garnett to bypass college and play in NBA teams right out of high school.
Release Date:2016-05-21
Character:Narrator (voice)
The Bet
A down on his luck man gets into an absurd but high stakes bet where he has one summer to find, and hook up with, every girl he had a crush on from 1st to 12th grade.
Release Date:2016-05-03
Character:Charles McD
Vote Count:9
A Tale of James Brown
Comedian/filmmaker Camille Solari spends the last year interviewing the legendary musical icon James Brown before his untimely death on Christmas 2006. The documentary includes interviews with his band members and many celebrity musicians who have been influenced by James Brown, including Patti Labelle, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Doug E Fresh, Emcee Lyte, Bobby Brown, Fergie, Wil.I.Am.
Release Date:2016-01-23
Character:Self
All Things Must Pass
The explosive trajectory and tragic demise of iconic music retailer Tower Records, and the legacy of its rebellious founder Russ Solomon. Two hundred stores in thirty countries on five continents. In 1999 it made $1 billion. In 2006 it filed for bankruptcy. What went wrong?
Release Date:2015-10-16
Character:Self
Vote Count:90
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch
Release Date:2015-09-08
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:283
Public Enemy - Live From Metropolis Studios
On August 6, 2014, Hip-Hop legends Public Enemy performed at London's world-renowned Metropolis Studios in the most intimate gig of their career. This stunning performance will be available as a Standard DVD in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, PCM and Stereo, as well as a High Definition, 1080p Blu-ray disc.
Release Date:2015-09-04
Character:Himself
Vote Count:1
Hustlers Convention
The story of Sport and Spoon - two young hustlers who attend the eponymous convention, only to get tangled up in a financial disagreement that leads to a shootout, police chase and finishes with Sport on death row, weighing up what it all means. Taking its title from the album, the film blends archive photos with interviews and uses unique animated sequences set to the album. It portrays Hustlers Convention in its wider social context and Jalal's personal story as one of rap's undisputed pioneers.
Release Date:2015-01-01
Department:Production
Job:Executive Producer
Character:Self
Vote Count:3
James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message
The Godfather of Soul tells his life story and features his greatest live performances.
Release Date:2014-11-08
Character:Self
Vote Count:1
Heights Girl
A preacher's daughter from the middle class suburb of Cleveland Heights deals with love and drama as she dates a bad boy from the rough side of town, even though her friends and family disapprove.
Release Date:2014-06-21
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
All About Ann celebrates the achievements of larger-than-life Ann Richards, who became the first elected female governor of Texas. Her cool demeanor, acid wit, and passion for social inclusivity made her one of the most powerful and progressive governors in U.S. history, a liberal democrat intent on building “the new Texas.” But, when the 1994 election begins, Richards is faced with her toughest challenge yet, as an increasingly conservative majority turn towards a new, pro-business candidate: George W. Bush.
Release Date:2014-04-28
Character:Self (archive footage)
Vote Count:4
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, not just through his music, but also as a social activist. Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN features rare and previously unseen footage, photographs and interviews, chronicling the musical ascension of “the hardest working man in show business,” from his first hit, “Please, Please, Please,” in 1956, to his iconic performances at the Apollo Theater, the T.A.M.I. Show, the Paris Olympia and more.
Release Date:2014-04-27
Character:Self
Vote Count:37
Public Enemy Live at the Metro Theatre
Release Date:2014-03-05
Character:Rappeur
Ali vs Stevenson: The Greatest Fight That Never Was
After winning his second Olympic gold medal at the 1976 Montreal games, Cuban boxer Teófilo Stevenson was at his peak. American promoters offered him $5 million to turn pro and challenge world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. Stevenson refused the offer, asking "What is one million dollars compared to the love of eight million Cubans?"
Release Date:2014-01-01
Character:Narrator
Vote Count:2
Swing Lowe Sweet Chariote
Swing Lowe Sweet Chariote is an emotionally charged urban drama about a good girl whose best friend is murdered just before graduation. She gets caught up with Ace, a local drug dealer that takes her deeper into the violent futility of the streets.
Release Date:2013-06-23
Character:DJ Jonny Specials
The Doctor
An NBA original documentary following Julius Erving throughout his ABA and NBA career, as well as his (sometimes heartbreaking) personal life. Narrated by Chuck D.
Release Date:2013-06-09
Character:Narrator (voice)
Vote Count:6
Rebels Without a Pause: The Induction Celebration of Public Enemy
The hard-earned honor of Rock N Roll Hall of Fame induction culminated at the end of several days of celebration in April. On the eve of the formal event, hip-hop gods, friends and extended family paid tribute to P.E. at a pre-party at the Los Angeles House of Blues. Centric TV captured the hype, which included performances from legends Whodini, Kool Moe Dee, The Treacherous Three & JJ Fad.
Release Date:2013-06-01
Department:Production
Job:Executive Producer
Character:Self
Vote Count:1
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
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 this unstoppable beast is the film's director and interviewer Ice-T. Taking us on a deeply personal journey Ice-T uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. Along the way Ice-T meets a whole spectrum of Hip-Hop talent, from founders, to new faces, to the global superstars like Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. He exposes the roots and history of Rap and then, through meeting many of its most famous protagonists, studies the living mechanism of the music to reveal 'The Art Of Rap'. This extraordinary film features unique performances from the entire cast, without resorting to archive material, to build a fresh and surprising take on the phenomenon that is Rap.
Release Date:2012-06-15
Character:Self
Vote Count:56
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
A provocative look into the seven-year history of the series that gave hip hop a voice and broke color barriers, integrating MTV with rap. "Yo! MTV Raps" premiered on August 6, 1988 with hosts Fab 5 Freddy, Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and shaped the careers of many of today’s hip hop superstars, while simultaneously making groundbreaking strides in introducing hip hop to the mainstream.
Release Date:2012-06-07
Character:Self
Vote Count:2
City Teacher
A Jewish parole officer, Jeff Solomon White, struggles in his new role as a reading teacher for illiterate teens at a New York high school. Hard Lesson film Raised by African American parents, White sees the situation differently and is motivated to fight for his students, who face an almost certain life of crime and prison
Release Date:2012-01-16
Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy D
He was known as The Overweight Lover, The Heavster, and Most Affectionately, Heavy D. Penned as one of the most likable people in Hip-Hop, he lived a life that was not only positive and enlightening as a performer, but also as a father and a friend. Be Inspired is a documentary chronicling the prolific life and career of Dwight "Heavy D" Myers.
Release Date:2012-01-04
Character:Self
Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)
"Founding Fathers" is an illuminating documentary that unveils the untold stories of overlooked street DJs from diverse boroughs of 1970s New York City, who played a pivotal role in shaping the foundations of Hip Hop culture. Through intimate interviews and compelling narratives, this captivating film resurrects the forgotten legacy of Nu Sounds, GrandMaster Flowers, DJ Hollywood, and other pioneers, shedding light on their profound contributions that have been hidden for decades.
Release Date:2012-01-01
Vote Count:1
Public Enemy: Prophets Of Rage
Fascinating documentary about the history and legacy of the rap group "Public Enemy".
Release Date:2011-12-09
Character:Himself
Vote Count:2
Prince: A Purple Reign
Part of BBC Four's Black Music Legends of the 1980s, this documentary explores how Prince - showman, artist, enigma - revolutionized the perception of black music in the 1980s with worldwide hits such as "1999," "Kiss," "Raspberry Beret" and "Alphabet Street." He became a global sensation with the release of the Oscar-winning, semi-autobiographical movie "Purple Rain" in 1984, embarking on an incredible journey of musical self-discovery that continues to this day.
Release Date:2011-11-25
Character:Self
Vote Count:4
Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation
A look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban America in the 1980s and it's influence on popular culture, especially in hip-hop music.
Release Date:2011-09-18
Character:Self
Vote Count:3
The Weird World of Blowfly
Clarence Reid is a musician who wrote and produced romantic and spiritual songs for some of the greatest Southern soul and R&B acts of the 1960s and '70s. He is also the gonzo performer Blowfly, Clarence's freaky alter ego and the original X-rated rapper. "The Weird World of Blowfly" explores both sides of this hilarious and controversial artist, providing a rare, inside peek at the infamous linguist's daily life. Now 69-years-old, with a gold-spangled superhero costume and a catalog of the world's raunchiest tunes, Blowfly tours the world, still struggling for success and recognition after 50 years of making music. The film highlights both Clarence's and Blowfly's unique contributions to music history, including Top-10 R&B hits and what might be the world's first rap song, recorded in 1965.
Release Date:2011-09-16
Character:Himself
Vote Count:1
The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique
Immortal Technique emerged from prison a changed man. As his inner journey continues he travels the world promoting a revolution of consciousness through hip-hop. His path from a troubled youth to a fearless revolutionary is an inspirational must-see.
Release Date:2011-07-01
Character:Self
Vote Count:2
The Fab Five
Depicts the story of Jalen Rose and his other Fab Five teammates, Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson. Called by some “the greatest class ever recruited,” the five freshmen not only electrified the game, but also brought new style with their baggy shorts, black socks and brash talk. “The Fab Five” relives the recruitment process that got all five of them to Ann Arbor, the cultural impact they made, the two runs to NCAA title game, the Webber “timeout” in the 1993 championship and the scandal that eventually tarnished their accomplishments.
Release Date:2011-03-13
Character:Self
Vote Count:24
Founding Fathers: The Untold Story of Hip Hop
Founding Fathers attempts to dismantle the story of South Bronx as the birthplace, and Kool Herc as the father, of Hip Hop. The film asserts that Herc, Flash, and others commonly regarded as the creators in fact stole their ideas from those that came before them. Many of these former DJs and MCs, now in their fifties and sixties, are featured here claiming that as early as 1967 they were doing what Herc has been credited with starting in 1973—and in other areas of New York City such as Brooklyn and Harlem, and not the Bronx.
Release Date:2011-01-01
Character:Narrator
My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
Ava DuVernay focuses on the history of female MCs in the hip hop industry in this short documentary that features Missy Elliott, Salt-N-Pepa, Eve, Jean Grae, Roxanne Shante, Trina, The Lady of Rage, and many more.
Release Date:2010-08-30
Character:Self
Vote Count:2
Straight Outta L.A.
In 1982, the Raiders and owner Al Davis captivated black and Latino fans with swagger and charisma that matched the rapidly changing city.
Release Date:2010-05-11
Character:Self
Vote Count:13
Big Pun: The Legacy
His rhymes caught the attention of millions. His flow is un-matched by any. His story is captivating and triumphant. "Big Pun: The Legacy" chronicles the life of the Grammy Nominated artist "Big Pun" aka Christopher Rios, a Puerto Rican from the Bronx who made history by becoming the first Latino rapper to sell over a million records.
Release Date:2009-09-01
Character:Self
Vote Count:7
Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later
In this documentary directed by Spike Lee, he interviews the cast and crew of his 1989 film DO THE RIGHT THING. It also includes footage from a twentieth-anniversary screening of the film.
Release Date:2009-06-30
Character:Self
Vote Count:3
Copyright Criminals
Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and (of course) money. This documentary traces the rise of hip-hop from the urban streets of New York to its current status as a multibillion-dollar industry. For more than thirty years, innovative hip-hop performers and producers have been re-using portions of previously recorded music in new, otherwise original compositions. When lawyers and record companies got involved, what was once referred to as a “borrowed melody” became a “copyright infringement.” The film showcases many of hip-hop music’s founding figures like Public Enemy, De La Soul, and Digital Underground—while also featuring emerging hip-hop artists from record labels Definitive Jux, Rhymesayers, Ninja Tune, and more.
Release Date:2009-05-21
Character:Himself
Vote Count:9
The Black Candle
The origins of Kwanzaa and the seven principles upon which the pan-African holiday derives its meaning are explored in this fascinating documentary. Narrated by Maya Angelou.
Release Date:2009-01-04
Character:Self
Vote Count:2
Movin' on Up: The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions
Movin' On Up is the definitve documentary on one of the most important artists and greatest groups of all time.
Release Date:2008-05-06
Character:Self
Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome
Yeah boy! With a career spanning over 20 years, Public Enemy have established themselves as one of the most influential acts in the history of rap music. Through rare footage of the group and interviews with Chuck D and Flavor Flav, as well as insights from Korn's Jonathan Davis, Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, Henry Rollins, and others, Public Enemy's legacy is explored.
Release Date:2007-09-13
Character:Self
Mixtape, Inc.
Featuring Kanye West, Chuck D., Gnarls Barkley and many other red-hot hip-hoppers, director Walter Bell's documentary takes you behind the scenes of the illegal mixtape industry. From the music itself to the battles with major record labels, this exposé digs deep for a revealing look at the underground phenomenon. Other artists include Lil' Jon, G-Unit, Ed Lover, Dr. Dre, David Banner, Xzibit, DJ Red Alert, DJ Vlad and more.
Release Date:2007-05-22
Public Enemy - Fight the Power: Greatest Hits Live!
The seminal hip-hop protest group Public Enemy puts their legendary stage-show energy on display on the concert album FIGHT THE POWER: GREATEST HITS LIVE! Recorded at the Metro in Melbourne, Australia in 2004, the live CD sees Chuck D and Flavor Flav tearing through favorites such as "Welcome to the Terrordome," "Bring the Noise," and "911 is a Joke," among other definitive PE statements.
Release Date:2007-02-06
Character:Himself
Ali's 65
Documentary about Ali's life in 1965.
Release Date:2007-01-03
Character:Self - Narrator
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:1
Legends
The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.
Release Date:2006-11-17
Character:Self
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:1
Fuck
A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.
Release Date:2006-11-10
Character:Self
Vote Count:84
Rock the Bells
An inside look at what it took to bring the Wu-Tang Clan together for their final performance at the Rock the Bells Hip-Hop festival.
Release Date:2006-04-27
Character:Himself
Vote Count:5
The Henry Rollins Show
The Henry Rollins Show was a weekly talk show hosted by Henry Rollins on the Independent Film Channel. The show featured Rollins' monologues, interviews with celebrities and uncensored musical performances. The show was canceled after the wrap of its second season.
Release Date:2006-04-01
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:4
Left of the Dial
A documentary look at the troubled first year of liberal talk radio start up Air America and its slate of hosts, including Al Franken, Rachel Maddow, and Marc Maron.
Release Date:2005-03-31
Character:Self
Vote Count:4
The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World
"The Team that Changed the World," investigates the Globetrotters' impact socially and culturally, as well as their lasting effect on the NBA. Featuring interviews with basketball players, celebrities, politicians, and more, the documentary also shows how the Globetrotters continue to serve as "Ambassadors of Goodwill" and touch audiences around the world today.
Release Date:2005-02-23
Character:Self - Narrator
Vote Count:4
Black in the 80s
Release Date:2005-02-01
Episode Count:3
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
While Ron Burgundy's rivalry with Veronica Corningstone escalates quickly, a group of unprofessional thieves better known as 'The Alarm Clock' try to make the truth known, whatever that may mean...
Release Date:2004-12-28
Character:Malcolm Y
Vote Count:179
Public Enemy: Revolverlution Tour
Legendary hip hop pioneers Public Enemy, performing in Melbourne, Australia, 2003.
Release Date:2004-11-21
Character:Himself
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
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.
Release Date:2004-04-02
Character:Self
Vote Count:3
Lightning in a Bottle
On February 7th, 2003, renowned artists across multiple music genres and generations commandeered the stage at New York City's Radio City Music Hall to pay tribute to their common heritage and passion - the blues. Shared with thousands of fans in attendance, legendary performers from roots, rock, jazz and rap joined forces for a once-in-a-lifetime "Salute To The Blues" benefit concert whose proceeds went to musical education.
Release Date:2004-02-12
Character:Self
Vote Count:6
James Brown: Soul Survivor
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 stints in prison and unceasing tabloid speculation. This in-depth documentary takes a look at the meteoric highs and deep lows of Brown's career, offering some fascinating insights from the Godfather of Soul himself, as well as interview footage with Chuck D, Little Richard, Wyclef Jean and many others.
Release Date:2003-10-29
Vote Count:6
Godfathers and Sons
Director Marc Levin travels to Chicago with hip-hop legend Chuck D (from Public Enemy) and Marshall Chess (son of Leonard Chess and heir to the legacy of Chess Records) to explore the heyday of the Chicago blues and how they come together to produce an album that seeks to bring veteran blues players along with contemporary hip hop musicians. Along with never before seen footage from Howlin 'Wolf, Muddy Waters and Paul Butterfield Blues Band, they are original performances by Koko Taylor, Otis Rush, Magic Slim, Ike Turner and Sam Lay.
Release Date:2003-10-02
Character:Self
Vote Count:1
The Blues
The Blues is a 2003 documentary film series produced by Martin Scorsese, dedicated to the history of blues music. In each of the seven episodes, a different director explores a stage in the development of the blues. The series originally aired on PBS in the United States.
Release Date:2003-09-28
Character:Self
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:15
Beef
A documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare.
Release Date:2003-08-03
Character:Self (archive footage)
Vote Count:13
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Gil Scott-Heron was one of the most influential musicians and poets of the last 50 years. In Don Letts's documentary, Gil tells his own story for the first time-from being one of the first black children to integrate an all white Southern state school to becoming the Godfather of Rap. There are contributions from Chuck D, Mos Def, Richi Havens and the Last Poets, among others. Filmed in October 2003, Gil performs live and recites poetry out on the streets of Harlem, which have inspired so much of his music.
Release Date:2003-04-14
Character:Himself
Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
Filmmaker Robert Gordon captures the life of fascinating blues artist Muddy Waters. Credited with inventing the electric blues, Waters left an indelible mark on both his contemporaries and the generations of musicians that followed him. This documentary includes numerous film clips and interviews with big-name musicians, such as Bonnie Raitt, the Rolling Stones's Keith Richards and blues man Buddy Guy.
Release Date:2003-02-04
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
The surreal adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food items: Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad, and their human nextdoor neighbor, Carl Brutananadilewski.
Release Date:2000-12-30
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:204
Sealab 2021
The year is 2021. Deep below the ocean's surface, looms a vast, magnificently high-tech compound: Sealab. A multi-national scientific station with an annual budget in the trillions, manned by a motley collection of malcontents and screw-ups who were unfit for work in the private sector. They really don't get any research done, but instead spend their time bickering among themselves or just plain goofing off. The crew have manipulated their luckless leader, Captain Murphy, into submission, and are content to ride the government clock, raking in fat, hazardous-duty paychecks.
Release Date:2000-12-21
Character:Abelard (voice)
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:82
The Hip Hop Years
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 who produced, directed and narrated the series. He also produced the 33-track compilation CD which accompanied the series and co-wrote the book with Alex Ogg, also titled The Hip Hop Years. The series charts the definitive story of Hip Hop, rising from the streets of the Bronx to become, what Upshal calls, "the new Rock'n'Roll". The programmes combine archive clips and performance from TV, movies and music videos with specially shot material and interviews with key players.
Release Date:1999-01-01
Character:Self
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:1
Jackie Chan: My Story
Jackie Chan is one of the world's biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor, remarkable martial arts techniques, and willingness to perform incredible stunts without the use of doubles -- or a net. This video takes a personal look at Chan as he works on screen projects in Hollywood and Beijing and candidly discusses his life and work.
Release Date:1998-07-17
Department:Crew
Job:Thanks
Character:Self - Rapper
Vote Count:39
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
Filmmaker Alan Smithee finds himself the unwilling puppet of a potentially bad big budget action film, for which he proceeds to steal the reels, and leaves the cast and crew in a frenzy.
Release Date:1998-02-27
Department:Sound
Job:Original Music Composer
Character:Leon Brothers
Vote Count:49
Behind the Music
An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists.
Release Date:1997-08-17
Character:Self
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:11
Anthem
When twenty-six-year-olds Shainee Gabel and Kristin Hahn quit their Hollywood jobs, packed up a borrowed car and hit the road, it was with the deeply felt conviction that somewhere, shrouded in the din of talk shows and tabloid headlines, they'd discover the real America, alive and well in all of its regions and demographics.
Release Date:1997-07-25
Character:Self
Vote Count:4
The Daily Show
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
Release Date:1996-07-22
Character:Self
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:551
Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat
Rap music has articulated a black aesthetic that is influencing pop culture around the world. But does it also promote violence, misogyny, and crime? This program featuring rap master Melle Mel describes the history of rap and hip-hop from its roots in earlier oral and musical traditions to its full flowering in the mid-1990s. Commentary by Grandmaster Flash and Afrika Bambaataa, rap’s early innovators; music critic Nelson George, author of hiphopamerica; radical jazz poet Gil Scott-Heron; movie star and rapper Ice Cube; former gangsta rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg; members of Public Enemy, Arrested Development, and the jazz/hip-hop fusion group UFO; and others speak out about the urban African-American experience, civil rights, social responsibility, and other pressing topics. Clips from music videos provide a visual perspective on the genre. Some images and lyrics may be objectionable.
Release Date:1995-10-19
Vote Count:1
NewsRadio
The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.
Release Date:1995-03-21
Character:Chuck D
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:109
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
Release Date:1995-03-06
Character:Self
Vote Count:1
MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards "(EMA)" were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Originally beginning as an alternative to the American MTV Video Music Awards, the MTV Europe Music Awards is today a popular celebration of what MTV viewers consider the best in music. The awards are chosen by MTV viewers throughout Europe. The MTV Europe Music Awards always changes its host city.
Release Date:1994-11-24
Character:Self - Presenter
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:1
New York Undercover
New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover detectives in New York City's Fourth Precinct who were assigned to investigate various crimes and gang-related cases.
Release Date:1994-09-08
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:34
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
A cartoon superhero interacts with live guests via his television set in this parody talk show based on 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost.
Release Date:1994-04-15
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:96
Public Enemy: The Enemy Strikes...Live
Public Enemy perform live at the Apollo in New York.
Release Date:1992-01-01
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Character:Hard Rhymer
Rap's Most Wanted
Documentery from 1991 where The 2 Live Crew, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Too Short, Ice-T, Geto Boys, H.W.A. drop real talk on different topics.
Release Date:1991-09-03
Character:Self
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 16
Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: Skid Row, Nirvana, Public Enemy, Tin Machine, Thin Lizzy, Alice in Chains, Cinderella and many more.
Release Date:1991-01-01
Character:Self
Public Enemy - Burn Hollywood Burn feat. Ice Cube and Big Daddy Kane
“Burn Hollywood Burn” was released as a single for PE’s third album, Fear of a Black Planet. The song is a scathing examination of stereotypes about Blacks in Hollywood films from the perspectives of Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Big Daddy Kane, and future Hollywood actor/director/producer Ice Cube, who talked about how a meeting with Lyor Cohen at Def Jam's New York office led to this collaboration and led to the Bomb Squad producing his debut album, Amerikkka's Most Wanted.
Release Date:1990-04-10
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Character:
Vote Count:2
Slammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1
SLAMMIN!... Rap's #1 video magazine. Here are the acts you're going to be meetin' in the premiere episode of this 1990 Video VHS Magazine produced by Night Flight creator Stuart S. Shapiro. Waking up in the morning with Big Daddy Kane...KANE style, a spin in Ice T.'s Ferrari and a tour of his home with the Rhyme Syndicate posse, MC Hammer contributes his def videos, Queen Latifah and her dancers 007 and 99 allow Slammin' into their "Queendom" to drop science on women in the rap industry. Chuck D, KRS-One, Chris Rock and Steve White take a comic's look at rap movies. Host Alex Winter races around town, trying to hook up with Slammin's rap acts in this premiere issue.
Release Date:1990-01-01
Character:Self
Impact Video Magazine
Counter-culture video magazine created by Stuart Shapiro, featuring Bill Hicks, Robert Williams, Public Enemy, Butthole Surfers, Survival Research Labs, and much more! Hosted by Alex Winter!
Release Date:1989-01-01
Vote Count:1
Public Enemy: Fight the Power... Live!
THE BLACK PANTHERS OF RAPP-CHUCK D, FLAVOR FLAY, TERMINATOR X, PROFESSOR GRIFF, AND THE S1W'S BRING THE NOISE HOME TO NASSAU COLISEUM, STRONG ISLAND NEW YORK. PUBLIC ENEMY NUMBER ONE CAPTURED AT RIKER'S ISLAND, IN PHILADELPHIA, AT THE "STOP THE VIOLENCE" DEMONSTRATION IN HARLEM. CHECK OUT RAP'S PROPHETS OF RAGE RAM-PAGING LIVE IN JAPAN, EUROPE, AND ACROSS AMERICA!
Release Date:1989-01-01
Yo! MTV Raps
Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists.
Release Date:1988-09-21
Character:Self
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:2
Public Enemy: It Takes a Nation - The First London Invasion Tour 1987
Recorded Live on November 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1987 from Hammersmith Odeon London, as part of the European Def Jam Tour. With additional footage of Public Enemy on the streets of London.
Release Date:1987-05-10
Character:Self
MTV Video Music Awards
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
Release Date:1984-09-14
Character:Self
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:19